THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 – FlashAlert announces a new feature for media organizations that may be helpful to your newsroom.

To prevent smaller media outlets from being overwhelmed by out‑of‑area content, FlashAlert allows our client organizations to target their news releases to specific markets - even down to smaller individual cities such as South Lane, Oregon or Chehalis, Washington. When a client chooses only to send their release to those smaller markets, media outlets outside of that market will not receive the release (e.g. a small business serving Troutdale, Oregon could choose to send a release just to Troutdale resulting in Portland media not receiving it even though Troutdale is in the Portland / Vancouver / Salem region).

We’ve now introduced an override option for media outlets that want broader visibility.

Your newsroom can choose to automatically receive all releases sent to any region you select, even if the originating organization did not include your hometown market city when posting. For example, if you want to receive every release sent to the Portland/Vancouver/Salem region - or even every release sent anywhere in Colorado, Oregon or Washington - we can enable that.

If this is of interest, simply send an email to t@flashalert.net">support@flashalert.net and let us know which regions you would like to receive all releases from:

• Bend / Central–Eastern Oregon
• Boise / Southern Idaho
• Colorado Springs / Pueblo
• Columbia (Pendleton / Tri‑Cities / Yakima)
• Eugene / Springfield / Roseburg / Albany / Corvallis
• Medford / Klamath Falls / Grants Pass
• Portland / Vancouver / Salem
• Spokane / Eastern Washington / North Idaho

This feature is completely optional. If your current setup is working well, no changes will be made.

Additionally, we want to hear from YOU:

• What can FlashAlert do to help make your news team more efficient?
• Are there features or capabilities you would like to see added to the FlashAlert network?
• Do you have any other comments or suggestions?

Your feedback is incredibly valuable to the ongoing development of new features and streamlined efficiency.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership in the FlashAlert network. We couldn't do what we do without you.

Sincerely,

Eric Jacobson
CEO – FlashAlert / irx, LLC

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – The Greater Colorado Springs Community and Front Range Military Leaders are hosting a commemoration at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This milestone event will also recognize the first responders and military personnel affected by the events of 9/11, reflecting on a quarter-century of resilience, partnership, and homeland defense.

The ceremony will feature remarks from key military and civilian leaders who will reflect on the legacy of the attacks and our continued commitment to security. Distinguished speakers for the event include Gen Jennie Carignan, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chief of the Defence Staff; Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, USAF, commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command; the Honorable Yemi Mobolade, Mayor of Colorado Springs; and Gen. Ed Eberhart, USAF (Ret.), former commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM.

Immediately following the ceremony, all listed speakers will be available for media interviews. Media representatives will have the opportunity to engage directly with these leaders regarding the historical significance of the 25th anniversary.

Please note: Due to security protocols at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, advanced registration is required for ALL attending media. Media who RSVP will be provided with additional information required via email.  

In order to register for access to the installation, media representatives interested in attending must RSVP to Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs at D1.PA@spaceforce.mil">SBD1.PA@spaceforce.mil Please identify specific names, emails, and contact numbers for media professionals who plan to attend no later than 5 p.m. MST Sept. 7th.

Media who have RSVP’d should meet at the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Visitor Center located at 101 Norad Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906, no later than 8:15 a.m. on the date of the event. From there media will be escorted via government vehicles on base. Due to current base security measures, media who have not RSVP’d will not be granted access.   

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