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…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices continue to climb with drivers now paying the highest pump prices leading up to Memorial Day since 2014. For the week, the national average for regular jumps a nickel to $2.93 a gallon, its highest price since November 2014. The Oregon average rises two cents to $3.31, its highest price…
Nearly 42 Million Americans and 6.5 million in the Pacific Region to kick off summer with a holiday getaway despite highest pump prices in four years PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects that 41.5 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend. That’s up 5 percent from last year and the most travelers since 2005, and…
Indulge your spring fever with savings on warm weather activities and hot date night ideas from AAA Discount Partners. Plan the perfect weekend getaway with train and hotel offers, or enjoy a night on the town at dinner and show. You’ll also find deals on family fun, outdoor adventures, scrumptious snacks, and everything you need…
Nearly 220,000 Idahoans will cross land, sea and sky for a holiday getaway BOISE – (May 14, 2018) – Rising gas prices won’t dampen many Memorial Day weekend plans, with more than 41.5 million Americans making a journey to see friends and family this year, and nearly 220,000 Idahoans among them, according to a new…
Tesla Model X 75 D tops AAA’s annual list of top picks for electric, hybrid and fuel-efficient vehicles PORTLAND, Ore., – More Americans want electric vehicles. A new AAA survey shows that 20 percent or 50 million Americans will likely go electric for their next vehicle purchase, up from 15 percent in 2017. With lower-than-average…