AsReader’s parent company Asterisk, Inc. celebrates 20th anniversary at headquarters in Osaka, Japan

North America VP and COO Paul Whitney talks to the crowd at 20th anniversary celebration

Asterisk attendees of 20th celebration gather around founder and CEO Noriyuki Suzuki as YouTube personality Luke Suzukiwalker

Yoko Sakai, DX Division Director and Executive Officer speaks of happiness at work

Tech company Asterisk celebrated 20 years in business in July, including introduction of AsReader in 2015 and development of RFID and barcode reading devices

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PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- July 2026 was a special month for Asterisk, Inc., parent company of AsReader, Inc., a provider of RFID and retail automation technologies, as the Osaka-based tech company celebrated the

Lattice Semiconductor to Present at KeyBanc’s 2026 Technology Leadership Forum

HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lattice Semiconductor (Nasdaq: LSCC), the low power programmable leader, today announced that it will present at KeyBanc’s 2026 Technology Leadership Forum on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the Montage Deer Valley Hotel.

Lorenzo Flores, Lattice’s Chief Financial Officer, and Rick Muscha, Vice President of Investor

Portland Bolt Acquires Threadline Products, Expanding East Coast Manufacturing and Distribution Capabilities

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC (Portland Bolt), a leading domestic manufacturer and global provider of anchor bolts, structural bolts, direct tension indicating (DTI) washers, and nonstandard construction fasteners, today announced it has acquired Threadline Products, Inc. (Threadline), a Charlotte, North Carolina-based manufacturer of custom anchor bolts, threaded rod, and fabricated structural steel products.

Founded in 1984 and located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Threadline has built a strong

CMS Proposes Medicare Coverage for Health and Wellness Coaching: What It Could Mean for Healthcare | ACHS

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What CMS's Proposed Medicare Health Coaching Benefit Could Mean for Healthcare

ACHS examines CMS’s proposed Medicare coverage for health and wellness coaching and what it could mean for the future of preventive care.

Organizations continue exploring ways to improve patient engagement and support lasting behavior change.”

— Ilana Frigaard, Chief Operating Officer, ACHS

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a policy change that could expand the role of board-certified health and wellness coaches within the U.S. healthcare system. American College of Healthcare Sciences

Roth Home Opens New Portland Office as August Gears Up for More Summer Heat

A Roth Home service vehicle outside the company’s new Portland office at 15350 S.W. Sequoia Parkway, Suite 105.

In its 50th year, Roth Home opens a Portland office as summer heat intensifies, offering 24/7 service booking and no extra charge for weekend work.

Another hot Oregon summer reinforces why we wanted a team based right here in Portland, so when a family’s cooling system quits on the hottest day of the year, help is close by.”

— Jason Hansen, Comfort Advisor, Roth Home

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Portland moves deeper into summer, Roth Home, the Oregon home services company founded in 1976, announced the opening of a new office

Oregon Establishes Natural and Working Lands Net Carbon Sequestration Goals

The Oregon Climate Action Commission and Oregon Department of Energy established natural and working lands net carbon sequestration goals for the state during the commission’s meeting on July 17, 2026. The goal setting followed direction in House Bill 3409, which was passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2023 (and further amended by Senate Bill 1525 in 2024).

The bill directed ODOE and the OCAC to consult with the Oregon Department of Forestry,

Salem Architect Launches Firm to Provide Community-First Housing for Willamette Valley Residents and Nonprofits

A full front elevation of the Cartwright Apartments shows the gabled rooflines, balconies and ground-floor entries that give the building its residential character at a mid-rise scale.

Multi-family housing anchors Roth Arc’s practice. The Cartwright Apartments show the mid-rise, community-scaled form Roth designs around, the same approach behind his first project helping a local nonprofit evaluate options for adding homes. Photo credit

Daniel Roth founded Roth Arc in May 2026 after eight years at a Salem architecture firm, where he rose from entry-level drafting to licensed architect and project manager. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon and serves as treas

Ground-floor units and upper-story apartments give the Cartwright Apartments a neighborhood scale. Roth sees buildings like this as community components, shaped by how they open to the street around them.

The Cartwright Apartments read as a landmark on a corner lot at dusk. The vertical massing and street-level retail reflect the density-friendly design Roth expects to become more common under Oregon’s new zoning laws.

New multi-family architecture firm partners with a local nonprofit to design community-rooted, affordable housing units under Oregon’s new density laws.

This project represents the type of work I started Roth Arc to pursue. It is a local property with the potential to provide more housing and serve a clear community need.”

— Daniel Roth, AIA, Founder and Licensed Architect, RothArc

SALEM, OR, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Licensed Architect Daniel Roth, AIA, has launched Rotharc, a new Salem architecture firm specializing in multifamily housing, residential design, middle housing, and community and civic structures throughout the Willamette Valley.

The firm is beginning operations with a