The Coffee Shops® announce two registered trademarks

The Coffee Shops® announce two registered trademarks

The two registered marks strengthen the company’s brand identity across construction industries.

These registered trademarks represent the growth of The Coffee Shops and our commitment to creating trusted places where professionals can connect, learn and grow.”

— Heidi J. Ellsworth

SISTERS, OR, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Coffee Shops®, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announce that

Sightline Intelligence Supports Efforts to Strengthen America’s Drone Industry and Supply Chain

Sightline Intelligence

Company highlights the importance of trusted onboard intelligence across the U.S. drone industrial base

Sightline is strengthening that technology base by giving U.S. drone manufacturers access to trusted onboard vision technology for the systems they are building today and in the future.”

— Jon Atwood, CEO of Sightline Intelligence

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sightline Intelligence, a provider of field-proven vision intelligence for mission-critical defense and unmanned systems, today responded to the Administration’s continued efforts to strengthen America’s drone industry and supply chain and reduce reliance on foreign sources for critical drone technologies.

As outlined in the White House fact sheet, the Administration’s latest action imposes tariffs

The Canopy Raises 'A Toast to New Beginnings' with September 15 Grand Re-Opening in Northwest Portland

Boutique assisted living and memory care community celebrates refreshed identity and aging-in-place philosophy

With a refreshed look, the support of Compass Senior Living, and a joyful, experienced team, this is our moment to reintroduce who we are and invite the community inside.”

— Sheralyn Storr, Community Relations Director at The Canopy

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Canopy a Senior Living Community, is an assisted living and memory care community operated by Compass Senior Living, that will host a grand re-opening celebration, "A Toast to New

Portland Yellowjacket Calls Peak as Late Summer Colonies Turn Aggressive

The Killers Pest Control reports a late-season rise in Portland yellowjacket nest calls as mature colonies shift from brood care to scavenging.

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Yellowjacket colonies across the Portland metro reach their largest size of the year in late summer, and the calls that follow are rarely about a single wasp. The Killers Pest Control, a Pest Control

Sightline Intelligence Doubles Portland Headquarters to Support Rapid Growth in Embedded Vision Intelligence

Sightline Intelligence

Headquarters expansion reflects continued investment in engineering talent, product development and long-term growth in the Pacific Northwest

Our team has spent nearly two decades solving that challenge, and this expansion reflects both the growing demand for our technology and our confidence in what comes next.”

— Jon Atwood, CEO of Sightline Intelligence

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sightline Intelligence, a leader in embedded vision intelligence for mission-critical defense systems, today announced the opening of a newly completed third floor, doubling its Portland headquarters footprint to 15,246 square feet to support continued growth, streamline product innovation, and meet increasing customer demand.

The expansion reflects Sightline's ongoing investment in its employees and its long-term

Influential Women Showcases Cheyanne Larsen-Glenn: Creative Entrepreneur Capturing Authentic Stories Via Visual Media

WILSONVILLE, OR, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Owner of Lars Creative Co. and Lars Social Co. Blends Art, Social Media, and Storytelling to Celebrate Love, Build Brands, and Create Meaningful Connections

Cheyanne Larsen-Glenn is a creative

NAVEX Expands Nira, Bringing Smarter AI to the Customer Support Experience

LAKE OSWEGO, OR, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced Nira for Support, extending the capabilities of Nira, the NAVEX Intelligent Response Agent, into the customer support experience. Available within the NAVEX

Portland physician's new satirical novel imagines a comedian exiled for making people laugh — then real life followed

Dump's Kingdom Cover

Dr. Gregg Coodley

Satire Is the Best Medicine

Joe's journey is really about what we lose when we stop valuing knowledge, kindness, and honor, and what it takes to get those things back.”

— Dr. Coodley

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When Joe's teachers start dismissing education as obsolete in the era of AI, something has gone deeply wrong with the world he knows.

Gregg Coodley, M.D.'s Dump's Kingdom

DEQ’s ZERO Fleet Rebate Program commits nearly all funding

Money goes to more than 150 new, zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty vehicles across Oregon

Big news! Just eight months after launching, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced today the Zero-Emissions Rebates for Oregon Fleets Program, also known as the ZERO Fleet Rebate Program, has committed

Many Oregonians may qualify for SNAP work or activity rule exemptions without realizing it

Oregon - Many Oregonians who are required to meet SNAP work or activity rules may qualify for an exemption based on their health, work, education, caregiving responsibilities or other

The Oregon National Guard To Host Ribbon-cutting Ceremony For Renovations At The Corvallis Armory

SALEM, Ore. - A formal ribbon-cutting and rededication ceremony for the recently completed renovations at the Oregon Army National Guard Corvallis

Influential Women Highlights Ashley Elizabeth Neybert, PhD: Lead Curriculum Specialist At Independence Science

CORVALLIS, OR, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Education Researcher, Curriculum Designer, and Accessibility Advocate Helps Create More Inclusive STEM Learning Experiences for Students With Disabilities

Ashley Elizabeth Neybert, PhD, is an

Cresa’s Portland Office Named a 2026 Best Places to Work Honoree

Cresa's team includes more than 1,000 professionals who come together to integrate their expertise in the name of empowering occupiers to make their businesses better.

