EyeHealth Northwest Expands Pediatric Eye Care Services, Welcomes Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Sasha Strul

Sasha Strul, MD

EyeHealth Northwest Peterkort Waiting Room

EyeHealth Northwest Peterkort Office

New pediatric eye care team increases access to specialized ophthalmology and optometry services for children throughout the region

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- EyeHealth Northwest, a comprehensive eye care practice serving the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area with ophthalmology and

Twin Rivers Plumbing Marks 50th Year in Eugene, Expands Residential Service Division

Commercial contractor behind plumbing work at area hospitals, the University of Oregon, & Eugene Public Library brings five decades of experience to homeowners

EUGENE , OR, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Twin Rivers Plumbing, the Eugene commercial plumbing contractor founded on April 20, 1977, has entered its 50th year of continuous operation

OCTOBER'S WILDFIRE PROTECTION MONTH SERVES AS A REMINDER THAT WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS IS NOW A YEAR-ROUND RESPONSIBILITY

Experts urge homeowners and communities to prioritize ember defense, home hardening, and defensible space as wildfire risk grows beyond traditional fire seasons

BEND, OR, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- October's Wildfire Protection Month is shining a spotlight on a growing reality across the United States: wildfire is no longer a seasonal event confined to a few Western states. Longer fire seasons,

Lipedema Warrior Clinic Continues Monthly Webinar Series with 'Beyond Compression' Educational Event

Lipedema Warrior Clinic

We want women with lipedema to understand that care can go beyond compression and explore options that support their whole health.”

— Dr. Liza Rodriguez

BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Physician led clinic brings women with diagnosed or suspected lipedema together for a free monthly educational series focused on understanding lipedema and the evolving conversation around care.

Lipedema Warrior Clinic is continuing its

OHCS Investment Opens 45 New Affordable Homes in Bend as Central Oregon Works to Address Housing Shortage

More than 40 new homes are opening in Bend, providing more housing opportunities for people and families as Central Oregon continues to grapple with housing costs that have made it increasingly difficult for many workers to live in the communities they work.

“At a moment when the high cost of housing is making it difficult for people to get by, state

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ORION PROJECT NAMED FINALIST FOR NATIONAL STATE IT AWARD

Salem, OR. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Oregon Routing Information Online Project, known as ORION, has been named a finalist for the 2026 National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) State IT Recognition Awards in the category of Digital Experience: Enterprise Solutions. After receiving recognition through Oregon’s State CIO awards, the state’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), Terrence Woods, submitted ORION for national consideration.

The NASCIO State IT Recognition Awards celebrate outstanding technology initiatives that

CAREFREE COVERED RV STORAGE NAMED #1 IN ARIZONA BY BUSINESSRATE

Carefree Covered RV Storage Queen Creek wins BusinessRate's #1 in Arizona 2026 Award for RV Storage Facility

Carefree Covered RV Storage Welcome Center

Carefree Covered RV Storage offering high quality covered storage for your vehicles

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Carefree Covered RV Storage has been named the #1 rated RV storage facility in Arizona by BusinessRate (businessrate.com), an independent ratings platform that scores local

Eugene Mission to Host Live-Streamed Storytelling Event on Homelessness

Eugene Mission Executive Director Sheryl Balthrop listens as a participant shares their story as part of a live, 24-hour storytelling initiative on homelessness.

"Conversations on a Bench" is a 24-hour storytelling initiative in the lead-up to World Homelessness Day

This hope-filled, storytelling initiative invites people to see past myths and engage with the reality of what it means to experience—and overcome—homelessness.”

— Sheryl Balthrop, Eugene Mission Executive Director

EUGENE, OR, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Real talk on homelessness for 24 straight hours. No scripts, no filters, just honest conversations live-

NAVEX Brings Nira for Intake to the Front Lines of Speak-Up Culture

LAKE OSWEGO, OR, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today introduced Nira for Intake, bringing purpose-built AI to one of the most consequential moments in any ethics and compliance program: when someone decides to speak up.

Available to NAVEX One Whistleblowing & Incident Management customers, Nira’s new

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Paiute Chief Joseph Moses of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Salem, OR – Pursuant to the United States Flag Code, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on September 2, 2026, in honor of Chief Joseph Moses, who passed away on August 27. The flag shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset.

Chief Moses was first elected to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (CTWS) Tribal

Recreational Trails Program accepting grant applications for trail projects

The Recreational Trails Program is accepting grant applications through Nov. 16 for approximately $1.6 million in grant funds available for the 2026 grant cycle. The grant program is open to local governments, park districts, state and federal agencies, tribal governments, other public land managers, and nonprofits.

About the grants

This is a federally funded grant program that provides reimbursement to grantees after funds

Oregon Governor Proclaims September Preparedness Month

SALEM, Ore. – Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in Oregon, underscoring the importance of readiness and resilience across the state. The proclamation serves as a rallying point for the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and its partners to amplify preparedness messaging and activities statewide. It also invites all Oregonians to take proactive steps to safeguard their families, homes, and communities against future disasters.

“OEM remains committed to ensuring every Oregonian has access to the tools and resources they need to prepare for emergencies,” OEM Director Erin McMahon, said. “Preparedness Month is a valuable reminder that we are stronger and more resilient when we plan ahead, practice safety, and stay connected within our communities.”

OEM continues to spotlight its “Be 2 Weeks Ready” campaign, a multilingual multimedia toolkit that helps individuals and communities prepare to be self‑sufficient for at least two weeks following a disaster. This year, the campaign will again be supported through community events, educational outreach, and digital engagement across Oregon.

Proclamation Highlights

The governor’s proclamation emphasizes:

• #OregonPreparednessMonth offers a vital opportunity for every Oregonian to learn how to prepare for all types of emergencies.
• Federal, Tribal, state, local, and private sector partners are working together to prevent and respond to disasters.
• OEM prioritizes outreach and education to ensure all Oregonians understand the importance of emergency preparedness.
• Communities across Oregon are actively training, educating, and equipping residents for disaster events.
• Adequate preparation is essential to the health and well-being of every Oregonian.
• The “Be 2 Weeks Ready” program empowers individuals to take meaningful steps toward resilience.

2026 Preparedness Events to Help You Get Started

To cap off Preparedness Month, OEM invites the public to attend the Ready Fair on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Salem. This free, family-friendly event is designed to help our communities build resilience and preparedness.

The Ready Fair will bring together subject-matter experts and community partners to share

Skyraxt Inc. Would Rather Show You Four Recorded Events Than a Tracking Map That's Guessing

Portland freight coordination company Skyraxt Inc. builds every shipment around one documented file - and refuses to fake live tracking.

We'd rather show a customer four recorded events than a map that's guessing”

— Raul Vazquez

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Somewhere between pickup and delivery, most shipments go quiet.

Not because anything went wrong. Because the information got scattered. The route sits in an email thread, the handling notes are in a PDF someone forwarded twice, the facility receipt is with a receiving clerk who has already moved on to the next truck, and the

Oregon Affordable Housing Development Pairs Homes with Child Care to Tackle Two Affordability Challenges at Once

As communities nationwide grapple with shortages of both affordable housing and child care, a new development on the Oregon coast is bringing the two together in one place. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) celebrated last week with local partners the grand opening of Elm Park,

Emergency Fire Cost Committee meets Sept. 8

SALEM, Ore. — The Emergency Fire Cost Committee (EFCC) will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in the Tillamook Room, Building C, Oregon Department of Forestry at 2600 State Street in Salem. To join virtually, please use the Teams video conference information found on the agenda.

The committee’s agenda includes:

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