PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 11 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news: FUJIFILM North America Corporation's Personalized Photo Products Group is pleased to announce that it will hire up to 250 seasonal employees for production roles at its Portland, Oregon manufacturing plant as the company enters its busiest production season of the year. The Fujifilm plant in Portland produces a wide variety of custom photo products ranging from photo books, prints and cards to ornaments, textiles, wall decor,   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 8 -- George Fox University issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded George Fox University a $1.25 million grant to support efforts at Portland Seminary that will help Christian women preachers strengthen their abilities to proclaim the gospel in more engaging and effective ways. George Fox University is one of 81 organizations to receive a grant through Lilly Endowment's Compelling Preaching Initiative. The initiative's aim is t  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 6 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight has bolstered its Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group with the addition of Cliff DeGroot as a partner in Portland. He was previously a partner with Davis Wright Tremaine. Mr. DeGroot focuses his practice on counseling startups, emerging growth companies and restaurants on governance and general corporate matters. He has extensive experience forming and structuring corporatio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect freedom we all enjoy every single day. Unfortunately, House Democrats like Val Hoyle have actively worked to deprive America's veterans of health care and other benefits. In case you forgot: Earlier this year Val Hoyle voted against funding veterans' health care and veterans' benefits. The bill she v  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect freedom we all enjoy every single day. Unfortunately, House Democrats like Andrea Salinas have actively worked to deprive America's veterans of health care and other benefits. In case you forgot: Earlier this year Andrea Salinas voted against funding veterans' health care and veterans' benefits. The   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 11 (TNSres) -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2023: Constangy attorneys Joseph Mackey and Gary Wheeler will present a webinar on the ins and outs of paid and protected leave on Nov. 29. SHRM and HRCI credits are pending for this webinar. During the webinar, our attorneys will survey the legal requirements of leave from employment under certain state laws and federal laws, discuss the related rights and obl  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 10 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: OHSU Health and Aetna(R), a CVS Health company, today announced a new multi-year agreement that will keep OHSU Health as an in-network provider for Aetna members. This agreement includes OHSU Health clinics, hospitals and the health care providers who coordinate care across the system, including Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Adventi  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Nov. 8, 2023: Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Joseph M. Charter as Jackson County Justice of the Peace. The appointment is effective January 5, 2024. "Judge Charter is an experienced adjudicator and a dedicated member of the Jackson County community," Governor Kotek said. "I look forward to seeing his work as Justice of the Peace." Joseph M. Charter (he/him) previously served as Justice of  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news: Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Gilliam County Justice Court created by the planned retirement of Judge Cris Patnode. The Governor thanked Judge Patnode for her dedicated judicial service, and announced that she will fill the position by appointment. Judge Patnode's retirement takes effect May 31, 2024. Interested applicants should address their co  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news: Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Jackson County Circuit Court created by the planned retirement of Judge Timothy C. Gerking. The Governor thanked Judge Gerking for his dedicated judicial service and announced that she will fill the position by appointment. Judge Gerking's retirement takes effect December 31, 2023. Interested applicants should addres  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2023: Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Umatilla and Morrow County Circuit Court created by the planned retirement of Judge Christopher R. Brauer. The Governor thanked Judge Brauer for his dedicated judicial service, and announced that she will fill the position by appointment. Judge Brauer's retirement takes effect December 31, 2023. Inter  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2023: Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she has appointed Dr. Sejal Hathi as the director of the Oregon Health Authority. Incoming Director Hathi brings over a decade of experience in medicine, health policy and education, and non-profit development. Her first day is January 16. "The Oregon Health Authority has a critical role in ensuring equitable access to health care in Oregon and for stewarding  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news: Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Morrow County through Executive Order 23-25 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. Over 90% of Morrow County is currently in a D1 drought (moderate drought), while the rest of the county is either in D0 (abnormally dry) or D2 (severe drought) conditions. Oregon State University Extension Service in Morrow County provided a lett  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: * * * OHSU lead author of nationwide study says findings highlight prime opportunity to provide effective addiction treatment while people are in custody * * * New research finds that almost half of people who use illicit drugs in rural areas have been recently incarcerated. Results from a survey of almost 3,000 people in eight rural areas nationwide who report using  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 8 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: Provost Marie Chisholm-Burns has appointed Katie H. Stowers, DO, FAAHPM, the Interim Director for the Center for Ethics in Health Care, effective Nov. 8, 2023. Dr. Stowers joined the center's leadership team as Associate Director in 2019. She is an Associate Professor, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology in the School of Medicine and also holds an appointment with the Knight Cancer Institute  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: * * * Findings could revolutionize treatments for respiratory pathogens, allowing for quick-acting, at-home aerosolized therapy * * * Another at-home treatment option for the flu and other respiratory illnesses is closer to becoming a reality, thanks to new research that found inhaled, monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 significantly reduced COVID-19 disease in nonhuman primates  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: * * * Study reinforces earlier findings that diet alone can improve concentration, quality of life for patients with MS * * * New research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests that people with multiple sclerosis, or MS, could benefit from a low-fat diet to improve the fatigue that's a debilitating, and often-underappreciated, symptom of the condition. The study, publishe  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Nov. 10 -- Oregon State University issued the following university news: Chance White Eyes, an assistant professor of Native American studies at Southern Oregon University and an alumnus of Oregon State University, has been named the inaugural director of Tribal relations at Oregon State. He starts Dec. 15. "I am excited to return to Oregon State University," White Eyes said. "This institution is in a privileged position to serve the Tribes of Oregon and beyond. As such, I w  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Nov. 8 -- Oregon State University issued the following university news: Oregon State University's fall 2023 enrollment has reached a record for the 27th consecutive year, topping 36,000, with growth spread across its Corvallis and Bend campuses and its online education unit. With 36,636 students enrolled, up 1,397 students, or 4% over last year, Oregon State is the largest university in the state for the 10th consecutive year. The enrollment includes students at OSU locatio  more

GRANTS PASS, Oregon, Nov. 9 -- Rogue Community College issued the following news: Rogue Community College (RCC) recently selected Dan Ruby as the new Executive Director of the Foundation. His appointment is effective Dec. 1, 2023. With a background in higher education and a commitment to community engagement, Ruby brings a wealth of experience to his new position. "Dan is going to be a great addition to the RCC Foundation and college leadership team. His background in higher education provides  more

SONOMA, California, Nov. 7 -- Sonoma State University issued the following news: Sonoma State University cross country runner Gianna Bomarito will continue her standout season and represent SSU at the NCAA National Championships following her third-place finish Saturday at the NCAA Division II West Region Cross Country Championships. The Seawolves' women's cross country team, running in cold and wet conditions on the Ash Creek Preserve course in Monmouth, Oregon, earned a 17th-place finish, th  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 8 -- Williamette University issued the following news: For nearly four years, Willamette Law has been at the forefront of regional and national conversations about attorney licensure reform. On November 7, 2023, the Oregon Supreme Court, in a historic vote, unanimously approved a new pathway to attorney licensure in addition to the traditional bar exam. The new Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE) now enables the Oregon bar to admit law school graduates to practi  more