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House fire traced to water heater installation sparks insurance battle

A Maricopa couple escaped a late-night house fire, but what happened next highlights a problem that could affect any homeowner. Fire investigators traced the cause to a hot water heater installation, yet the company's insurance denied responsibility."We knew it was electrical by the...

Outdoor recreation advocates warn of threat to industry

The outdoor recreation industry generates $16 billion in spending and employs 192,000 people full and part-time, according to state statistics. Activities like skiing, rafting, climbing, and hiking are not only a major economic engine - especially in Deschutes County - they are also...

Maryland helps consumers fight denied health insurance claims

BALTIMORE — Health insurance claim denials happen every day, but most are never challenged. According to Maryland's Attorney General, only about 10% of denied claims are appealed, even though more than half are overturned when someone fights back."The emergency department was considered in...

Some ConnectiCare customers report enrollment, billing problems

A processing error has potentially left several hundred Connecticut residents who enrolled in 2026 Affordable Care Act health insurance plans without their selected coverage, state exchange and insurance officials said. Plan selections and premium payments weren’t processed for some people who purchased coverage from...