{"id":38967,"date":"2026-02-01T15:57:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T20:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/?p=38967"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:45:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:45:21","slug":"february-2026-postal-news-click-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/01\/february-2026-postal-news-click-here\/","title":{"rendered":"February 2026 Postal News &#8211; Click Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>March 02, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_42309c\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.midcoastvillager.com\/news\/former-rockland-supervisor-files-federal-lawsuit-against-u-s-postal-service\/article_bc29aae2-3b5f-49ae-aba4-0f8061e4609f.html\">Former Rockland Supervisor Files Federal Lawsuit Against U.S. Postal Service<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/03\/02\/theres-a-new-way-scammers-are-targeting-victims\/\">USPS: There\u2019s a new way scammers are targeting victims<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/news\/search?q=%22postal%22&amp;qft=interval%3d%227%22&amp;form=PTFTNR\">Amsterdam man admits to conspiracy to mail meth, fentanyl from Nevada to Albany area<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/blog\/2026\/02\/24\/opm-proposes-rule-to-give-itself-authority-to-review-suitability-determinations\/\">OPM Proposes Rule to Give Itself Authority to Review Suitability Determinations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 28, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_7e01dc25\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/28\/pen-exclusive-is-an-early-out-coming-for-letter-carriers\/\">PEN EXCLUSIVE: Is An Early Out Coming for Letter Carriers?<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/28\/former-missouri-postal-worker-pleads-guilty-to-attempted-bank-fraud\/\">Former Missouri Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Attempted Bank Fraud<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smmirror.com\/2026\/02\/suspect-arrested-in-armed-robberies-targeting-postal-carriers-in-san-fernando-valley\/\">Suspect Arrested in Armed Robberies Targeting Postal Carriers in San Fernando Valley<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2026\/0228-new-stamps-feature-quilt-masterpieces-from-harriet-powers.htm\">New stamps feature quilt masterpieces from Harriet Powers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalc.org\/news\/nalc-updates\/nalc-website-and-member-app-survey\">NALC website and member app survey<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/28\/she-heard-screams-coming-from-inside-a-house\/\">She heard screams coming from inside a house<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kron4.com\/news\/bay-area\/alleged-south-bay-postal-thieves-found-with-over-1500-pieces-of-stolen-mail\/\">Alleged South Bay postal thieves found with over 1,500 pieces of stolen mail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.king5.com\/article\/news\/local\/fake-mail-carrier-accused-of-violently-strangling-seattle-homeowners-wife-during-demand-for-bitcoin\/281-2e1dbfe9-e6ad-49e9-abc2-3d78eae26bb7\">Fake mail carrier accused of violently strangling Seattle homeowner\u2019s wife during demand for bitcoin<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 27, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_527c9d25\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13seattle.com\/news\/man-impersonating-postal-worker-during-bitcoin-assault\">Man charged with impersonating postal worker in Seattle Bitcoin scheme, assault<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/auburnexaminer.com\/auburn-man-charged-in-violent-seattle-home-invasion-posing-as-postal-worker\/\">Auburn man charged in violent Seattle home invasion posing as postal worker<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/ups-begins-notifying-delivery-drivers-211735994.html\">UPS begins notifying delivery drivers about optional buyout program<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/judge-gives-ups-green-light-184715003.html\">Judge gives UPS green light for $150,000 buyouts to drivers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finedayradio.com\/news\/tv-delmarva-channel-33\/walmart-agrees-to-100m-settlement-over-misleading-driver-pay-claims\/\">Walmart Agrees to $100M Settlement Over Misleading Driver Pay Claims<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/fiscal-year-2025-officers-and-executive-directors-travel-and-representation\">Fiscal Year 2025 Officers\u2019 and Executive Directors\u2019 Travel and Representation Expenses<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adweek.com\/media\/tiktok-centralized-shipping-reversal\/\">TikTok Reverses Plan to End Independent Shipping for U.S. Sellers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/27\/several-usps-stamps-have-gone-for-the-gold\/\">Several USPS stamps have gone for the gold<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 26, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_187ce06b\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/26\/usps-employee-indicted-for-misappropriation-of-funds\/\">Kansas USPS employee indicted for misappropriation of