Governor Kotek Signs Legislation to Strengthen State’s Wildfire Response

Beaverton, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3940 into law, bipartisan legislation that funds more tools for wildfire suppression, mitigation, and prevention work in Oregon.

“Oregonians are paying the price of delayed action in smoke-choked summers, forest loss, and displacement,” Governor Kotek said. “Fire suppression is not enough. To protect our forests, homes and public health for the long-term, we must build more resilient, fire-adapted communities across our state. I want to share my gratitude to the Fire 35 Wildfire Funding Working Group who spent hundreds of hours pulling a slate of proposals together that shaped this key legislation.”

“The passage of HB 3940 is the result of over a year of tireless, collaborative work from

ACHS’s Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez Honored with 2025 DEAC Innovation Award

ACHS’s Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez Honored with 2025 DEAC Innovation Award

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ACHS CAO Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez wins DEAC Innovation Award for ACE, an initiative integrating ethical AI to enhance online teaching and student success.

Designing ACE meant building a culture where AI serves equity, ethics, and impact.”

— Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) proudly announces that Chief Academic Officer Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez is the 2025 recipient of the Distance Education

RELAY RESOURCES ADDS VETERAN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LEADER TO EXECUTIVE TEAM

Relay Resources Welcomes Tannon Scoggins to the Leadership Team

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Relay Resources, the Pacific Northwest’s leading social enterprise nonprofit devoted to advancing disability inclusion in the workplace, has named Tannon Scoggins the organization’s new Vice President of Building Solutions, joining Relay’s executive leadership team.

Scoggins will lead the organization’s janitorial,

AMC Global Conducts Multi-Phase Consumer Research to Support Egglife Foods’ Expansion into the Pasta Category

Study validates consumer demand for high-protein, low-carb pasta alternative made from eggs

AMC Global’s research helped us validate our vision and refine the product based on real consumer feedback. We’re excited by the opportunity to deliver something truly new and needed...”

— Andrea Schwenk, Chief Marketing Officer at Egglife Foods

BLUE BELL, OR, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AMC Global, a custom market research firm specializing in launch phase consumer insights, has released a new case study detailing its recent work with Egglife® Foods to explore consumer demand for a better-for-you pasta alternative. The multi-phase research effort supported Egglife’s development of a high-protein, low-carb pasta made from eggs, aligning with the brand’s mission to transform traditionally flour-based foods into nutritious, delicious options.

Egglife Foods, best known for its protein-packed egglife® wraps, used the research results

SoftwareWorld Now Provides Reputation-Based Short Reviews for All Popular Software Tools

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SoftwareWorld now offers expert-written, reputation-based short reviews on popular software tools to help buyers make faster, more confident decisions.

We’re bridging the gap between star ratings and meaningful insights. These short summaries give buyers instant clarity backed by real reputation data,”

— SoftwareWorld

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SoftwareWorld, a global leader in software research and discovery, has rolled out editorial short reviews on its most popular software profiles, helping users make quicker, more confident decisions based on online reputation and feedback trends.

These summaries are carefully crafted by SoftwareWorld’s in-house research team through

Canopy Connect and Sembley Partner to Enhance End-to-end Insurance Intake and Submission Process

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Readily transfer verified insurance data and documents into Acord forms and supplemental applications

Together, we’re able to deliver an amazing commercial insurance experience from intake through submission.”

— Tolga Tezel, CEO and Founder of Canopy Connect

BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Canopy Connect, the leading insurance verification technology provider, and Sembley, an advanced intake and submission software, today announced a partnership highlighted by an integration that takes verified insurance data from Canopy Connect and sends it to Sembley to easily fill hundreds of Acord forms and supplemental applications.

Covering a majority of the commercial P&C

AsReader Opens Mexico City Office to Support Rapid Growth in Latin America

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AsReader, Inc., a global leader in RFID and barcode scanning, establishes first Latin American office to serve growing manufacturing and logistics sectors

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We're seeing strong interest from automotive suppliers, logistics providers, and retail chains recognizing that advanced data capture tech is no longer optional--it's essential to be competitive”

— Robert Yount

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AsReader, a global leader in RFID and barcode scanning technology, today announced the opening of its first Latin American office in Mexico City to meet growing demand for advanced data capture solutions across manufacturing, logistics, and retail sectors. Led by Senior Account Executive Robert Yount, the office began in its expanded location on July 1st, 2025.

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Debut Novel 'Raining Lilies' Explores Time, Identity, and Illusion Through a Historical-Fantasy Lens

MCMINNVILLE, OR, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Raining Lilies, the debut novel by author Katie Cox, has been officially released, presenting readers with a genre-blending narrative that traverses time, memory, and the boundaries of reality. The novel follows the story of Vienne O’Hare, a young woman born in early 20th-century France who possesses a rare and mysterious magical ability.

