Don’t get caught on the road with an expired permit, ID, license plates or registration! After a brief pause, consequences for expired driving privileges and documents are in force again. When COVID-19 first hit, the Oregon department of transportation partnered with the Oregon Police to place a moratorium on enforcement of expired IDs/licenses, trip permits,…
By Adam Sawyer I grew up in Southern California, so it felt strange to stand on a beach that wasn’t a patchwork of colorful blankets, buckets and an excess of humanity. But on this day and this stretch of shell-covered gulf shore there were no people at all, aside from my party. What we did…
By Melissa Hart On a tranquil bend of Oregon’s McKenzie River at sunset, AAA member Scott Kinney and his partner Julia Beck were out studying trout populations when they found themselves grappling with a massive trout on the end of their line. “After an epic battle, I eased the fish up next to the boat,…
By Kim Cooper Findling Regional spa resorts beckon for a restorative visit in early Spring. At Lithia Springs Resort and Waterstone Spa, soaking in the onsite natural mineral waters is as restorative—and as recommended—as the signature spa treatments. Soak before your treatment, soak after your treatment, soak as many times as you can while you’re…
by Kim Cooper Findling There was once gold in Gold Beach. Placer mines appeared near the mouth of the Rogue River in the late 1800s. However, these days the gold in this quiet Southern Oregon beach town is only metaphorical. The Wild and Scenic Rogue River anchors the town to the north, Turner Creek to…
Sometimes real-world Hollywood filming locations are in our own backyards. Watch these five movies, which include locations across Oregon and Idaho, and then set out to explore the sites they feature. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) | Salem, Oregon This five-time Academy Award-winning film starring Jack Nicholson was based on a novel by Oregon…
Whether you experience a fender bender in the parking lot or a damaging cooking fire, AAA Oregon/Idaho has tips for insurance claims to make the process as smooth as possible. The first step – whether it’s an auto or home insurance claim – is to know what your policy covers. Know how much liability insurance…
Get to Know Charles Jackson There’s enough everyday stress without having to worry about your insurance coverage. At AAA, we’re here to help you protect the people and things that matter most in your life. Knowledgeable insurance professionals, like Charles Jackson, work one-on-one with you to help find the insurance coverage you need. Charles moved…
Level II Electric Vehicle charging stations, provided by ChargePoint, are available at the following AAA Service Centers: Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Clackamas, Salem, Eugene, Bend, Medford, and Boise. We will soon be adding Level III charging stations to nine locations throughout our network. EV charging stations are accessible to all electric vehicle drivers through the ChargePoint…
As we continue to return to daily routines like work and school, there are an increased number of drivers are on the road. Now, more than ever, it’s important to drive responsibly. In the case of a collision, make sure you have the insurance coverage you need and a knowledgeable agent in your court. Safe…