PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 15 -- Daimler Trucks North America, a heavy-duty truck manufacturer, issued the following news release: Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) has delivered 20 zero-emission, battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Beverage Group (RBG), a total bev-alc (alcoholic beverages) distributor. The vehicles, deployed at RBG's Golden Brands - East Bay and Harbor Distributing - Huntington Beach warehouses, mark the first phase in RBG's transition to a full  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Today, Willamette Week endorsed Janelle Bynum for Oregon's 5th Congressional District over vulnerable anti-abortion Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer for a second time. While House Republicans like Chavez-DeRemer present an active "threat to reproductive rights," WW writes, "it is important that Oregon's 5th be represented by a candidate who shares the views of the vast ma  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 16 -- Freightliner, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Industry's best-selling Class 8 truck sets new standards in safety, efficiency and profitability * * * Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), today unveiled the fifth generation Cascadia. The newest addition to the Freightliner family builds on its legacy as t  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 18 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: In 2022, Sherwood's Atalie Mitchell found herself at a crossroads. Having spent years caring for her family, including a husband with spina bifida and children with autism and ADHD, Mitchell decided it was time to pursue a career that would provide stability and financial security. With a Nursing degree already under her belt but years removed from the workforce, Mitchell sought out new employment opportunities   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: House Majority PAC is launching new television ads across 15 districts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington. AZ-01 HMP is launching a new television ad, "Years", highlighting David Schweikert's 33 years in politics and how he supported radical plans to raise  more

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, Oct. 18 -- Linfield University issued the following news: By Kathy Foss The Linfield University School of Business held its second-annual YET... Symposium at the Sentinel Hotel on October 16, drawing a full house of 200 students and professionals for a morning of networking, thought leadership and educational discussions. The event focused on the idea that the future of business is relationship-oriented. The sessions encouraged students and business professionals to engag  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Jessamyn Neuhaus became director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) in August. The Universitywide center supports faculty and instructors with professional development programming and resources and services that promote effective, inclusive and innovative teaching. Known nationally for spearheading unique teaching-excellence initiatives, Neuhaus is also a professor in the School of Education.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) today released a statement following Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer's victory in the third Oregon's 5th Congressional district debate tonight: "Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer once again showcased her bipartisan leadership that is delivering results for everyday Oregonians from lowering the cost of living to fighting the devastating tol  more

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, Oct. 18 -- The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: ODOT representatives, construction crews, and McMinnville and Yamhill County community leaders gathered Wednesday, Oct. 16, to dedicate the new bridge over the South Yamhill River from OR 18 to Three Mile Lane. "On behalf of ODOT, I just want to thank the city, the county and the community for your patience," ODOT Area 3 Manager Anna Henson said. "We were under constructi  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Audience Peaked at 13.4 Million Viewers for Game's Final Minutes * * * Ohio State-Oregon Big Ten Saturday Night Thriller Oregon's thrilling 32-31 victory over Ohio State in a matchup of top-three teams on Big Ten Saturday Night drew the largest primetime audience for a regular season Big Ten conference football game since 2008, with an average of 10.2 million viewers across NBC, Pea  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 19 -- The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: * * * Lessons and Toolkit help districts educate students about fentanyl and opioid dangers, and develop policies and practices for substance use prevention and response * * * As fentanyl keeps showing up in a variety of drugs on the illicit market, state agencies are continuing their effort to help Oregon educators engage with students about the drug's dangers - and preventing  more

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 19 -- The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release: On Sept. 27, the Oregon legislature's statewide Transportation Safety and Sustainability Outreach Tour held its final stop in Hillsboro. The 12-stop tour started June 4 in Portland before taking legislators along the roads, bridges, bus routes, and pedestrian paths of Oregon's coast, the Willamette Valley, southern Oregon, eastern Oregon, central Oregon and back to the Portland metro area. Leg  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 15 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: Portland State University and Portland Community College announced a groundbreaking partnership to address the critical workforce needs of Oregon's semiconductor industry. The Microchip Industry Collaborative for Research, Outreach, Training, and Education Coordination (MICRO-TEC) initiative marks a significant step toward elevating Oregon's position in the semiconductor sector and supporting the state's econom  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 16 -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Clean energy advocates from around the nation gathered in the Rose City this October to discuss the importance of hydropower during the National Hydropower Association's Clean Currents Conference. The annual conference was held at the Oregon Convention Center October 7 - 10, bringing together industry professionals from various sectors, including conventional  more

ASHLAND, Oregon, Oct. 15 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news release: The initial yearly conference of Southern Oregon University's Institute for Applied Sustainability attracted about 85 sustainability professionals from southern Oregon and northern California this month for two days of hands-on learning, actionable insights and connection-building in Ashland and nearby venues. The invitation-only conference on Oct. 3 and 4 was open to those in agencies and organizations f  more

WILSONVILLE, Oregon, Oct. 15 -- Teledyne FLIR issued the following news release: * * * * Multi-sensor surveillance and air defense platform features advanced radar, imaging, and RF technology; * Interoperable with wide range of non-kinetic and kinetic drone defeat systems; * Effective against drone swarms, can detect up to 500 targets simultaneously; * Battle-proven in Ukraine * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), is introdu  more

WILSONVILLE, Oregon, Oct. 17 -- Teledyne FLIR issued the following news release: GOLETA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2024 -- Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced the ITAR-free Vue TV128+ camera module, a high-performance, thermal-and-visible camera payload. Purpose-built for the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS), it provides industry-leading thermal sensitivity for first responder missions and industrial inspections. The Vue TV128+ series   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 18 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news: Tonkon Torp LLP is pleased to welcome associate attorneys Ryan Costello and Sowmiya Raju to its Litigation Department. Prior to joining Tonkon Torp, Ryan Costello worked as a staff attorney with the Metropolitan Public Defender as part of the Minor Felonies unit. While there, he regularly managed over 100 active cases, reviewing discovery, conducting investigations, and drafting motions. Ryan earned his law degree  more