After a tragic turn of events, Vienne is

Registration Now Open for 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference

Registration is now open for the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference, the state’s largest gathering dedicated to honoring and supporting women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The biennial event, hosted by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, will bring together women veterans from across Oregon for a weekend of connection, resources and recognition.

The event is free and open to all women veterans, but registration is required. The 2025

Oregon Department of Justice Makes Key Hires in Front Office, Including New Chief Operating Officer Berri Leslie

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced the creation of a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) position within the Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) and the appointment of longtime public servant Berri Leslie as the agency’s first COO.

The new position is part of Attorney General Rayfield’s organizational efforts to strengthen the administrative foundation of the Department as its mission and responsibilities continue to grow.

“DOJ has expanded significantly in recent years, and it’s critical that our operational

Ensoftek Welcomes K.A.M Alliance to the DrCloudEHR Community

Bringing Modern EHR Technology to Support Child Welfare, Housing Advocacy, and Substance Use Programs in Illinois

BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ensoftek, Inc., is pleased to announce that K.A.M Alliance, a provider of community-focused behavioral health and family support services, has selected DrCloudEHR™ as its electronic health record platform.

With two locations in the Chicago area, K.A.M Alliance supports families involved with

From Confusion to Clarity: SoftwareWorld’s New Comparison Tables Simplify Software Buying

SoftwareWorld’s New Comparison Tables

SoftwareWorld simplifies software buying with new Top 10 comparison tables—compare features, pricing, reviews & more in one clear, expert-curated view.

Our goal is to eliminate guesswork and decision fatigue. With our new comparison tables, buyers can make smarter decisions in minutes, not days,”

— SoftwareWorld

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an era where buyers face an overwhelming number of software choices, SoftwareWorld has introduced a game-changing feature: Top 10 Software Comparison Tables — designed to help businesses compare tools side-by-side across essential criteria.

Each comparison table includes software name, logo, description, features, ratings, pricing,

Old Trapper Announces 2025 Sponsorship Extension with North American Whitetail

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Beef Jerky Fully Integrated into Big Buck Profile Segments

This collaboration has been a strong fit for our brand, connecting us with an audience that values the outdoors, tradition, and authenticity—just like we do.”

— Robert Leary, Chief Marketing Officer

FOREST GROVE, OR, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Old Trapper announced that they are the exclusive beef jerky sponsor of North American Whitetail TV for the new broadcast season beginning this summer. As part of the

Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Lincoln County

Oregon - Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Lincoln County through Executive Order 25-13 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Lincoln County has been experiencing moderate drought since May 27 and severe drought since June 17. Drought metrics also indicate that drought conditions have been present in Lincoln County over the last three to six months. Additionally, below normal precipitation, above normal temperatures, streamflow, and soil moisture conditions further indicate persistent drought conditions in Lincoln County.

For much of the year, Lincoln County benefited from normal to above normal streamflow

Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Baker County

Oregon - Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Baker County through Executive Order 25-12 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region.

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Baker County has been experiencing moderate drought since June 3, 2025. Drought metrics also indicating long-term drought conditions are persistent in Baker County. Additionally, below normal precipitation, above normal temperatures, streamflow, and soil moisture conditions further indicate persistent drought conditions in Baker County.

For much of the year, Baker County benefited from normal to above normal streamflow

SoftwareWorld Opens Vendor Claiming Feature for 200,000+ Software & Service Providers

SoftwareWorld Opens Vendor Claiming Feature

SoftwareWorld now lets 200,000+ vendors claim their profiles, boost visibility, edit info, and engage buyers.

Vendors are vital to our ecosystem. Claiming profiles lets them build trust, manage info, and showcase value—empowering buyers to make smarter decisions.”

— SoftwareWorld

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a major step towards empowering software and service vendors, SoftwareWorld has launched a new "Vendor Claiming Feature" that enables over 200,000+ listed providers to verify, update, and manage their company profiles directly on the platform.

This feature is designed to bring more

AsReader Sees Three Trends in RFID & Barcode Scanning: Human-Robot Collaboration, Slimmer Devices, and Next-Gen Barcodes

Human Robot Collaboration made possible with RecoHand by TEIJIN FRONTIER

AsReader is revolutionizing the industry with products that support three key trends:; Human-Robot Collaboration, Slimmer Devices, and Next-Gen Barcodes

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Beyond the warehouse, HRC is applicable across industries requiring asset counting, tracking, and optimizing processes.. Working with cobots streamlines productivity, even during peak demand.”

— Paul Whitney, Vice President

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AsReader, a global leader in RFID and barcode scanning technology, is revolutionizing the industry with three key trends set to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and

4 Areté Living Communities Earn 2025 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award

National award signifies a formal commitment to continuous improvement in quality care.

