PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- Daimler Trucks North America, a heavy-duty truck manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Daimler Truck North America Announces New General Manager of Service and Customer Experience Portland, Oregon (Jan. 31, 2025) - Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andreas Scharff as the new General Manager of Service and Customer Experience. Andreas, currently serving as the Head of E-Mobility Sales, Digital Solutions, an  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU expert weighs ethical issues of portable MRI New technology has pros and cons; experts examining concerns before technology comes to patients By Erik Robinson New portable MRI technology now under development promises to expand opportunities for research and clinical treatment to rural areas and among historically underserved populations. However, those opportunities must be carefully bal  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU narrows operating deficit in first half of fiscal year Board of directors hears report from interim president, update on search for permanent president Oregon Health & Science University continued to narrow its projected operating losses above expectations, the university's board of directors heard during its regular public meeting Thursday, Jan. 30. The university in June approved an annu  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU researchers identify protective properties of amniotic fluid Multidisciplinary research team eager to harness the potential of this vital substance to improve prenatal, maternal health By Nicole Rideout Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have made new discoveries about amniotic fluid, a substance historically not well understood in medical research due to the difficulty in o  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 27 (TNSjou) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: By Angela Yeager A new study from Oregon Health & Science University has uncovered how small molecules within bacteria interact with proteins, revealing a network of molecular connections that could improve drug discovery and cancer research. The work also highlights how methods and principles learned from bacterial model systems can be applied to human cells, providing insights into how dis  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 31 -- The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Graduates began high school during the pandemic when classes were remote, yet 81.8% of the Class of 2024 graduated on time. * * * The statewide graduation rate for the class of 2024 is 81.8%, according to data released today by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). The Class of 2024 started high school in distance learning due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and after th  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Governor Tina Kotek announced that she will appoint Ryan R. Rodighiero as District Attorney of Gilliam County. Rodighiero will fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Kara Davis. The appointment is effective immediately. Rodighiero most recently served as Chief Deputy District Attorney in Union County and previously served as a Deputy District Attorney in Coos County. * * * Origina  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Governor Tina Kotek submitted testimony in support of House Bill 2811 to the House Early Childhood and Human Services Committee, reaffirming her support for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Oregon. "We know that every child is full of promise. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is another key step to improve how we support our kids as they learn to read," Governor Kotek said. "By suppo  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * OSU Extension statewide seed giveaway returns for sixth year CORVALLIS, Ore. -- The Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge, Oregon State University Extension's statewide seed giveaway, has returned for a sixth year in 2025 featuring a continued partnership with the Oregon Bee Project and Territorial Seed Company as a new seed source. Starting Feb. 3, individuals and households, schools and groups can si  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Jan. 28 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: Nicholas Kristof, an opinion columnist for the New York Times and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, will deliver the commencement address at Oregon State University's 156th commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. June 14 at Reser Stadium. "Nicholas Kristof's extensive writing and television commentary on human rights, conflict, global health, education, rural communities and many other topics continue to inspire  more

WILSONVILLE, Oregon, Jan. 30 -- Teledyne FLIR issued the following news release: * * * AI-Based Automated Response at the Edge Improves Drone Mission Safety and Performance * * * Goleta, CA, January 29, 2025 - Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced the release of Prism Supervisor, the latest addition to its Prism embedded software ecosystem. Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations at the   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news: Tonkon Torp LLP is excited to welcome attorney Olivia Ashe (Ah-Shay) to its Litigation Department. Ashe's practice is focused on complex commercial civil matters for businesses and individuals and she has extensive experience managing discovery and developing strategies to resolve or avoid disputes. "We are thrilled to have Olivia join us," shared Caroline Harris Crowne, Co-Chair of Tonkon Torp's Litigation Departm  more