247,000 Idahoans will join the holiday travel crowd BOISE – (June 21, 2018) – Amid a recent trend of strong holiday travel growth, AAA predicts another major milestone for Independence Day – a record 47 million vacationers will seek out food, fireworks and fun this year. More than 247,000 Idahoans will be among them. “It’s…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are steady or edging lower in most states but that trend may reverse soon due to spiking demand. For the week, the national average for regular slides three cents to $2.89 a gallon. The Oregon average dips two cents to $3.31. The latest report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration…
Explore the Outdoors this Summer with Featured June Discounts Grab your family and your sunscreen and get ready for sunny day adventures with these featured June discounts. Spend a day splashing at Roaring Springs Waterpark, Wings & Waves Waterpark, or Hood River Waterplay. Work up a sweat with Pedal Bike Tours, Portland Walking Tours, or…
More than 3,200 people drown each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control. Drowning is also one of the leading causes of unintentional death in children between the ages of 1 and 9. Many of these fatalities occur even with supervision. “When warmer weather arrives, it’s great to beat the heat…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are ticking lower but still remain at least 50 cents a gallon more expensive than last summer in every state. For the week, the national average for regular dips two cents to $2.92 a gallon. The Oregon average also falls two cents to $3.33. “The higher pump prices compared to…
Electrical storms are most common in the summer months, but lightning can strike at any time. When these storms rumble through, they can cause a significant amount of damage in a short period of time. The National Weather Service reports that lightning strikes about 25 million times a year, killing an average of 49 people…
New tires stop a vehicle on wet pavement 90 feet sooner than worn tires BOISE – (June 7, 2018) – In some cases, the advice to “tread lightly” can keep you from getting into trouble. But when it comes to driving on wet roads, drivers with worn tires could be in for an unpleasant surprise,…
PORTLAND, Ore., – For the first time since mid-March, the national average for regular is lower week-over-week, due in part to slipping crude oil prices and plentiful supplies. For the week, the national average for regular drops three cents to $2.94 a gallon. The Oregon average adds half a cent to $3.35. Both averages remain…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Just as the Memorial Day holiday weekend was beginning, reports indicated that OPEC may raise oil production levels to help ease global supply concerns. The news sent crude oil prices plunging, while gas prices held fairly steady over the weekend. For the week, the national average for regular adds four cents to…
Basic travel tips can make the holiday weekend more enjoyable BOISE – (May 23, 2018) – Higher gas prices are here to stay – with many motorists paying the most since 2014 – but nearly two million more Americans will hit the road for a Memorial Day getaway this year, bringing the total to 41.5…