Housing Authorities Face Wave of Ransomware and Data Breaches and HUD responds by Tightening Cyber Reporting

New 36-hour mandate and recent federal interventions underscore rising risk to resident data; Drip7 expands training support for public housing agencies.

When staff compete on leaderboards, discuss threats like deepfakes, and report phishing in real time, the organization’s risk profile drops.”

— Heather Stratford

SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ransomware attacks targeting the housing and construction sector jumped 70 percent in the past year, and public housing authorities are

Three Rivers Therapy Named Second Place Among Tri-Cities Best Mental Health Facilities

Three Rivers Therapy Wins Silver

Community recognition follows continued growth in outpatient, youth, and community-based services across Benton and Franklin counties

This one means something because of who decides it. There is no panel and no application. People in the Tri-Cities took the time to vote, and a lot of them were our clients.”

— Ryan Moore, CEO

KENNEWICK, WA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Three Rivers Therapy has been named second place for Best Mental Health Facility in the 2026 Tri-Cities Best awards, the Tri-City

Sept. 14 wildfire claims workshop to feature fraud, recovery tips

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s next workshop for wildfire survivors in Spokane navigating the insurance claims process is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau will provide tips on preventing fraud and scams, and the non-profit organization United Policyholders will share best practices on wildfire recovery at the Sept. 14 meeting.

Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer’s office began hosting the workshops in response to

Stop in at Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day on Sept. 12

The Cashmere-Dryden Airport welcomes visitors on Sept. 12 for its annual celebration of aviation and the county-owned airport’s role in Chelan County.

Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the airport, 5500 Sullivan St. in Cashmere.

The one-day event is held annually on the same weekend as the Chelan County Fair to draw

Learn the facts on the Coroner's Office at free presentation on Sept. 22

As part of the Science on Tap event services, Chelan County Chief Deputy Coroner Faye Fetters will give a presentation on Sept. 22 titled "Coroner's Office: Fact or Fiction."

The free presentation is 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Ground Control Bottle Shop and Taproom, 10 N. Wenatchee Ave. in Wenatchee.

Fetters will talk about the Chelan County Coroner’s Office and some common misconceptions about death investigations. Fetters will explain the process of an investigation, what tools are used, and what goes on in the Chelan County morgue. They will also answer common questions about what happens to someone after death.

For more information, go to Wenatchee River Institute page for the event.

Michael Stosic’s “So Easy to Love” Gains International Chart Momentum Ahead of August 31 Radio Delivery

Inspirational Single Reaches No. 1 in South Africa, No. 2 in the Nordic Charts As It Continues Gaining Global Attention

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Singer-songwriter Michael Stosic is continuing to gain international momentum with his single “So Easy to Love,” which will be delivered again

Influential Women Profiles Valli Dologlou: Senior Technical Program Manager At Microsoft

REDMOND, WA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bringing More Than 30 Years of Technology Experience to Digital Transformation, AI, and Modern Customer Support

Valli Dologlou is a Senior Technical Program