Portland Auto Shop Helps Preserve Air-Cooled Porsche Models

VW - German car

Trafton's Foreign Auto - Portland OR

Porsche Repair

Trafton's Foreign Auto continues serving Portland drivers with specialized maintenance and repair for classic European vehicles backed by decades of experience.

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As enthusiasm for classic sports cars continues to grow, demand for Aircooled Porsche Portland OR services has remained strong throughout Portland OR. Owners of vintage Porsche models are

The Oregon Center for the Book is proud to announce Oregon's 2026 Great Reads from Great Places selections

The Oregon Center for the Book is proud to announce Lauren Kessler's Stubborn Twig: Three Generations in the Life of a Japanese American Family and Livia Blackburne's Bing's Cherries, illustrated by Julia Kuo, as Oregon's 2026 Great Reads from Great Places selections.

Each year, the Library of Congress invites Center for the Book affiliates to choose titles that

Oregon state agencies remind everyone to be informed and prepared

With the National Weather Service issuing a fire weather watch for Saturday across large portions of north‑central, northeast and southeast Oregon, the state's public safety services, natural resource agencies, and tourism office want to remind residents and visitors to practice wildfire prevention, prepare their home and a go-bag for evacuation, and know where to go for real-time alerts and information.

According to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center’s predictive services, each

ESS Named One of TIME and Statista's World's Top GreenTech Companies in 2026 for the Second Consecutive Year

Recognition Highlights ESS's Continued Leadership in Sustainable, Made in the USA, Non-Lithium Energy Storage Solutions

WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) ("ESS" or the "company"), a leading provider of safer, non-lithium energy storage solutions, today announced that it has been named one of TIME and Statista's World's Top GreenTech Companies 2026, marking the second consecutive year ESS has earned recognition on the prestigious list following its inclusion in 2025.

The annual ranking, developed by TIME in partnership with Statista, recognizes companies

Amaterra Winery Named Nation's Best Winery Restaurant by USA TODAY 10Best

Portland winery earns top honor for its elevated dining experience, estate-grown wines and chef-driven cuisine.

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amaterra Winery has been named the Best Winery Restaurant in USA TODAY 10Best’s 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, earning the No. 1 spot among winery restaurants across the United States. The national recognition celebrates the Portland winery's chef-driven dining program, estate-grown wines and elevated guest experience.

The USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards recognize outstanding travel, dining and

Introducing Increase Bank, Built on the Infrastructure Powering Hundreds of Billions in Money Movement

Increase Bank gives fintechs a regulated banking partner purpose-built for how modern companies operate: programmable, direct, and built to scale

BEND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Announcing the launch of Increase Bank, bringing a modern bank core together with regulated banking services to help teams build the best financial products with greater speed, precision, and control. Founded in 2020, Increase’s banking infrastructure and APIs enable companies like Gusto, Ramp, and Stripe to move,

Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority Receives Two Best of the Best Awards from the Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies

In collaboration with Ameresco, RUSA and General Manager Jim Baird recognized for a multi-facility renewable energy and resilience initiative developed to strengthen infrastructure reliability and community resilience

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & ROSEBURG, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions to create reliable power and modernize infrastructure and the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority (RUSA) today announced that RUSA

Champions and School Districts Partner for a Strong 2026-27 School Year

Leading national before- and after-school care provider supports families through partnerships with more than 1,150 schools across the country.

Key takeaways

• For the 2026–27 school year, Champions is launching new partnerships with school districts including Cupertino Union School District (California), Decatur School District 61 (Illinois), Iowa City School District (Iowa), and Spotsylvania County Public Schools (Virginia), expanding access to high-quality afterschool programs for working families.
• Champions partners with elementary and middle schools to provide safe, supervised before- and after-school as well as school break programs.
• Champions works with state agencies, federal programs, employers, and schools to help eligible families access child care tuition assistance and other affordability resources.

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As families across the country enjoy the last

PLEXIS Healthcare Systems Highlights Quantum Choice® Capabilities for Medicare Advantage D-SNP Administration

PLEXIS Healthcare Systems positioned as a major contender in the Everest PEAK Matrix

Quantum Choice® and Orion® provide configurable core administration, workflow automation, and operational visibility for MA Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans

Quantum Choice provides configurable admin, automation, and flexibility that help organizations improve efficiency while supporting the complex requirements of government-sponsored programs.”

— Sean Garrett, COO of PLEXIS

MEDFORD, OR, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Medicare Advantage Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) continue to operate within an evolving regulatory and operational environment while balancing Medicare and

New Book Helps Physician Leaders Protect Their Practices from Embezzlement and Financial Loss

The Embezzlement Epidemic

Healthcare finance and leadership expert Jill Arena urges physicians to view financial stewardship as an essential part of delivering quality healthcare.

"Physicians dedicate years to mastering medicine, yet few receive meaningful education in financial oversight or business leadership. The result isn't financial vulnerability—it's a leadership gap." ”

— Jill Arena, CEO of Health e Practices

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At a time when independent medical practices face mounting financial pressure, increasing administrative complexity, and growing

As Employer Demand for Financial Wellness Benefits Accelerates, medZERO Expands Its Reach Across Industries

Salt & Straw, Leatherman, and two non-profits join a growing roster of employers choosing medZERO to securely eliminate financial barriers to care.

