Can Honey Help With Memory? Oregon Beekeeper Explores Research in New Book

The Story Behind Tualang Honey by beekeeper, pollinator gardener, and author Jennifer Lytle.

Back cover of The Story Behind Tualang Honey by Jennifer Lytle.

Jennifer Lytle, beekeeper, pollinator gardener, and author of The Story Behind Tualang Honey.

Jennifer Lytle’s The Story Behind Tualang Honey explores memory research, rainforest origins, wild honeybees, and honey testing.

I wanted to give them a way to understand that research without needing a science background, and also explain where this honey comes from and what makes it different.”

— Jennifer Lytle

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Can honey help with memory? It’s a question that has brought attention to Tualang honey among people exploring research on natural foods and cognitive health. In her new illustrated book,

NIRSA Names BreakAway Data Official Stats Platform of the NIRSA Club Flag League

BreakAway Data has been named the Official Stats Platform and a Founding Partner of NIRSA Club Flag. The partnership will provide live game stats and season-long leaderboards for the league’s nearly 90 clubs, with coverage continuing through the National Championship.

Partnership brings game statistics, player leaderboards, and historical record keeping to the league beginning with its inaugural spring 2027 season

Flag football is exploding at the youth and high school level, and NIRSA is giving those athletes the chance to play competitively in college”

— Dave Anderson, CEO of BreakAway Data

CORVALLIS, OR, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NIRSA (https://nirsa.net/) today announced a partnership BreakAway Data (https://www.breakawaydata.com/), naming the sports technology company Official Stats Platform and a Founding Partner of NIRSA

BC Group Proud to Support Nonprofits Building Stronger Communities Through Housing and Opportunity

BC Group is proud to support organizations advancing affordable housing, education and stronger communities across Portland.

BC Group supports projects like HollywoodHUB that expand access to affordable housing and create meaningful opportunities for Portland communities.

BC Group is committed to working alongside community partners to help create lasting impact through housing, opportunity and supportive services.

BC Group highlights BRIDGE Housing and Community Partners for Affordable Housing and the lasting impact of affordable housing, education and resident services

The strongest communities are built when housing, opportunity and supportive services work together. We’re grateful to support BRIDGE Housing and CPAH and the residents they serve.”

— Bob Beauchemin, President of BC Group

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, November 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BC Group is proud to support nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities through affordable housing, education and services that help individuals and families build more stable futures.

Recently, members of BC Group’s

Old Trapper Expands Double Eagle Jerky Line With New 11-Ounce Bag

Hearty Servings in Resealable Bags

The new 11-ounce bag delivers the quality, flavor and value consumers expect from Old Trapper while giving retailers another strong option within the jerky set”

— Robert Leary, Chief Marketing Officer

FOREST GROVE, OR, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Old Trapper, a leader in the meat snacks category, is expanding its Double Eagle Jerky line with a new 11-ounce bag. Featuring distinctive disc-shaped pieces inspired by the historic Double

ACHS Launches Online Graduate Certificate in Botanical Regulatory Affairs

American College of Healthcare Sciences - Accredited Higher Education Institution, ACHS.edu

ACHS Launches Online Graduate Certificate in Botanical Regulatory Affairs

New online graduate certificate addresses industry needs for regulatory knowledge, product safety, and compliance in botanical products and dietary supplements.

Botanical products sit at the intersection of science, consumer safety, and regulatory responsibility.”

— Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez, Chief Academic Officer at ACHS

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is expanding graduate-level botanical education with the launch of its Graduate

Former State Executive George Carrillo Endorses Christine Drazan for Governor

Carrillo, who oversaw a $300M+ state social services portfolio, cites homelessness, housing costs, schools and jobs in backing Drazan for governor.

I spent nearly a decade deciding who got services and who waited, so I know what these numbers mean for real families,”

— George Carrillo

SHERWOOD, OR, UNITED STATES, November 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- George Carrillo, a former executive who oversaw a state social services portfolio of more than $300 million, 200 employees and 400 contracts, today announced his endorsement

The Oregon Judicial Department’s Office of the Ombudsman launches to hear court users’ feedback on judicial performance

Oregonians with a concern about their experience in state court now have a designated office within the judicial branch they can go to with their feedback.

The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD)’s Office of the Ombudsman officially opened to the public on Nov. 2.

The creation of the Office of the Ombudsman was authorized by House Bill 2712 (2025). Its mission is to provide a confidential and neutral resource for the public to share comments and concerns about their experiences in court. In June, OJD announced that Debra Vogt