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EVERETT, Wash. (KOMO) — A contracted Amazon delivery driver who was allegedly armed with two guns, a large knife, and a bulletproof vest told detectives he shot a U.S. Postal Service worker in the head as an act of self-defense during an altercation in the mailroom of an Everett apartment complex, newly-released arrest documents reveal. The … Read more
EVERETT, Wash. – Police arrested a delivery driver accused of shooting a U.S. postal worker in Everett on Friday. Officers were called to reports of a shooting around 12:50 p.m. at the West Mall Place Apartments, located on W Mall Dr just north of Hwy 99. They found the victim, a USPS postal worker, suffering from a gunshot wound. … Read more
The Whitesboro Post Office celebrated two major milestones at a cupcake-and-punch reception Tuesday morning. Rural carrier Randy Smith retired after a 40-year career with the United States Postal Service (USPS) and rural carrier Sheila Johnson retired after 20 years (nearly all of which was devoted to Whitesboro). Smith first applied for the USPS in 1980 … Read more
Based on the August 2025 CPI-W release, the Equipment Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for rural carriers will increase 0.5¢ to 97.5¢ per mile. This EMA rate will be effective October 4, 2025 (Pay Period 2025-22) ALSO SEE
The U.S. Postal Service policy banning people from bringing firearms into post offices violates the Constitution, a federal judge in Texas ruled Tuesday. Judge Reed O’Connor, a Trump appointee, said both the Post Office’s own regulation and a federal law barring firearms possession in a “federal facility” cannot survive scrutiny after the Supreme Court’s 2022 … Read more
In this special episode of Mailin’ It!, USPS’s new Postmaster General David Steiner sits down with hosts Karla Kirby and Jeff Marino. Steiner describes his career journey from law to logistics leadership, shares what drew him to the U.S. Postal Service, and outlines his vision for guiding the organization through a period of transformation. Steiner … Read more
On October 1, 1896, the first experimental RFD routes were launched in Charles Town, Halltown, and Uvilla, WV. Five routes covered just 10 miles, and history was made when rural carrier Harry Gibson delivered the first piece of RFD mail. Gibson, along with Frank Young, John Lucas, and Keyes Strider, carried the mail on horseback. Strider’s cousin, … Read more
If you are enrolled in a PSHB plan and do NOT want to change plans, you do NOT have to take any action. You will stay enrolled in your current plan. PSHB enrollment requires a login.gov account. Visit www.login.gov for more information on how to set up an account. All Postal Service employees, annuitants, and … Read more
The Rural Route Evaluation Dispute Process (RREDP) will be used to address disputes where the assigned carrier has identified potential errors. Local management and the carrier should discuss and work together to submit the necessary documentation needed to resolve the issue. The RRECS Disputes Documentation Requirements (linked below) lists some common issues being disputed and the recommended documentation … Read more
At 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, the federal government is scheduled to shut down unless Congress and President Trump can reach an agreement to extend funding beyond September 30. While such a shutdown would disrupt many federal agencies and carry significant economic costs, it is important for rural carriers to know that Postal Service operations will … Read more