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

Lillie&Lee, America’s Most-Followed Pet Wellness Brand, Expands Into Human Wellness

Lillie&Lee Human Wellness Line of Products

Lillie&Lee brings the same independent third-party lab testing, clean formulations and rescue-rooted mission to a full human line, backed by new research.

SALEM, OR, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lillie&Lee, America’s most-followed pet wellness brand with more than 950,000 followers across its social media platforms, today announced the

Peak Electric Group Urges Columbia County Homeowners to Get Backup Power Properly Installed Before Peak Wildfire Season

Utilities can call a Public Safety Power Shutoff with as little as an hour of final notice

SCAPPOOSE, OR, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Peak Electric Group is urging homeowners across Columbia County and the greater Portland area to have backup power properly installed and inspected now, as the region moves into the most active stretch of wildfire season and the period when planned power shutoffs are most likely.

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved utility wildfire mitigation plans for the

The Grove Senior Living Marks a New Chapter with 'Rooted in the Rogue Valley' Grand Re-Opening in Medford

Newly unified independent living, assisted living and memory care campus debuts a refreshed identity and full continuum-of-care in the Rogue Valley

Compass has deep roots in the Rogue Valley, and The Grove reflects that every day. We've brought our community together and are excited to welcome neighbors and partners to see what's new.”

— Pam Roberts, Campus Executive Director, The Grove

MEDFORD, OR, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Grove Senior Living, an independent living, assisted living and memory care community operated by Compass Senior Living, will host its

Firefighters reach 62% containment on Rowe Creek Complex as Highway 26 stays closed

Firefighters have reached 62 percent containment on the lightning-caused Rowe Creek Complex, which has now burned 329,012 acres. Despite this progress, U.S. Highway 26 will remain closed to the public due to the extreme risks posed by ongoing firefighting and cleanup operations.

Rowe Creek Fire Map from August 5, 2026.

While crews are making steady gains,

Avamere Refocuses Strategy on Senior Housing and Home-Based Services

Company honors its skilled nursing roots while building on its legacy of service through senior housing and home-based support.

We believe we can continue serving seniors in meaningful ways through exceptional senior housing communities and expanded home-based services that honor how people want to live and age.”

— Rick Miller

TIGARD, OR, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Avamere today announced an important evolution in its long-term strategy, focusing future investment and growth on senior housing communities and

The Standard Names James Schugel National Sales Consultant, Finals & Deal Strategy for Retirement Plans

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) welcomes James Schugel as a national sales consultant, Finals and Deal Strategy. In this role, Schugel will support The Standard’s retirement plan sales efforts for plans with $10 million or more in assets by helping deliver strategies, tools and consultative resources to advisors and clients in this growing market segment.

Schugel brings 11 years of financial services and retirement industry experience to The

The Standard Names Tony McMasters as Regional Vice President in Retirement Plans

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) welcomes Tony McMasters as a regional vice president in Retirement Plans. In this role, McMasters will work with advisors, plan sponsors and third-party administrators in eastern Pennsylvania.

McMasters has more than 35 years of experience in the retirement plans industry, including

Happiness Expert Anthony Poponi Reveals Embarrassing Stories Behind Lessons in New Humorous Memoir Never Tony, Please

Tony Poponi

BEND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After more than two decades helping audiences and organizations understand happiness, resilience, and human connection, author, comedian, and keynote speaker Anthony Poponi is turning the

KinderCare Learning Companies Appoints David Barse to Board of Directors

Experienced business leader and investor brings decades of strategic, financial, and governance expertise

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC), one of the nation's leading providers of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced the appointment of David Barse to its Board of Directors, effective Aug. 3, 2026.

Barse is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of DMB Holdings, a family office, and

EyeHealth Northwest Opens Expanded Eastside Surgery Center, First in Oregon With UNITY® Cataract System

Surgery Room at Eastside Surgery Center

UNITY® Cataract System

Eastside Surgery Center

Renovation adds three operating rooms and next-generation cataract technology to expand surgical capacity for Portland-area patients.

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- EyeHealth Northwest has completed a major expansion at its Eastside Surgery Center, adding three