funds<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalc.org\/news\/nalc-updates\/nalc-and-the-postal-service-formally-open-contract-negotiations\">NALC and the Postal Service formally open contract negotiations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capjournal.com\/news\/postal-disservice-whistleblowers-reveal-internal-troubles-with-postal-service-amid-congressional-investigation\/article_986546c0-53fc-40f5-849b-eb6f8d38f644.html\">Postal Disservice: Whistleblowers reveal internal troubles with postal service amid Congressional investigation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/investigative-work\/case-highlights\/mail-carrier-claimed-she-was-disabled-evidence-told-another\">A Mail Carrier Claimed She Was Disabled, but the Evidence Told Another Story<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/focus-areas\/USPS-deeper-dive-financials-and-productivity\">USPS OIG Launches USPS Financial Dashboard<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/26\/their-post-office-was-destroyed-but-theyve-stayed-on-the-job\/\">Their Post Office was destroyed, but they\u2019ve stayed on the job<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.edu\/newsdesk\/releases\/national-postal-museum-launches-new-short-form-video-series\">National Postal Museum Launches New Short-Form Video Series<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/26\/congressman-krishnamoorthi-presses-usps-for-answers-on-reported-collection-box-closures-ahead-of-illinois-primary-election\/\">Congressman Krishnamoorthi Presses USPS for Answers on Reported Collection Box Closures Ahead of Illinois Primary Election<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madisoncourier.com\/north_vernon\/postal-worker-arrested-for-driving-while-impaired-on-the-job\/article_2a1cfc46-7929-5875-99ff-69814658ea08.html\">Postal worker arrested for driving while impaired on the job<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eletric-vehicles.com\/general\/usps-struggles-to-electrify-fleet-on-high-costs-and-supply-chain-lag\/\">USPS Struggles to Electrify Fleet on High Costs and Supply Chain Lag<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 25, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_1f65c33a\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/25\/supreme-court-holds-that-u-s-postal-service-cant-be-sued-over-intentionally-misdelivered-mail\/\">Supreme Court holds that U.S. Postal Service can\u2019t be sued over intentionally misdelivered mail<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sf.streetsblog.org\/2026\/02\/24\/oakland-postal-worker-yells-move-and-nearly-runs-down-a-man-walking-his-dog\">Oakland Postal Worker Yells \u2018Move\u2019 and Nearly Runs Down a Man Walking his Dog<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/25\/upma-president-tony-leonardi-announces-usps-18-and-18b-notification\/\">UPMA President Tony Leonardi Announces USPS 18 and 18B Notification<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/us-postal-service-ppod-delivery-photo-test\/812928\/\">USPS tests picture proof of delivery capability<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capjournal.com\/news\/postal-disservice-whistleblowers-reveal-internal-troubles-with-postal-service-amid-congressional-investigation\/article_986546c0-53fc-40f5-849b-eb6f8d38f644.html\">Postal Disservice: Whistleblowers reveal internal troubles with postal service amid Congressional investigation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/news\/u-s-postal-inspection-service-helping-consumers-fight-ai-related-online-scams\">U.S. Postal Inspection Service helping consumers fight AI-related and online scams<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/man-posing-postal-worker-attacks-001341159.html\">Man posing as postal worker attacks residents, demands crypto in Phinney Ridge, police say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/other\/tennessee-woman-questions-usps-after-she-gets-package-she-says-appears-covered-in-blood\/ar-AA1WZTU4\">Tennessee woman questions USPS after she gets package she says appears covered in blood<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 24, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_6c87c014\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kfor.com\/ap-politics\/ap-supreme-court-rules-the-postal-service-cant-be-sued-even-when-mail-is-intentionally-not-delivered\/\">Supreme Court rules the Postal Service can\u2019t be sued, even when mail is intentionally not delivered<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/supreme-court-ruling-justices-neil-gorsuch-usps-mail-11574973\">Neil Gorsuch Breaks with Conservative Justices in Supreme Court Ruling Regarding USPS<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ph\/BtFgH\">Former Portland teacher gets 25 years in prison for 2024 killing of off-duty postal worker<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/postal-bulletin\/2026\/pb22696\/html\/cover.htm#ep1389565\">Can You Recognize an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scam?