Amongst employers of all varieties there is a growing recognition that the gap between insurance coverage and actual care affordability is a problem that a benefits strategy can and should address.”

— Craig Foude

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- medZERO, a healthcare financial wellness platform focused on making care more accessible and equitable, today announced new employer clients Salt & Straw, Leatherman Tool Company, Easterseals Louisiana, and Goodwill Industries of Kansas. The continued adoption of the

Compliance Monitoring Program Committee meets July 30

SALEM, Ore. — The Compliance Monitoring Program Committee will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, July 30, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. To join, please use the Teams video conference information found on the agenda.

The committee’s agenda includes:

• Roads and steep slopes pilot study updates
• Riparian pilot study report discussion

The meeting is open to the public to attend online via Teams. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting by emailing Marta Frias-Bedolla.

The CMP Committee assists in efforts to monitor compliance with Forest Practices Rules. The committee advises ODF regarding monitoring projects and procedures. View more information on the CMPC webpage.

Firefighters capitalize on moderated weather to strengthen lines on Akawa Butte and Brewer fires

Firefighters took advantage of moderated fire behavior overnight to build direct control lines on two major wildfires in central Oregon. While light rain provided some relief, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon Department of Forestry remain focused on defending homes as a drying period with sustained winds is expected to return this weekend.

The Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters is estimated at 26,144 acres and is three percent

Oregon Housing and Community Services Invests in Housing that Helps Children and Young Adults Thrive

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is aligning public and private resources to invest in Oregon’s future by helping children, youth, and families access stable housing, early learning, and supportive services that give young people the foundation to succeed in school and later in life.

Research consistently shows that housing stability is closely linked to educational success.

Gesa Credit Union and Willamette Valley Bank Announce Acquisition Agreement

Gesa would acquire the Salem-based bank, establishing its first branches in Oregon.

RICHLAND, Wash. & SALEM, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gesa Credit Union and Willamette Valley Bank, together with the bank’s parent company, Oregon Bancorp, Inc., today announced a definitive agreement for Gesa to acquire the Salem-based community bank, bringing two community-first institutions together to do more for the Willamette Valley than either could alone. Under the agreement, Gesa would acquire substantially all of

ESS and Juniper Energy Sign Agreement for 500 MWh+ of Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Deployments

Partnership Begins with Planned 80 MWh California Project and Establishes Framework for Long-term Collaboration

WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESS Tech, Inc. (ESS) (NYSE: GWH) (“ESS” or the “company”), a leading provider of non-lithium energy storage solutions, today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Juniper Energy LLC, a renewable

AIFD Northwest Region, Swan Island Dahlias Launch 'Battle of the Blooms' Competition for 100th Anniversary

Designers compete across 50 acres and 375 dahlia varieties for the inaugural Battle of the Blooms, Sept. 18-20 in Canby, OR.

This centennial is a chance for designers to reconnect with the source of their artistry and honor the growers who make every masterpiece possible.”

— Robbyn Repp, AIFD, Vice President, Northwest AIFD Chapter

CANBY, OR, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) Northwest Region—representing elite floral artists across the Northwestern United States, Canada, and Korea—and Swan Island Dahlias are proud to announce a historic partnership in celebration of Swan Island Dahlias’ 100th

Ferguson Wellman Named to CNBC’s Inaugural Elite Advisors List for 2026

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferguson Wellman Capital Management has been recognized by CNBC as one of the nation's leading wealth management firms serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, earning a place on the publication's inaugural

Hydrolix Named a Finalist for CRN’s 2026 Tech Innovator Awards in the Business Intelligence and Analytics Category

Bot Insights by Hydrolix

Simon Ouderkirk, VP of Product, Hydrolix

Hydrolix.io

Hydrolix Bot Insights recognized for its ability to help enterprises detect, understand, and act on AI bot activity at petabyte scale.

Bot traffic used to be a nuisance. Now it’s an existential risk.”

— Simon Ouderkirk, VP of Product at Hydrolix

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hydrolix, the real-time data platform for internet-scale operations, today announced it has been selected as a 2026 CRN Tech Innovator

Communication Changes Aren't Always Dementia: Speech Therapists Explain the Difference Between Aphasia and Dementia

Experts say understanding the distinction can help individuals receive the right evaluation and treatment sooner.

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When an older adult begins struggling to find words, follow conversations, or express themselves clearly, many families immediately fear dementia. While memory loss and communication

Payfinia and Member Access Processing (MAP) Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Embedded Payments for Credit Unions

~ Strategic alliance delivers instant payments, digital wallet services and embedded payment innovation to more than 100 credit unions nationwide ~

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Payfinia, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) delivering embedded instant payment and digital wallet services to credit unions, today announced a strategic partnership with Member Access Processing (MAP), a CUSO and the leading provider of the Visa DPS Debit, Credit, ATM, and Digital Payment