Oregon State Fire Marshal Finalizes Defensible Space Model Code

Oregon - The Oregon State Fire Marshal finalized Oregon’s defensible space model code, completing a multi-year effort directed by the Oregon Legislature to give communities clear, research-based guidelines for increasing wildfire resiliency. The code is available for voluntary adoption by cities, counties, and fire agencies.

The model code outlines straightforward steps property owners can take to create and

Tyfone Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Fintech

~ Digital banking leader honored for outstanding workplace culture ~

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tyfone, a digital banking provider, today announced it has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Fintech. The awards program was created in 2017 and is a project of Arizent and Best Companies Group. This is the third year in a row Tyfone has been recognized with this award.

Tyfone Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Fintech by American Banker - Digital Banking leader honored for outstanding workplace culture

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Western Justice Brings Attention to Growing Wolf Concerns in the West

Interview with Dave Stix and Deena Edmonton, Dave's daughter, at their family ranch in Sierra Valley, CA.

Day 1 of filming in Northern California: confirmed kill of not a calf but a full size cow on private ground by the Whaleback pack.

Western Justice, a non-profit organization, helps United States ranchers fight wolf management issues that cause devastating loss in cattle herds.

Western Justice has one mission in mind to fix this problem: federally delist the gray wolf and return management back to the states.”

— Western Justice Legislative Fund

OR, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As wolf populations continue to expand across the western United States, organizations like Western Justice are working to bring national attention to the

Bright Talent Announces Webinar Breaking the Layoff Loop – Advancing SWP in the Age of AI

Bright Talent, Inc. is a human resources consultancy focused on helping HR teams and business leaders power business.

Many organizations are caught in a costly cycle: hiring aggressively when growth demands it, then course-correcting through layoffs when conditions shift. In this Rapid Change Management webinar, we host a podcast-style conversation with people analytics

Registration open for May 22, 2026, 9 – 9:30am PT - Learn how leading orgs are rethinking strategic workforce planning to balance cost, capacity & engagement.

Leading organizations treat workforce planning as an ongoing business discipline, more aligned with financial forecasting than static annual planning.”

— Brenan German, founder and president of Bright Talent

BANKS, OR, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bright Talent, Inc., an HR consulting firm built by HR leaders focused on business impact, today announced its latest free micro-webinar, Breaking the Layoff Loop –

SWAY | LIVE Heads to Boulder August 2-4 with JUNO-Nominated Peter Katz, Keynote Speaker Anne Bonney

SWAY | LIVE · August 2–4, 2026 · Boulder, CO, where financial services leaders become not just respected and remembered, but unmistakable.

SWAY | LIVE BOULDER unveils its 2026 agenda: three immersive days of personal brand, voice, visibility, and leadership in Boulder.

SWAY | LIVE is a deliberately intimate conference for leaders ready to build a personal brand rooted in purpose, voice, visibility, and human connection.”

— Sheri Fitts, Founder and Creator

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sheri Fitts & Co. today announced the full agenda for SWAY | LIVE BOULDER, the 2026 edition of the company’s annual three-day gathering for leaders ready to build a personal brand the

Kairos Welcomes Eugene Community Leader and Artist Rodger Deevers to Board of Directors

New Kairos Board Member Rodger Deevers

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Kairos Administration Building

Community advocate, business leader, and artist Rodger Deevers joins the Kairos Board of Directors to support youth and young adult mental health in Oregon.

Kairos is doing critical work to ensure young people and families have access to the care they need, and I’m proud to support that mission.”

— Rodger Deevers

EUGENE, OR, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kairos is proud to announce that Rodger Deevers, a Eugene-based financial advisor, artist, and mental health advocate, has joined its Board of Directors.

A resident of Eugene, Deevers brings both

Benchmade Knife Company Names Revered Industry Veteran Ryan Coulter Vice President of Product

Ryan Coulter

Coulter joins Benchmade at a pivotal moment for the American-made knife manufacturer as the brand accelerates innovation, manufacturing and global expansion.

There simply are not many companies like this left. Benchmade is a true category leader with an incredible heritage, an in-house factory and a deeply passionate team all working together...”

— Ryan Coulter

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Benchmade Knife Company today announced the appointment of Ryan Coulter as Vice President of Product, bringing one of the outdoor and design