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcia.com\/vermilion-county-3\/danville-man-accused-of-shooting-postal-worker-with-bb-gun\/\">Danville man accused of shooting postal worker with BB gun<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2026\/0224-cosmic-wonders-coming-to-a-post-office-near-you.htm\">Cosmic wonders coming to a Post Office near you<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stories.uspsoig.gov\/oversight-of-usps-delivering-for-america-plan-vol-3\/index.html\">OIG: Did You Miss Our Latest Update on USPS\u2019s Delivering for America Plan? Check Out the Interactive Version!<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 23, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_5eb14185\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/23\/former-postal-worker-pleads-guilty-to-mail-fraud-scheme-aimed-at-defrauding-state-businesses-and-charities\/\">Former Postal Worker pleads guilty to mail fraud scheme aimed at defrauding state businesses and charities<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westseattleblog.com\/2026\/02\/video-u-s-postal-service-letter-carriers-explain-what-theyre-fighting-for-just-before-contract-talks-start\/\">VIDEO: U.S. Postal Service letter carriers explain what they\u2019re fighting for, just before contract talks start<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/atlanta\/news\/decatur-letter-carriers-rally-amid-national-nalc-contract-negotiations-calling-for-higher-wages-and-safer-working-conditions\/\">Decatur letter carriers rally amid national NALC contract negotiations, calling for higher wages and safer working conditions<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/mail-carriers-rally-for-higher-pay-saying-job-is-getting-more-dangerous\/ar-AA1WQY3Y\">Mail carriers rally for higher pay, saying job is getting more dangerous<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/judge-gives-ups-green-light-184715003.html\">Judge gives UPS green light for $150,000 buyouts to drivers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 22, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_502bb781\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hoodline.com\/2026\/02\/san-jose-scammer-admits-olympia-p-o-box-ruse-that-bilked-washington-businesses\/\">San Jose Scammer Admits Olympia P.O. Box Ruse That Bilked Washington Businesses<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/losangeles\/news\/us-postal-service-worker-usps-robbed-san-fernando-valley-glen\/\">Postal worker robbed in San Fernando Valley neighborhood, police say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abc17news.com\/news\/columbia\/2026\/02\/22\/postal-workers-back-congressional-bills-and-fair-contacts\/\">Postal workers back congressional bills and fair contacts<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postalemployeenetwork.com\/fedsmith.com\/2026\/02\/20\/federal-employees-may-see-bigger-payouts-for-voluntary-separation-under-new-proposal\/\">Federal Employees May See Bigger Payouts for Voluntary Separation Under New Proposal<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 21, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_393fafe2\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/21\/nalc-statement-on-the-murder-of-branch-2225-member-dequavious-graves\/\">NALC statement on the murder of Branch 2225 member Dequavious Graves<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/21\/prc-vice-chairman-robert-g-taub-receives-benjamin-franklin-award-for-distinguished-leadership-in-postal-policy\/\">PRC Vice Chairman Robert G. Taub Receives \u2018Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Leadership in Postal Policy\u2019<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/amp\/news\/spanish-police-opium-poppy-mail-spain-us-crime\/\">Police arrest 3 men suspected of shipping opium poppy by mail in Spain and to U.S.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/for-first-time-in-its-110-year-history-this-california-beach-town-is-getting-street-addresses\/ar-AA1WNw69\">For first time in its 110-year history, this California beach town is getting street addresses<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/mail-truck-fire-extinguished-lower-022542220.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall\">Mail truck fire extinguished by Lower Valley Fire District<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 20, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_5d43d407\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/20\/montgomery-al-man-sentenced-for-role-in-mail-and-bank-fraud-conspiracy\/\">Montgomery, AL Man Sentenced for Role in Mail and Bank Fraud Conspiracy<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/20\/video-regarding-murdered-letter-carrier-dequavious-graves\/\">Video Regarding Murdered Letter Carrier Dequavious Graves<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspis.gov\/mail-thief-arrested-for-aggravated-identity-theft-stolen-credit-cards\">Mail Thief Arrested for Aggravated Identity Theft, Stolen Credit Cards<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/sacramento\/news\/stockton-209-zip-code-mail-theft-epidemic\/\">Stockton residents frustrated by mailbox thefts: &#8220;Nobody&#8217;s getting their mail&#8221;<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmj.com\/story\/53448550\/youngstown-man-sentenced-for-robbery-of-postal-worker\">Youngstown man sentenced for robbery of postal