UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: States that are associated with signature varietals of wine can realize an economic benefit -- some examples are regions in California linked with zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, Oregon with pinot noir and the Finger Lakes region of New York with riesling. Now, a new study by Penn State researchers suggests that there is potential for Pennsylvania to join that list. In findings rec  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Kicking off the week, President Biden visited Prince William Forest Park in Virginia to commemorate Earth Day. The President announced a series of programs to combat climate change, including putting more than 20,000 young Americans to work through the American Climate Corps and $7 billion to expand access to residential solar installations. In Illinois: Walls 102: President Biden marks Earth Day by a  more

EUGENE, Oregon, April 25 -- Lane Community College issued the following news: The Lane Community College Board of Education and Budget Committee will meet Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the LCC Boardroom, building 3, main campus, 4000 E. 30th Ave., Eugene. The meetings will also be accessible via Lane's event streaming page (https://www.lanecc.edu/community/events/live-college-events). The Budget Committee meeting will be called to order at 5:00 p.m. The committee will elect a chair and vice chair  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 27 (TNSres) -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news on April 25, 2024: Lewis & Clark history students are putting their research skills to work for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Immigration stands out as one of the most contentious issues in American politics today. In particular, conditions at the southern border fuel significant frustration across the political spectrum, yet viable solutions remain elusive. With a surge in asylum seekers arriv  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Grants Pass, a small city in Southern Oregon, is at the center of a pivotal Supreme Court case deciding the legality of anti-camping regulations targeting the homeless. The outcome could set a precedent nationwide, impacting policies on homelessness and the rights of the unhoused. With hundreds living outdoors, the case underscores fundamental questions about survival and community support for vulnerable residents.   more

SALEM, Oregon, April 27 -- The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Several advisory committees holding public meetings in May are listed below. There may be other committees meeting during the month as well. You can find information about these and all other advisory committee meetings on our "Get Involved" website (https://www.oregon.gov/odot/Get-Involved/Pages/index.aspx) and by clicking the links below. You can also check Oregon's Public M  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 23 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: Oregon Health & Science University faces a challenge in balancing the budget before the end of the fiscal year, even as patient demand has never been greater, the academic health center's board of directors heard Friday, April 19, during a regular public meeting. Through the end of March, OHSU recorded an operating loss of $44 million on a $4.9 billion annual budget. Expenses have been driven higher b  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 27 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news on April 26, 2024: * * * Rural impact is particularly significant; findings provide glimmer of hope in ongoing opioid crisis * * * By Erik Robinson The number of health care professionals able to write a prescription for a key medication to treat addiction quadrupled at community health clinics from 2016 to 2021, according to a new study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University.  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 26 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news on April 25, 2024: Tonkon Torp associate Samantha Taylor has joined the Board of Trustees for Oregon Parks Forever. She also serves as the Secretary on the organization's Executive Committee. Oregon Parks Forever raises funds and builds partnerships to restore and create new facilities and sites in the Oregon state, county, and local park and forest system. "It's an honor to serve on the Oregon Parks Board of Trus  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 27 -- Williamette University issued the following news: By Jessica Rotter Willamette Law is proud to announce the launch of the Immigrant Justice Scholars (IJS) program. This groundbreaking initiative is aimed at supporting social justice-minded students in a specialized course of study and community participation, leading to post-graduate attorney positions in funded fellowships. The program includes an immigration-specific curriculum, experiential learning opportunities  more