Cresa is the world's leading global commercial real estate advisory firm that exclusively represents occupiers and specializes in the delivery of fully integrated real estate solutions.

Cresa remains focused on the values that helped earn this recognition in the first place: putting people first, working without conflict of interest on behalf of clients, and fostering an environment where employees feel genuinely valued, supported, and inspired.

The Best Place to Work is not an award for a single project or transaction; it's a reflection of how people experience their work environment every single day, from the support they receive from colleagues to the sense of purpose they feel in their roles.

The recognition places Cresa among this year's Best Places to Work honorees in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cresa Portland, the local office of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firm exclusively representing occupiers,

Portland Heat and Smoke Can Take Overnight Window Cooling Off the Table

Central Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing says Portland Heat and Smoke Can Take Overnight Window Cooling Off the Table

$99 Heating/Cooling Tune-Up

$250 Rebate – EnergyTrust Air Conditioner Rebate

Central Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing explains how closed-window nights change AC demand, filtration needs, and late-summer comfort decisions.

When smoke keeps windows closed overnight, the AC may start the next day with more heat still indoors. Good airflow and the right filter help the system manage that added cooling load this week.”

— Andrew Scheidt, General Manager of Central Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Many Portland households use cool night air to help the home recover after a hot afternoon. When smoke or poor outdoor air quality makes open windows

Old Trapper Proud Partner of the Big 12 Conference and Becomes Presenting Partner of “Inside the 12” Studio Show

Premium Beef Jerky Brand Increases Visibility Across Monster Energy Big 12 Football and Monster Energy Big 12 Basketball with New Media Integration

The addition of Inside the 12 gives us another way to be part of the fan experience and stay connected with the teams, athletes and communities that make the Big 12 unique”

— Robert Leary, Chief Marketing Officer

FOREST GROVE, OR, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Old Trapper today announced the continuation of its partnership with the Big 12 Conference, increasing its visibility across the Conference’s football and basketball programming for the 2026-27 season.

As part of the renewed agreement, Old Trapper will become the Presenting Partner of Inside the 12 - the Conference’s flagship football and basketball studio show - as well as featured segments including In the Trenches during

Bigleaf Networks Takes Starlink and 5G Offshore in Live Jet Ski Network Optimization Demonstration

Live demonstration from a waterborne jet ski shows how Bigleaf Network Optimization integrates Starlink and 5G to maintain application connectivity

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bigleaf Networks, a leader in network optimization and wireless-first connectivity, today announced plans to demonstrate enterprise connectivity from a waterborne jet ski using Starlink, 5G, and the Bigleaf

Smarsh Named to Inc. 5000 for the 19th Consecutive Year

Smarsh continues to lead the industry with sustained AI-driven innovation and growth

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smarsh®, the global leader in communications data and intelligence, today announced it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the 19th consecutive year. This

Get Simple Box Marks 9th Anniversary with Salem Facility Upgrades, New Technology, and Community Focus

Get Simple Box Storage Containers - Salem team

Fresh off a "Best of the Willamette Valley" win, local owners reinvest in Salem infrastructure and the "Box Bot" delivery system to serve surrounding areas.

Getting healthy taught me to prioritize what matters—showing up for my family, team, and community. Nine years later, we still believe people will always matter more than things.”

— Trevor Eshuis, Co-Owner & Operator

SALEM, OR, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Get Simple Box Storage Containers in Salem is celebrating its ninth anniversary in the Willamette Valley, capping off one of the most transformative

Brendan Cleak & Kelly Dawn Noel’s Triumphant New Film 'Staying' Makes Its 2026 Festival Debut

Staying (2026) Directed by Brendan Cleak

Short Documentary Film “Staying” Premieres on the 2026–2027 Festival Circuit

When my mind was at its darkest, creating became the thread that kept me tethered to the world. Drawing, writing, filming, each act was a small rebellion against the voice telling me to give up.”

— Kelly Dawn Noel

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The powerful short documentary film Staying, by award-winning director Brendan Cleak and groundbreaking multimedia artist

RoofersCoffeeShop® launches Canadian microsite to serve the Canadian roofing industry

RoofersCoffeeShop® launches Canadian microsite to serve the Canadian roofing industry

RoofersCoffeeShop.ca has been updated to a full microsite committed to keeping the Canadian roofing industry informed and educated.

After we secured RoofersCoffeeShop.ca in 2025, we knew it was time to create a microsite featuring the latest roofing news, industry updates and stories specific to the Canadian market.”

— Heidi J. Ellsworth

SISTERS, OR, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, proudly announces the launch of

New CONVERSATIONS WORTH HAVING QuickStart Guide Addresses Overlooked Barrier to AI Results: Under-Designed Conversations

CONVERSATIONS WORTH HAVING® QuickStart Guide for Artificial Intelligence

RLD Group, LLC | Rebooting Leadership Drive™

A four-part guide to scale and optimize what works, and resolve disruptive fragmentation

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As organizations move from AI experimentation to enterprise adoption, many are discovering that technology alone doesn't create alignment

NAVEX Transforms Policy Management with AI-Powered Nira and Integration APIs

LAKE OSWEGO, OR, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced Nira for Policy Guidance, the latest AI-powered experience within NAVEX One, delivering Policy Content Integration APIs that securely connect approved policy content

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

Asterisk (TSE:6522)

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

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

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