worker<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/bronx-post-office-cannot-safely-deliver-packages-usps-says-as-customers-face-excruciating-wait-times\/ar-AA1WHjqL\">Bronx post office cannot safely deliver packages, USPS says, as customers face excruciating wait times<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbclosangeles.com\/news\/local\/hazmat-hyde-park-post-office\/3850680\/\">20 people feeling sick in a possible hazmat incident at South LA post office, fire officials say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 19, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_78f6baf4\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/19\/a-new-york-mail-handler-learns-greed-isnt-good\/\">A New York mail handler learns greed isn\u2019t good<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govexec.com\/workforce\/2026\/02\/postal-service-sets-mental-health-peer-support-program-its-law-enforcement-officers\/411532\/?oref=ge-featured-river-top\">Postal Service sets up mental health peer support program for its law enforcement officers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrdw.com\/2026\/02\/19\/ga-postal-carriers-push-security-upgrades-after-workers-shooting-death\/\">Ga. postal carriers push for security upgrades after worker\u2019s shooting death<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2026\/0218-postal-service-celebrates-bruce-lee.htm\">Postal Service Celebrates Bruce Lee<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.11alive.com\/video\/news\/crime\/what-we-know-about-person-of-interest-in-custody-connected-to-killing-of-postal-worker-in-decatur\/85-b2cb7d37-91a0-42a0-92b0-1c55607c6c62\">What we know about person of interest in custody connected to killing of postal worker in Decatur<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rlsmedia.com\/article\/nj-man-arrested-after-drug-packages-intercepted-mail\">NJ Man Arrested After Drug Packages Intercepted in Mail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/other\/ups-reveals-22-facilities-closing-nationwide\/ar-AA1WGymD\">UPS reveals 22 facilities closing nationwide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/fedweek\/new-request-made-to-boost-fertility-coverage-benefits-in-fehb-pshb\/\">New Request Made to Boost Fertility Coverage Benefits in FEHB \/ PSHB<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 18, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_63b602b\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/18\/former-mail-carrier-sentenced-to-prison-for-bank-fraud-conspiracy-involving-stolen-mail\/\">Former Mail Carrier Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud Conspiracy Involving Stolen Mail\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/atlanta\/news\/arrest-made-in-fatal-shooting-of-usps-letter-carrier-in-decatur\/\">Arrest made in fatal shooting of USPS letter carrier in Decatur<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.11alive.com\/video\/news\/crime\/authorities-1-in-custody-in-dekalb-shooting-that-left-postal-worker-dead\/85-ddd1e4bd-4345-4c30-a6be-5c46038ac906\">Authorities: 1 in custody in DeKalb shooting that left postal worker dead<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vintontoday.com\/articles\/News\/article1044542.html\">Virginia Postal Employee and Wife Charged with Theft<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2026\/0217-happy-birthday-stamps-make-a-come-back-in-2026.htm\">Happy Birthday stamps make a comeback in 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linns.com\/news\/us-stamps-page\/postal-service-announces-two-additions-to-2026-stamp-program-and-upcoming-first-day-dates-and-locations\">Postal Service announces two additions to 2026 stamp program and upcoming first-day dates and locations<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkbn.com\/news\/local-news\/warren-news\/death-penalty-still-being-decided-in-postal-worker-murder-in-warren\/\">Death penalty still being decided in postal worker murder in Warren<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/articles\/usps-issues-walking-directive-postal-014516881.html\">USPS Issues New Walking Directive for Postal Workers to Reduce Injuries<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/fedweek\/opm-directs-agencies-to-proceed-with-repudiating-union-contracts-amid-court-battles\/\">OPM Directs Agencies to Proceed with Repudiating Union Contracts Amid Court Battles<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 17, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_7a25e919\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westvirginiawatch.com\/2026\/02\/13\/senate-passes-bill-prohibiting-abortifacients-being-prescribed-or-mailed-to-west-virginia\/\">West Virginia Bill Would Outlaw Mailing Abortion Pills into State<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/videos\/250-000-reward-offered-killing-222716611.html\">$250K Reward Offered For Tips In Slaying Of DeKalb Postal Worker: Reports<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/17\/dont-use-postal-service-property-for-personal-reasons\/\">USPS: Don\u2019t use Postal Service property for personal reasons<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/people\/2026\/02\/postal-union-president-focused-on-keeping-usps-an-affordable-option-amid-agencys-financial-woes\/\">Postal