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Federal hemp rules could wipe out Sisters of the Valley’s CBD line
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Sisters of the Valley says new federal hemp rules set for Dec. 11 could make every CBD product it sells noncompliant, forcing a shift toward licensed cannabis partnerships.
Mesothelioma Compensation Center targets electricians with asbestos-linked cancer claims
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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging electricians and other electrical workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to contact its free service for direct access to compensation lawyers.
United By Nature launches hot sauce campaign to fight megafires
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United By Nature on Sept. 8 launched Fight Fire With Flavor, a national campaign pairing three limited-edition hot sauces with wildfire prevention and forest restoration fundraising.
MS-ISAC names 2026 cybersecurity award winners
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The Center for Internet Security and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center announced the 2026 MS-ISAC Awards during the ISAC Annual Summit on Aug. 7, 2026. The honorees span state and local government cybersecurity, with winners…
Anthony Poponi turns embarrassing life stories into a humorous memoir
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Anthony Poponi, a Bend, Oregon-based comedian, author and keynote speaker, has released Never Tony, Please, a humorous memoir built on true stories about mistakes, setbacks and the lessons behind them.
Hydrolix plans AI and multi-CDN demos at IBC 2026
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Hydrolix will showcase agentic AI and multi-CDN tools at IBC 2026 in Amsterdam from Sept. 11-14, including a panel with Rory McVicar and four live partner demonstrations.
PropertyRoom.com adds 30 new clients nationwide
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PropertyRoom.com said it is working with 30 new law enforcement, government and university clients across the continental U.S. The expansion underscores continued demand for online property and evidence disposition as agencies look for secure and…
80-year-old great-grandmother skydives for child-trafficking fight
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Shirley Romig of Battle Ground, Washington, will jump from 14,500 feet on Aug. 30 in Mulino, Oregon, with five community members to raise money for Shared Hope International.
Haley Overton ranked top Bend real estate agent for 2026
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Top10REAgents.com ranked Haley Overton first among Bend, Oregon, real estate agents for 2026 based on verified sales, client reviews and local expertise.
Systech names Joe Goedereis director of client success
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Systech Consulting has created a new Director of Client Success role and hired Joe Goedereis to lead it, aiming to give Southwest Oregon businesses more proactive support on IT, cybersecurity and technology planning.
Skyraxt bets on recorded shipment events instead of live tracking maps
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Skyraxt Inc. says it organizes each freight move around one documented shipment file and a recorded event log, rather than a live map that may guess at a truck’s location.
Smart Banner Hub wins federal trademark for Clustrauth
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Smart Banner Hub LLC said the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued federal trademark registration for Clustrauth, the company’s post-quantum document authentication engine, on July 28, 2026. The registration gives the Oregon company nationwide…
NCHE spotlights 5 years of community-led racial healing policy wins
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The National Collaborative for Health Equity released a policy paper on Juneteenth in Washington that catalogs five years of local and state actions advancing racial healing and health equity.
STANDAGE to bring 11 Japanese companies to NY NOW Summer 2026
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STANDAGE Inc. will showcase products from 11 Japanese companies at NY NOW Summer 2026 in New York from Aug. 2-4, aiming to connect mostly U.S.-new items with international buyers.
Innovera hosts climate resilience roundtable in Portland
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Innovera held its first public-facing event during Pacific Northwest Climate Week in Portland, bringing together leaders from business, government, academia, technology, energy, and the nonprofit sector.
Sigma Gamma Rho brings 61th Boule to Tampa in July 2026
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority will gather thousands of members, partners and guests in Tampa from July 22-26, 2026, for its 61st Biennial Boule at the Tampa Convention Center.
Jessica R. Page expands psychotherapy practice with psychedelic-assisted care
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Psychotherapist Jessica R. Page, founder of Sanctuary Within, is building a practice across Connecticut and the New York City metro area that blends addiction treatment, trauma therapy and emerging psychedelic-assisted modalities.
Pro-Animal DC turns in 45,000 signatures for foie gras ballot measure
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Pro-Animal DC submitted more than 45,000 voter signatures Monday to put Initiative 86, which would ban force-fed foie gras sales in the District, on the November 2026 ballot.
Close Up Radio spotlights psychologist Dr. Linda Starbird
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Close Up Radio recently featured Bend, Oregon psychologist Dr. Linda Starbird, who has spent more than 40 years treating anxiety, grief, trauma and life transitions.
NAVEX launches AI policy guidance tool and integration APIs
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NAVEX on Aug. 11 announced Nira for Policy Guidance and new Policy Content Integration APIs inside NAVEX One, aimed at helping employees find approved policy answers faster and keeping connected systems synced to current content.
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