PORTLAND, Oregon, April 17 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * After cancer diagnoses, OHSU patient says becoming a mother is 'an amazing gift' OHSU patient and employee shares her experience with multiple cancer recurrences, a unique clinical trials program, and welcoming a baby girl By Amanda Gibbs Ariel Shaak noticed a lump in her right breast. She shared her concerns with her primary care clinician during an annual check-up. Because she was only 30 a  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 17 -- Daimler Trucks North America, a heavy-duty truck manufacturer, issued the following news: * * * Autonomous Driving: Daimler Truck delivers latest iteration of autonomous-ready truck platform to Torc * Daimler Truck delivers the latest iteration of the autonomous-ready truck platform based on the new Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia with redundant safety features to Torc. * Torc, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, enters productization phase to prepare for comm  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Students Present Research at Poster Session The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department recently held a poster session, during which students from Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore presented their research findings. Among the participants was Abby Champlin '25, from Colorado, who did research in the lab of Assistant Professor of Chemistry Ashlee M. Plummer-Mede  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governors Issue Joint Letter Against Harmful Proposal to Disrupt State Marketplaces & Limit Access to Health Insurance Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Gov. JB Pritzker, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek fight against Harmful Proposal to Disrupt State Marketplaces DENVER -- Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Maryl  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 15 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governors Issue Joint Letter Against Harmful Proposal to Disrupt State Marketplaces & Limit Access to Health Insurance CHICAGO --Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a joint letter to Peter Nelson, Director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 16 -- Western Star, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, issued the following news release: * * * How Western Star is Making Trucking Cool Again to Attract New Drivers Join the Ride in 2025! June 6-9, 2025 in Bend, Oregon PORTLAND, Ore., (April 15, 2025) - As the trucking industry faces a critical need to attract and engage new talent, Western Star, a brand of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), has found a way to help inspire the next wave of drivers through  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 15 -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news: * * * Lewis & Clark and Albina Vision Trust Launch Historic Partnership The new collaboration will build a hub for education and economic opportunity within Portland's redeveloped Lower Albina district to foster learning as a core value of the community and provide opportunities for Albina residents and Lewis & Clark students, staff, and faculty. The Albina Vision Trust (AVT) and Lewis & Clark are proud to annou  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 15 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * Navigating Transit With Low Vision: PSU Works With TriMet To Improve Wayfinding By Lacey Friedly For people who are blind or have low vision, navigating public transportation can be a daunting challenge. Portland State University (PSU) is partnering with TriMet--the transit agency serving the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area--to make it easier. "Human Wayfinding" is a new collaborative researc  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 18 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU study identifies new method for improving lung growth and function in preterm infants Clinical trial demonstrates efficacy, safety of breathing therapy to promote respiratory health By Nicole Rideout Adding two weeks of continuous positive airway pressure for preterm infants in the hospital substantially improves lung growth and function, according to new research from Oregon Health & Sc  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 17 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * Governor Kotek Convenes Oregon Business Roundtable to Discuss Tariffs, Trade, and the Economy Food, beverage, shipping, agriculture, and apparel industries talk about the impacts of tariffs in Oregon; Business Oregon launches survey to hear from more businesses Today, Governor Tina Kotek convened Oregon businesses to discuss the potential impacts of President Trump's U.S. tariffs   more

SALEM, Oregon, April 15 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Governor Kotek, Commissioner Stephenson Announce Joint Effort to Protect Oregon Students Oregon Department of Education, Bureau of Labor and Industries issued guidance to protect students from bullying, discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin and immigration status Today, Governor Tina Kotek and the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Commissioner Christina   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 17 -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * PGE Foundation strengthens commitment to rural communities PGE Foundation releases 2024 Impact Report PORTLAND, Ore. (DATE) -- The PGE Foundation is increasing its support for those who work and live in rural communities to promote economic growth and prosperity. This commitment is highlighted in the PGE Foundation's 2024 Impact Report released earl  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 18 -- Williamette University issued the following news: * * * Polar law course introduces students to complex legal issues in one of the planet's most vulnerable regions By Jessica Rotter Last summer, a group of Willamette Law students ventured into unexplored legal territory. The school's groundbreaking Polar Law course -- the only one of its kind in the nation -- challenged students to tackle the complex legal challenges unfolding at the ends of the earth. Polar Law i  more