union president focused on keeping USPS an \u2018affordable option,\u2019 amid agency\u2019s financial woes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/hundreds-pieces-mail-stolen-break-204225079.html\">Hundreds of pieces of mail stolen in break-in at Kansas post office<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 16, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_fa80b43\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/16\/dol-cites-usps-for-failing-to-provide-running-water-usable-bathroom-at-chesapeake-facility-for-more-than-a-month\/\">DOL cites USPS for failing to provide running water, usable bathroom at Chesapeake facility for more than a month<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hoodline.com\/2026\/02\/decatur-mail-route-turns-deadly-as-young-usps-carrier-is-gunned-down\/\">Georgia letter carrier shot and killed<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.11alive.com\/article\/news\/community\/more-than-a-number\/family-remembers-usps-worker-killed-on-the-job-metro-atlanta\/85-2b9bfba7-d04c-43ee-846d-c8ca0503f34e\">Family remembers USPS worker killed on the job in metro Atlanta, sends message to suspect<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/checks-pulled-from-mail-in-gage-county-washed-and-cashed-elsewhere-deputies-say\/ar-AA1WsR3A\">Checks pulled from mail in Gage County, washed, and cashed elsewhere, deputies say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 15, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_7e9686fe\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/15\/presidents-day\/\">Presidents Day<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/15\/two-massachusetts-men-sentenced-for-their-roles-in-mail-theft-and-check-fraud-scheme\/\">Two Massachusetts Men Sentenced for Their Roles in Mail Theft and Check Fraud Scheme\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/pittsburgh\/news\/on-a-positive-note-postal-worker-returns-lost-wallet\/\">Pittsburgh postal worker goes above and beyond to return a lost wallet<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 14, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_2a621666\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/news\/features\/chicago-postal-worker-shares-joy-through-music\/\">Chicago postal worker caught on camera singing, community rallies to buy him a car<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.11alive.com\/article\/news\/crime\/friends-say-postal-worker-shot-killed-on-the-job-dekalb-county\/85-80396ba3-da04-4580-a448-e1c29881b0b5\">&#8216;The world was robbed of a great human&#8217;: Friends say postal worker shot, killed on the job<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abc30.com\/post\/man-allegedly-robbed-postal-worker-gunpoint-central-fresno-arrested-jail-records-show\/18598678\/\">Man who allegedly robbed postal worker at gunpoint in central Fresno arrested, jail records show<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalc.org\/news\/nalc-updates\/sixth-cola-is-250\">NALC: Sixth COLA is $250<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apwu.org\/news\/third-cost-of-living-adjustment-announced\/\">APWU COLA $250<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2026\/0213ma-harriet-powers-stamps-to-be-issued-feb-28.htm\">Harriet Powers stamps to be issued Feb. 28<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastidahonews.com\/2026\/02\/the-greatest-challenge-of-their-lives-local-postal-worker-faces-medical-crisis-in-retirement\/\">\u2018The greatest challenge of their lives\u2019: Local postal worker faces medical crisis in retirement<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 13, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_7f9b31f5\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/13\/georgia-woman-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-bank-fraud-and-aggravated-identity-theft\/\">Georgia Woman Sentenced to federal prison for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/13\/federal-judge-sentences-man-to-more-than-four-years-in-prison-for-robbing-u-s-postal-service-carrier-in-chicago\/\">Federal Judge Sentences Man to More Than Four Years in Prison for Robbing U.S. Postal Service Carrier in Chicago<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/13\/this-employee-learned-her-job-from-her-father\/\">This employee learned her job from her father<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyff4.com\/article\/elderly-man-shoots-at-postal-worker-mail-delivery\/70335417\">77-year-old man accused of pointing and firing gun at Upstate postal worker<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kmph.com\/news\/local\/postal-inspection-service-offers-150000-reward-for-tips-leading-to-frankie-ochoa-arrest\">Postal Inspection Service offers $150,000 reward for tips leading to Frankie Ochoa arrest<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/miami\/news\/usps-clerk-accused-treasury-check-theft\/\">USPS clerk accused of stealing more than $1 million worth of U.S. Treasury checks all around Miami-Dade, police say<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/enterprise-payment-account-fraud\">OIG Management Alert Issued to USPS on Enterprise Payment Fraud<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whby.com\/2026\/02\/12\/oshkosh-defense-recalls-some-of-its-new-postal-vehicles\/\">Oshkosh Defense recalls some of its new postal vehicles<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommercebytes.com\/C\/abblog\/blog.pl?