KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 24 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: Justin Ash of Eastern Oregon has been named the NAIA Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week. Ash was selected based on their performances from October 14-20 and was chosen from a pool of conference/Continental Athletic Conference (Independents)/unaffiliated group nominees. Runners of the Week are announced weekly throughout the regular season on Wednesdays on naia.org, Ins  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 24 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: Fiona Fraser of Southern Oregon has been named the NAIA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week. Fraser was selected based on her performances from October 14-20 and was chosen from a pool of conference/Continental Athletic Conference (Independents)/unaffiliated group nominees. Runners of the Week are announced weekly throughout the regular season on Wednesdays on naia.or  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 23 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: Jada Mitchell of Viterbo (Wis.) has been named the NAIA Women's Volleyball Attacker of the Week, Kiauna Mack of Eastern Oregon has been named the NAIA Women's Volleyball Defender of the Week and Josie Deckinger of Kansas Wesleyan has been named the NAIA Women's Volleyball Setter of the Week. The trio was selected based on their performances from October 14-20 and were chose  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- American Rivers issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * River restoration progress in Portland and Chicago is example for rivers nationwide * * * (Portland, Oregon) - The health of rivers in our nation's cities including Portland and Chicago is on the rebound, but clean water and public health remain at risk unless the nation strengthens clean water protections. A new "Eye on America" CBS News story with Jim Axelrod that aired Monday, October 21 explo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage 12-Month Gains, While New York and Oregon Lag; Texas and Ohio Post Highest Monthly Increases, While Tennessee and North Dakota Have Worst Losses Construction employment increased in 40 states in September from a year earlier, while 24 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between August  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Stephen Stone On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) linked to McDonald's quarter pounders. According to the Associated Press, 49 cases between Sept. 27 through Oct. 11 were reported in the states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Known widely as E. coli, the bacteri  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news: * * * New research by Sharon Torigoe and several undergraduates is among the first to confirm a characteristic of gene expression important for establishing and maintaining naive-state pluripotent stem cells. Their findings may lead to advances in regenerative medicine. * * * At the earliest stage of development, cells have remarkable potential--they can become any type of cell in the body. These early   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Lisa Coussens, Ph.D., and David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., are national leaders in cancer research and eye care, respectively * * * By Erik Robinson and Amanda Gibbs In recognition of their contributions to the fields of cancer research and eye disease diagnosis and care, respectively, Lisa Coussens, Ph.D., and David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Collection unveiling, auction raises over $1.5 million to support lifesaving care, leading-edge research at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital * * * By Nicole Rideout It was a special evening on Friday when six young patient-designers revealed their personally designed Nike shoes for the Doernbecher Freestyle program, a longstanding partnership between Oregon Health & Science Univer  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU-led discovery benefited from years of study by University of Portland undergraduates * * * By Erik Robinson Scientists have identified a natural compound that halts the process involved in the progression of certain forms of cancer and demyelinating conditions -- those that damage the sheath, known as myelin, that surrounds neurons -- such as multiple sclerosis. A study publishe  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 25 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: Portland, OR In a major victory for Oregon's energy customers and community groups advocating for a livable future powered by affordable clean energy over fossil fuels, Oregon regulators are requiring the largest gas utility in the state NW Natural to phase out subsidies for new gas hook-ups. Eliminating these subsidies is a huge win that will reduce energy bills and protect our clima  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: An international collaboration that includes an Oregon State University astrophysicist has identified a phenomenon, likened to the quick-footed movements of an iconic cartoon predator, that proves a 19-year-old theory regarding how solar flares are created. Understanding solar flares is important for predicting space weather and mitigating how it affects technology and human activities, said Vanes  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 22 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following statement on Oct. 20, 2024, by CEO Tjada D'Oyen McKenna: * * * We are heartbroken to confirm that one of our Gaza Sky Geeks team members, Mahasin Khateeb, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Friday 18th October in northern Gaza. We are grieving and send our deepest condolences to her family, the Gaza Sky Geeks community, our team in Palestine, and to all those who have lost family members and loved ones to violence over the la  more