Press Release
November 25, 2019, WILSONVILLE, Ore. – The Oregon Institute of Technology (“Oregon Tech”) Board of Trustees met November 21 at the university’s Portland-Metro campus in Wilsonville, approving the appointment of a new board chair, vice chair, and welcoming a new board member in the student position. Board Transitions Dr. Lisa Graham, chair of Oregon Tech’s…
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS — Klamath Community College and Lithia Motors are excited to announce a new partnership that will place nine KCC students at three dealerships in Klamath Falls. Students who are accepted in this new internship program will gain hands-on, real-world experience working as automotive technicians at the Lithia Toyota, Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge, and…
Read MoreTurn Key RV Rentals Donates a Motorhome or Travel Trailer Rental to Make-A-Wish® Oregon as Auction Proceeds Fund Wishes for Kids with Critical Illnesses! Eugene, OR – Turn Key RV Rentals, which offers fully-equipped trailers, motorhomes, and RVs that cater to individual needs, donates a motor home or travel trailer for Make-A-Wish® Oregon every year…
Read MoreResults will help develop programs for producers WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will mail letters with survey codes this December to more than 22,000 U.S. producers involved in certified or transitioning to certified organic farming for the 2019 Organic Survey. Each producer who self-reported organic…
Read MoreVeteran Senator and Educator Reflects on Distinguished Public Service Career SALEM – Senator Arnie Roblan (D-Coos Bay), a veteran educator and legislator, announced today that he will not seek reelection to his Senate seat representing many of Oregon’s coastal communities. “Serving the people of Senate District 5 has been an honor and a privilege I…
Read MoreFirst-generation students at Oregon Tech celebrate pursuit of higher education with campus community
November 12, 2019, Klamath Falls, Ore. – Trying to navigate without a map can be what it feels like for a first-generation student who decides to pursue higher education. In support of those students who are the first in their families to attend college, Oregon Institute of Technology, “Oregon Tech,” participated in a nationwide event, First-Generation…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity will be the first beneficiary of an annual campaign to assist local affordable housing programs Eugene, OR – Sir Paints A Lot and Forrest Paint Co. are leading an ambitious charitable initiative to donate 300 hours of labor and 150 gallons of paint to beautify homes for Fischer Village in Springfield…
Read MoreNovember 18, 2019 – Coos Bay, OR – The Jordan Cove Project welcomes the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and the FERC’s review of the Jordan Cove terminal and pipeline. The FEIS is the result of FERC’s comprehensive review process that Jordan Cove began in September 2017, and includes complete, comprehensive environmental,…
Read MoreThe VFW Crater Lake Post 1833, Medford, OR has nominated Logos Education Specialist Scott Birkinshaw for the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award for the 2019-2020 school year.Logos Middle-High School Principal, Jason Winningham, says he is not surprised. “Scott is an outstanding teacher and his commitment to ensuring students learn about our country and values is admirable. In…
Read MoreBusiness Oregon is conducting a statewide assessment of Oregon’s current broadband infrastructure and service availability. The assessment will help drive public policy regarding gaps in broadband access, the need for state funding, and strategies for deploying broadband infrastructure statewide. Broadband is increasingly viewed as essential infrastructure for economic and community development. Earlier this year, the…
Read MoreNovember 6, 2019 – The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is alerting businesses that export plant products to the European Union (EU) of new regulations taking effect December 14, 2019. The new regulations require a phytosanitary certificate for most plants and plant products. ODA provides inspections and phytosanitary certificates for export. A phytosanitary certificate is issued…
Read MoreSalem, OR—Governor Kate Brown today announced details on her upcoming trade mission to Asia to promote foreign investment in Oregon, Oregon goods, and tourism. The Governor will lead the mission in South Korea and Japan from November 5 – 16. “A thriving economy here in Oregon is influenced by markets across the world,” said Governor…
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