\/pl\/2026\/2\/1770934072.html\">Postal Carriers May Snap Photos to Prove Delivery<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/personalfinance\/atlanta-postal-worker-arrested-for-stealing-mail-here-s-how-special-agents-used-a-10-walmart-gift-card-to-catch-her-red-handed\/ar-AA1Whx9T\">Atlanta postal worker arrested for stealing mail. Here\u2019s how special agents used a $10 Walmart gift card to catch her red-handed<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 12, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_4010b07\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/12\/former-nebraska-nalc-president-sentenced-to-five-years-probation-and-restitution-in-the-amount-of-19778\/\">Former Nebraska NALC President Sentenced to Five Years Probation and Restitution in the Amount of $19,778<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/us-postal-service-delivered-duty-paid-availability\/811528\/\">US Postal Service launches service to prepay import duties<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/investigative-work\/case-highlights\/breaking-trust-how-stolen-irs-refund-led-usps-mail-theft-bust\">Breaking Trust: How a Stolen IRS Refund Led to a USPS Mail Theft Bus<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">t<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/retail\/amazon-pharmacy-same-day-delivery-medication-expansion\">Amazon Pharmacy will expand Same-Day Delivery to nearly 4,500 cities in 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/federalnewsnetwork.com\/management\/2026\/02\/looking-at-usps-only-through-a-profit-lens-misses-rural-economic-opportunities\/\">Looking at USPS only through a profit lens misses rural economic opportunities<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/12\/presidents-day-is-next-week\/\">Presidents Day is next week<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 11, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_2470ef81\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/11\/man-who-intentionally-set-fire-to-san-jose-post-office-pleads-guilty-to-arson\/\">Man, Who Intentionally Set Fire to San Jose Post Office Pleads Guilty to Arson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wdtimes.com\/news\/local\/it-s-trial-by-fire-former-postal-carrier-questions-being-let-go\/article_49eea23e-1ddf-4c71-83c8-c0e6c774ade9.html\">&#8216;It\u2019s trial by fire&#8217;; Former postal carrier questions being let go<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/11\/former-mail-carrier-gets-15-years-for-drug-trafficking\/\">USPS: Former mail carrier gets 15 years for drug trafficking<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcnc.com\/article\/news\/local\/charlottes-usps-processing-hub-how-billions-in-upgrades-are-speeding-up-your-mail\/275-bf1cc4a5-490b-4c41-9fd5-2f8c86e04ac4\">Inside Charlotte\u2019s USPS processing hub: How billions in upgrades are speeding up your mail<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/other\/usps-postmark-change-could-impact-tax-season-deadlines-for-those-mailing-tax-documents\/ar-AA1W4zHU\">USPS Postmark change could impact tax season deadlines for those mailing tax documents<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/news\/us\/crime-log-woman-tells-deputies-she-lied-to-postal-worker-about-roommate\/ar-AA1W7Qb2\">Crime log: Woman tells deputies she lied to postal worker about roommate<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 10, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_36727375\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/10\/drone-deliveries-expected-to-increase-substantially-as-concerns-about-safety-remain\/\">Drone Deliveries Expected to Increase Substantially as Concerns About Safety Remain<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/10\/oakland-man-sentenced-to-five-years-in-federal-prison-for-robbing-u-s-mail-carrier\/\">Oakland Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Robbing U.S. Mail Carrier<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/10\/madera-ca-man-sentenced-to-3-years-in-prison-for-possessing-a-firearm-and-counterfeit-postal-keys\/\">Madera, CA Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Possessing a Firearm and Counterfeit Postal Keys<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/10\/former-la-crosse-mail-carrier-sentenced-for-opening-and-destroying-mail\/\">Former La Crosse Mail Carrier Sentenced for Opening and Destroying Mail<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8212; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/10\/wintry-conditions-come-with-potential-health-hazards\/\">USPS: Wintry conditions come with potential health hazards<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-ca\/money\/topstories\/teamsters-union-sues-ups-over-new-driver-buyout-program\/ar-AA1W18FM\">Teamsters union sues UPS over new driver buyout program<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/upcoming-audit-work\">OIG: Network Changes: Assessment of Delivering for America Operational