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Record 63 shipping and cruise lines slow for whale protection off California
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A record 63 shipping and cruise lines voluntarily slowed vessels in California’s expanded whale-safe zone in 2026, cutting speeds to 10 knots or less across more than 310,700 nautical miles.
Oregon grower shatters state pumpkin record at California weigh-off
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Jim Sherwood of Mulino, Oregon, set a new Oregon pumpkin record Saturday with a 2,613-pound giant at the National Pumpkin Weigh Off in Wheatland, California.
Tortoise Construction joins Greater Portland home builders group
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Milwaukie-based Tortoise Construction LLC has joined the Home Building Association of Greater Portland, expanding its access to builder education, advocacy and industry connections across the metro area.
Most U.S. families are cutting back on meat and seafood as grocery prices climb
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A new MarketBeat survey of 3,042 U.S. households found that 62% have reduced the amount or type of meat, seafood or dairy they buy over the past year because of rising grocery prices.
Anderson Poolworks showcases aquatic expertise at Oregon parks conference
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Anderson Poolworks is exhibiting at the 2026 Oregon Recreation & Park Association Annual Conference in Seaside, Oregon, to connect with public-agency leaders responsible for community aquatic facilities.
Stalcup Roofing shares four-step roof inspection checklist for Oregon owners
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Stalcup Roofing & Construction has published a four-point inspection checklist for homeowners and property managers in the Portland metro area ahead of seasonal weather shifts.
Central Oregon Heating flags ductwork as a cause of uneven cooling in Bend homes
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Central Oregon Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical says room-to-room temperature differences in Bend homes can point to ductwork problems, not just an air conditioner issue.
Oregon Honey & Mead Festival returns Aug. 29 to Medford
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The Oregon Honey & Mead Festival is set for Aug. 29 at historic EdenVale Winery in Medford, bringing honey tastings, mead, pollinator education and family activities to Southern Oregon.
PR Consultants Group adds AMICO PR + Strategic Engagement in Oregon
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PR Consultants Group has added AMICO PR + Strategic Engagement as its newest network member, giving the nationwide consortium a foothold in Oregon and expanding AMICO’s ability to serve clients across the U.S. The move also comes with a rebrand…
Cascade Energy ranks No. 74 on PEOPLE’s 2026 Companies That Care list
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Cascade Energy landed at No. 74 on the 2026 PEOPLE Companies That Care list in its first year of participation, earning national recognition for employee ownership, community engagement and energy-savings results.
Oregon Fruit names Carrie Blomquist president
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Oregon Fruit Company promoted Carrie Blomquist to president on July 22, 2026, putting her in charge of the family-owned processor’s next phase of foodservice and fruit-for-beverage growth.
WB Blends partners with Yellow Emperor to expand liquid supplement manufacturing
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WB Blends announced a strategic partnership with Yellow Emperor on August 12, 2026, adding liquid supplement manufacturing capacity and technical depth across tinctures, extracts, herbals and other formulations.
Prineville Aesthetics expands medical spa access in Central Oregon
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Prineville Aesthetics is bringing injectable treatments, laser services and skin health care to Prineville, Oregon, aiming to give Central Oregon residents local access to aesthetic care without traveling to bigger cities.
Vectra Heavy Haulers spotlights cross-border freight planning and Oregon permit support
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Vectra Heavy Haulers is drawing attention to the planning needed for Canada-U.S. freight moves and oversize loads traveling through Oregon.
AiCella joins NSF cell manufacturing center as industry partner
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San Diego-based AiCella, Inc. has joined the NSF Engineering Research Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies as an industry partner.
Alpha IT flags IT management strain for Oregon businesses
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Alpha IT says Oregon businesses are facing growing pressure to keep cloud systems, software, email and voice networks working together without disruption.
Arradiance buys Lotus Applied Technology to push ALD into production
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Arradiance has acquired Lotus Applied Technology, bringing rapid spatial ALD and roll-to-roll deposition technology into its portfolio as of July 30, 2026. The deal is meant to help the company move customers from lab-scale development to…
CocoCoast returns to the US after tariff disruption opens market gaps
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Australian beverage exporter CocoCoast is re-entering the US after an 18-month pause, starting in Washington and Oregon with a new Seattle distributor.
Digital Marketing Group says digital storytelling is reshaping Oregon tourism marketing
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Portland-based Digital Marketing Group says travelers are increasingly influenced by social creators and online content, and it’s using that shift to help Oregon destinations drive measurable tourism growth.
Bull City Freight launches one-desk freight model in Oregon
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Bull City Freight Inc. has launched in Tualatin, Oregon, with a single-desk freight model that bundles consolidation, customs, warehousing and transportation into one shipment record.
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