PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 12 -- Daimler Trucks North America, a heavy-duty truck manufacturer, issued the following news release: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) developed the Custom Hardware and Electronics Configurator (CHEC) tool to streamline the vocational customization process. The CHEC tool enables Truck Equipment Manufacturers (TEM) and dealers to easily view, edit, compare and update electrical configurations in Freightliner vocational trucks, reducing upfit time. The CHEC tool d  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 12 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN/ABC's Week 12 college football schedule will feature a major College Football Playoff implication game in all four Saturday windows, including both undefeated LSU and Baylor in primetime. The Bears will host the Oklahoma Sooners, another CFP contender, on ABC's Saturday Night Football Presented by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's, while Alabama, Clemson and Penn State play in the afternoon with Ore  more

HUNT VALLEY, Maryland, Nov. 13 -- EA Engineering, Science and Technology, a provider of environmental, compliance, natural resources, and infrastructure engineering and management solutions, issued the following news release: EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC (EA), a leading provider of interdisciplinary environmental services, announced today that it was honored with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 Howard Orlean Excellence in Site Reuse Award for its w  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * - Governor Kate Brown calls for bold action on climate crisis after receiving report * * * Today, the Governor's Council on Wildfire Response released its report, predicting the cost of extended wildfire seasons will exceed tens of billions of dollars over the next 20 years. Studies suggest the comprehensive costs of wildfire are, on average, 11 times greater than the immediate costs of firefighting  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 15 -- N.W. Natural (formerly Northwest Natural Gas) issued the following news release: This past year NW Natural customers and shareholders contributed more than $143,000 to the Gas Assistance Program to help low-income families and seniors in the Pacific Northwest pay their heating bills during the cold winter months. "Thanks to the generosity of our customers and the support of community action networks, we've been able to help those most in need with their heating cos  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * - Oregon and Washington have jointly dedicated $44 million to re-open an office focusing on replacing vital infrastructure * * * This Monday, Governors Kate Brown and Jay Inslee of Oregon and Washington will formally kick off joint efforts between the states to replace the interstate bridge spanning the Columbia River. "The current interstate bridge is over 100 years old, and it's showing its age.   more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Governor Kate Brown announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Washington County Circuit Court created by the elevation of Judge Danielle Hunsaker to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Governor will fill the position by appointment. She congratulated Judge Hunsaker on her appointment to the Ninth Circuit and thanked her for her dedicated service to the state court b  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 11 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: The Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University and the Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute today announced a new collaboration to provide patients in Idaho and eastern Oregon access to advanced cancer care, specialized services and innovative research. For more than two decades, Saint Alphonsus has been a leader in cancer care in Idaho and eastern Oregon. Collaborating with Sain  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Nov. 14 -- Oregon State University issued the following news: "Saving Atlantis," a feature-length documentary on coral reefs produced by Oregon State University filmmakers, is now streaming and accessible to viewers worldwide on digital platforms, including Amazon, Google Play and iTunes. "Saving Atlantis" focuses on the dramatic decline of coral reef ecosystems around the world and the impact on people who depend on them. The film's producers followed coral microbiologist R  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 15 [TNSmedicalresearch-Journal of the American Geriatric Society] -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: Researchers from Florida Atlantic University and the Oregon Research Institute (ORI) and are the first to demonstrate statistically significant links between self-reported regular use of prescription drugs for pain and/or sleep, and longitudinal risk of frailty in adults ages 65 and o  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 14 -- The Oregon House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * - Focuses on Oregon's experience with passenger rail, asks for support * * * Rep. Nancy Nathanson (D-Eugene)testified in front of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials to day about Oregon's experience supporting passenger rail service and the outlook for its future in the state. The hearing, Amtrak Now and Into the Future,featured testimony from a variety of passen  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 12 -- The Oregon House Democrats issued the following news release: Rep. Carla Piluso (D-Gresham) announced today that she will not seek a fourth term to represent House District 50 in 2020. "It's been the greatest honor of my life to represent the people of House District 50. I'll never stop serving this community, but after three terms, it's time for me to let the next generation take the reins," Rep. Piluso said. Rep. Piluso, who will serve out the remainder of her ter  more