Initiatives<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kmph.com\/news\/local\/police-looking-for-3-who-robbed-clovis-post-office-usps-postal-inspectors-office-valley-crime-stoppers-kia-sedan\">Police looking for 3 who robbed Clovis Post Office<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/us-postal-service-q1-2026-package-shipping\/811608\/\">USPS bets on \u2018dramatic interest\u2019 in last-mile plan as volume drops<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 09, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_d83e208\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themainewire.com\/2026\/02\/mail-breakdown-in-maine-raises-election-alarm-if-usps-cant-deliver-bills-and-prescriptions-why-should-voters-trust-it-with-ballots\/\">Mail Breakdown in Maine Raises Election Alarm: If USPS Can\u2019t Deliver Bills and Prescriptions, Why Should Voters Trust It with Ballots?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.953mnc.com\/2026\/02\/09\/congressman-huizenga-questions-mail-delivery-issues-in-michigan\/\">Congressman Huizenga questions mail delivery issues in Michigan<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/09\/watch-a-video-about-the-year-of-the-horse-stamp\/\">USPS: Watch a video about the Year of the Horse stamp<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 08, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_38e2e8f9\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/08\/severe-winter-weather-systems-and-storm-cleanup-impacting-usps-operations\/\">Severe winter weather systems and storm cleanup impacting USPS operations<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedsmith.com\/2026\/02\/06\/reinstated-reporting-shows-official-time-costs-rose-54-over-five-years\/\">Official Time Costs Jump 53.75%<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/news\/2026\/02\/us-postal-services-nationwide-alert-mail-wont-move-where-its-unsafe.html\">U.S. Postal Service\u2019s nationwide alert: Mail won\u2019t move where it\u2019s unsafe<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2026\/02\/08\/sunlit-the-december-dilemma-jody-pritzl\/\">\u201cThe December Dilemma\u201d puts its stamp on postal intrigue<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 07, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_3e83623a\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/07\/congressman-tim-moore-urges-usps-to-reopen-chimney-rock-post-office\/\">Congressman Tim Moore Urges USPS to Reopen Chimney Rock Post Office\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/07\/former-usps-employee-faces-additional-charges-in-postal-contract-bribery-scheme\/\">Former USPS Employee Faces Additional Charges in Postal Contract Bribery Scheme<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/07\/former-postal-employee-pleads-guilty-to-federal-obstruction-and-video-voyeurism-charges\/\">Former Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Federal Obstruction and Video Voyeurism Charges<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/07\/new-jersey-postal-employee-indicted-for-unemployment-fraud\/\">New Jersey Postal Employee Indicted for Unemployment Fraud\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nalc.org\/news\/nalc-updates\/take-the-collective-bargaining-survey\">NALC: Take the collective-bargaining survey<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/route-scheduling-sorting-and-delivery-centers\">OIG: Route Scheduling at Sorting and Delivery Centers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/local-releases\/pr\/2026\/0206ma-us-postal-service-showcases-new-lowriders-stamps.htm\">U.S. Postal Service Showcases New Lowriders Stamps<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 06, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_87229bf\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/06\/postmaster-general-david-steiners-feb-5-usps-board-of-governors-meeting-remarks\/\">Postmaster General David Steiner\u2019s Feb. 5 USPS Board of Governors meeting remarks<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/06\/new-york-letter-carrier-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-gift-cards\/\">New York letter carrier pleads guilty to stealing gift cards<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/usps-quarterly-parcel-volumes-fall-135608102.html\">USPS quarterly parcel volumes fall 12% as e-commerce plan implemented<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2026\/0205-usps-reports-first-quarter-fiscal-year-2026-results.htm\">U.S. Postal Service reports first quarter fiscal year 2026 results<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jalopnik.com\/2092511\/oshkosh-mail-carrier-recall-rear-wheels-might-fall-off\/\">Oshkosh Recalls Its Controversial New Mail Carrier Van Because Its Rear Wheels Might Fall Off<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daytondailynews.com\/crime\/2nd-man-gets-jail-for-using-sticky-mouse-traps-to-steal-mail-in-springboro\/F4SIA77TFVGH5FNLQB25VINKDQ\/\">2nd man gets jail for using sticky mouse traps to steal mail in Springboro<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realclearinvestigations.com\/articles\/2026\/02\/06\/waste_of_the_day_postal_services_record_payroll_leads_to_losses_1161764.html\">Waste of the Day: