WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C., February 13, 2024 -- The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Anne Reynolds, Vice President for Offshore Wind, on the final designation of two Wind Energy Areas (WEA) off the south Oregon coast by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The designation allows BOEM to now invite leaseholder bids from offshore wind   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 17 -- Medical Teams International issued the following news release: Restoring physical and mental health while empowering people impacted by two years of war and violence - this is the primary aim of the global health and humanitarian organization, Medical Teams International, in Ukraine. Every day, our staff strive to improve access to essential emergency health services, psychosocial support, and community engagement for people in Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Dniprope  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 14 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Renewed clashes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between the Congolese army and the M23, a non-state armed group, have triggered massive displacement in recent days, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation for thousands of people. Meanwhile, the main roads around Goma and Sake, routes that are crucial for the movement of civilians, goods and humanitarian aid, have be  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 16 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following statement on Feb. 14, 2024, with 14 organizations: * * * We, the signatories of this statement, call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and a massive increase in humanitarian assistance to avoid famine in Gaza, and as the only way to comply with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2417. Allowing access for humanitarian aid to reach the civilian population is an obligation under International Humanitarian Law and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Last week, NMMA and Oregon Families for Boating (OFFB) partnered together for the group's annual Advocacy Day in Salem, Oregon. Joined by the Marine Retailers of the Americas Association (MRAA) and Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA), the coalition met with over 20 Oregon legislators from the House and Senate and their staff to discuss legislative opportunitie  more

MEDFORD, Oregon, Feb. 14 -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: An Oregon high school teacher has filed a federal lawsuit challenging racial discrimination in the State's Diversity License Expense Reimbursement Program. The program reimburses some teachers for the costs of obtaining or renewing licenses. Like every teacher in Oregon, Tyler Lynn has to renew his teaching license every five years and welcomed the opportunity for reimbursement. Despite Tyler's signific  more