I am the only appraisal industry reporter unaffiliated with a vendor or appraisal association. I don't take any advertising in my newsletter. I belong to an appraisal association. The mission of appraisal associations is education, setting and enforcing professional standards, and providing member services. Providing news is important, but really secondary to their mission.
None have reporters on staff.
So, some news is delayed or not covered at all. I get lots of information from the Internet myself, and find it very useful. But finding useful news for appraisers can be time consuming, so I do it for you. Then you can spend more time on your appraisals. Also, I go beyond the press releases and newspaper stories to find out the news important to appraisers.