Postal Service\u2019s Record Payroll Leads to Losses<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hoodline.com\/2026\/02\/boston-police-and-us-postal-inspection-service-dismantle-drug-pipeline-seize-over-1m-in-fentanyl-and-firearms-in-east-boston\/\">Boston Police and U.S. Postal Inspection Service Bust East Boston Drug Pipeline, Seize $1M in Fentanyl and Firearms<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 05, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_21703213\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/05\/nalc-calls-for-congress-to-act-to-stop-crimes-against-letter-carriers\/\">NALC calls for Congress to act to stop crimes against letter carriers<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/news\/local\/u-s-postal-worker-arrested-in-money-order-thefts-at-south-miami-apartments-cops\/3760479\/\">U.S. Postal worker arrested in money order thefts at South Miami apartments: Cops<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.piworld.com\/xchange\/direct-mail-postal\/5-minute-mail-when-postmarks-arent-postmarks\/\">5 Minute Mail: When Postmarks Aren&#8217;t Postmarks<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macombdaily.com\/2026\/02\/05\/postal-worker-arrested-nypd-raid-uncovers-6-3d-printed-ghost-guns\/\">Postal worker arrested after NYPD raid uncovers 6 3D-printed ghost guns<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/04\/usps-employees-can-call-this-number-during-emergencies\/\">USPS employees can call this number during emergencies<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/georgia-mail-theft-bust-thousands-223559880.html\">Georgia mail theft bust: Thousands of victims impacted across multiple counties<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 04, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_51c58fab\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldaycalendar.com\/national-day\/national-thank-a-mailman-day-february-4\">NATIONAL THANK A MAIL CARRIER DAY<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/04\/usps-to-observe-presidents-day-feb-16\/\">USPS to observe Presidents Day Feb. 16<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2026\/0203-usps-unveils-latest-lunar-new-year-stamp.htm\">USPS Unveils Latest Lunar New Year Stamp<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/usps-ddu-delivery-bid-portal-what-to-know\/811227\/\">USPS last-mile bidding process: What shippers should know<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whsv.com\/2026\/02\/03\/wild-turkeys-chase-down-postal-worker-attack-residents\/\">Wild turkeys chase down postal worker and attack residents<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelandpostaltechnologyinternational.com\/news\/delivery\/usps-reports-faster-deliveries-and-higher-customer-satisfaction-during-holiday-peak.html\">USPS reports faster deliveries and higher customer satisfaction during holiday peak<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspsoig.gov\/reports\/audit-reports\/network-changes-effectiveness-new-regional-processing-and-distribution-center\">OIG: Network Changes: Effectiveness of the New Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Indianapolis, IN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/04\/postal-service-names-general-counsel\/\">Postal Service names general counse<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 03, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_31910703\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/03\/lowell-man-convicted-of-directing-the-robbery-of-a-mail-carrier-sentenced-to-18-months-in-prison\/\">Lowell Man Convicted of Directing the Robbery of a Mail Carrier Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/03\/grand-jury-indicts-buffalo-man-for-attacking-postal-carrier\/\">Grand jury indicts Buffalo man for attacking postal carrier<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/03\/warwick-man-sentenced-for-trafficking-two-kilos-of-cocaine\/\">Warwick Man Sentenced for Trafficking Two Kilos of Cocaine<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; PEN<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedweek.com\/federal-managers-daily-report\/oig-cites-mixed-progress-risks-as-usps-moves-ahead-with-network-overhaul\/\">USPS IG Cites Progress, Challenges as Plan to Overhaul Network Nears Midpoint<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.usps.com\/2026\/02\/03\/postal-service-offers-postmarking-guidance\/\">Postal Service offers postmarking guidance<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2026\/02\/02\/nx-s1-5696576\/us-census-bureau-usps-2026-operational-test\">A major census test faces cutbacks \u2014 with postal workers tapped to help count<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"textstyle9\"><strong>February 02, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"ul_538986c9\" class=\"ulstyle1\">\n<li><span class=\"textstyle7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2026\/02\/02\/lawmakers-demand-answers-from-usps-on-mail-delivery-changes-and-protecting-election-mail-voting\/\">Lawmakers Demand Answers from USPS on Mail Delivery Changes and Protecting Election Mail Voting<\/a><\/span><span class=\"textstyle7\">\u00a0&#8211; 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