Berkshire’s Pacificorp Pays $575M to Settle Oregon, California Wildfire Claims February 23, 2026 By Jonathan Stempel PacifiCorp, a utility owned by Berkshire Hathaway, agreed to pay $575 million to resolve U.S. government damages claims related to...
People Moves: Arrowhead Intermediaries Names Curcio EVP, Arrowhead Specialty February 23, 2026 Arrowhead Specialty named Jimmy Curcio executive vice president. Curcio has been a leader within Arrowhead since joining Arrowhead Programs in...
Ski Trip Hit by Avalanche Was Led by Outfit Offering Mountain Adventures Globally February 20, 2026 By Christopher Weber The group of 15 backcountry skiers headed out on a three-day trek organized by Blackbird Mountain Guides into pristine wilderness...
Washingtion Contractor Fined for Exposing Workers to Asbestos February 20, 2026 A contractor in Washington was fined $200,000 for putting workers at risk during a demolition project at a home in...
More Snow Coming to California After Deadly Avalanche February 19, 2026 A blast of mountain snow and flooding rain is falling over California, the last of a string of storms that...
LA Fire Victims Suing City Utility for Billions Win Major Ruling February 19, 2026 By Jef Feeley and Maxwell Adler The water and power utility that serves the city of Los Angeles must face hundreds of lawsuits faulting its response...
Edison Is Slashing Top Executive Bonuses After Deadly LA Fire February 19, 2026 By Michelle Ma Edison International is cutting top executive bonuses by 40% to reflect the impact of the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfire that...
Decades-Old Abuse Payouts Squeeze California School and City Budgets February 19, 2026 By Maxwell Adler At James Monroe Middle School, located in a remote part of California’s High Desert, posters commemorating teacher appreciation week were...
California Bill Requires Insurers to Offer, Renew Coverage for ‘Fire-Safe’ Homes February 19, 2026 A new bill in California would require insurers to offer homeowners insurance to those who meet state home hardening and...
Insurance Fraud Bill Unanimously Passes Washington Senate February 19, 2026 A bill intended to combat insurance fraud by updating a 20-year-old law passed the Washington state senate this week on...