This honor reflects our ongoing dedication to delivering quality care. I am grateful to our teams for their continued passion and diligent work on this quality journey.”

— Sarah Silva, President of Areté Living

TIGARD, OR, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Four Areté Living senior living communities have been recognized as a 2025 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living

EnSoftek’s DrCloudEHR is Chosen by Yamhill County HHS to Enhance Integrated Health Services

BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- EnSoftek, Inc., the developer of DrCloudEHR™, is proud to announce that Yamhill County Health and Human Services (HHS) has selected DrCloudEHR to power its integrated electronic health records (EHR) and care coordination systems.

Yamhill County HHS provides publicly

Wireless Innovation Forum Congratulates Olivia Trusty on Confirmation as FCC Commissioner

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Wireless Innovation Forum, I’d like to congratulate Commissioner Trusty on her much-deserved appointment to the FCC.”

— Richard Bernhardt of WISPA, and President of the Forum

BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) congratulates Olivia Trusty on her recent Senate confirmation as the newest FCC commissioner.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Wireless Innovation Forum, I’d like to congratulate Commissioner Trusty on her much-deserved

Oregon Leads Multi-State Legal Effort to Restore Funding for Humanities Programs Across the Country

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a coalition of states, urging a federal court to stop the Trump administration from gutting federal support for public humanities programs that serve communities nationwide. The

Governor Kotek Takes Action to Protect Student Mental Health and Increase Student Outcomes

Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed Executive Order 25-09, which aims to improve student educational outcomes and mental wellbeing across the state by prohibiting cell phone use by students during the school day in Oregon’s K-12 public schools. Model policies for schools that already have prohibitions in place will be made available as well as flexibility in implementation.

“Oregon’s schools should be a place where

Governor Kotek Announces Landmark Office to Spur Housing is Open for Business

Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced the full launch of the Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO), a joint office between the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and the Building Codes Division (BCD), part of the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). HAPO is an essential piece of the Governor’s ongoing work to build the homes Oregonians need.

“My North Star is for every Oregonian to be able to afford a home.

Oregon leads the nation in implementing the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act

Oregon - Oregon leads the way as the first state in the U.S. to implement a packaging and paper extended producer responsibility law providing statewide access to consistent and high-quality recycling. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Materials Management Program has been collaborating with interested parties through several years of rulemaking to establish the program.

The Recycling Modernization Act is an update to Oregon’s recycling

Roam Tillamook Unveils New Year-Round Cabins on the Oregon Coast

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Overview of Roam Tillamook RV Resort with views of Tillamook Bay and adjacent Port of Garibaldi

Located in the historic fishing village of Garibaldi, the cabins feature sweeping views of scenic Tillamook Bay

Adding the cabins at Roam Tillamook is an extension of our commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere where our guests can enjoy the beauty of Tillamook Bay throughout the seasons”

— Cody Fishel, Director of Operations, Roam America

GARIBALDI, OR, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Roam America is proud to announce the addition of 20 new cabins at Roam Tillamook, offering travelers a cozy, elevated escape on the

Kairos Unveils 'Sonata' Residential Treatment Home, Expanding Youth Mental Health Services in Southern Oregon

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Kairos opens Sonata, a new youth mental health treatment home in Medford, with a grand opening July 10 and plans for a future tiny home pilot project.

Sonata is more than a house—it’s a place of healing, transformation, and hope.”

— Jeremy Harle

GRANTS PASS, OR, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kairos is proud to announce the grand opening of Sonata, its newest Residential Treatment Home (RTH), providing trauma-informed,

HVAC & Appliance Repair Guys Expands Professional AC Installation Services for Lake Oswego Area Residents

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LAKE OSWEGO, OR, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HVAC & Appliance Repair Guys, a trusted HVAC contractor serving the Lake Oswego community, today announced the expansion of their comprehensive AC installation services to meet the growing demand for energy-

GoMobile Tires and Stellantis Unveil First-Ever All-Electric Mobile Tire Van on RAM ProMaster EV

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GoMobile Tires and Stellantis launch the first all-electric mobile tire van on the RAM ProMaster EV—bringing zero-emissions service to your driveway.

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a groundbreaking move for the automotive service industry, GoMobile Tires, a national leader in mobile tire and

Industry Disruptor's puts 'Skin in the Game': Leverages Modeling to Ignite her Social Impact Projects in Southern Oregon

TNT is Mechetti's innovation vehicle for her social impact project in Southern Oregon.

Teisha Mechetti channels national spotlight into rural revitalization, youth training, and immersive innovation across Southern Oregon.

Well-behaved women seldom make history”

— Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

ROGUE RIVER, OR, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Entrepreneur and public strategist Teisha Mechetti is competing in both the Inked Originals and