NORFOLK, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Chilling Virtual Reality Experience From peta2 Promises Alien Encounters at University of Oregon Eugene, Ore. - Coming to the University of Oregon this week is peta2's award-winning virtual reality experience, Abduction, which is touring the country to encourage empathy for animals caged in laboratories on university campuses. In this eerie experience, visi  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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Oregon Announces Funding to Support the Energy Efficiency Workforce The Oregon Department of Energy announced $2 million in workforce development funding to six organizations through the state's Energy Efficiency Technologies Information and Training Fund. The grant program, established by Oregon House Bill 3409 in 2023, seeks to imp  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 15 -- VoteVets issued the following memorandum: * * * VoteVets Memorandum on Damage Assessment at VA, and Looming Cuts Memorandum FR: Kayla Williams, Senior Policy Advisor, VoteVets TO: All Interested Parties DA: 14 APR 2025 RE: Damage Assessment at VA, and Looming Cuts After two and a half months in office, the impact of Donald Trump's administration on veterans' care and benefits has been substantial, and it will likely get much worse from here. This memo looks   more