Thursday, June 26, 2025

Baron Birtcher Wins Prestigious Award for 'Knife River'

"Knife River" by Baron Birtcher

Baron Birtcher, author of "Knife River"

Bestselling novelist Baron Birtcher’s Knife River wins the Will Rogers Medallion Award

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Knife River, the latest novel by bestselling mystery writer Baron Birtcher, has been awarded the Will Rogers Medallion Award. A prestigious annual awards program that

OEM Director Visits Wasco County to Support Rowena Fire Recovery

ROWENA, Ore. – On June 18, Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Erin McMahon visited Wasco County to meet with local officials and community members impacted by the Rowena Fire. The visit included a tour of fire-damaged areas and a stop at the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC), where displaced residents are receiving critical recovery support.

In addition to the tour, Director McMahon met with Wasco County

Oregon State Fire Marshal, IBHS partner for defensible space and home hardening live burn demonstration

Oregon - In less than an hour, a model home in Salem was reduced to ashes by fire on Wednesday, while the one next door saw minimal damage. The difference? The surviving home was built to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)’s

How Building Affordable Rental Housing Works in Oregon

Oregon - Communities across Oregon need more affordable rental housing options. Rents continue to increase faster than wages, while the cost of everyday life—groceries, utilities, car repairs, and childcare—continues to rise. Many of our neighbors, including families, older adults on fixed incomes, and even people with steady jobs, struggle to find affordable places to live.

To avoid experiencing a rent burden, a renter should spend no more

ShipWise and Better Trucks Partner to Boost Precision and Agility in Last-Mile Fulfillment

ShipWise now partners with Better Trucks to bring fast, flexible, and intelligent last-mile delivery directly to your workflow.

New integration offers ShipWise users faster onboarding, more accurate deliveries, and direct access to Better Trucks’ technology-first final-mile network.

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As digital-first brands face surging volumes and shrinking margins, ShipWise announces its latest integration with Better Trucks, a last-mile carrier

Dahliasales.com and CYBA Launch AI Best Practice Series for Marine Industry Professionals

Redefining Marine Industry Standards Through Applied AI, Predictive Analytics, and Workflow Automation

SUBLIMITY, OR, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dahliasales.com, in partnership with the California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA), has launched the marine industry’s first AI-focused best practices seminar, introducing cutting-edge artificial intelligence

Oregon Department of Emergency Management Celebrates Three Years as a Standalone State Agency

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is proud to celebrate three years as a full-fledged state department, officially established on July 1, 2022. In that time, OEM has transformed Oregon’s approach to emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery, and emergency communications, through innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to communities across the state.

Since its inception, OEM has deepened partnerships with local,