PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average is flat and has remained fairly steady for the past 10 days while prices in the West Coast, Great Lakes and Central states are inching up. For the week, the national average for regular remains at $2.52 a gallon while the Oregon average ticks up one-and-a-half cents to $2.92,…
After clearing the House by a wide majority, bill heads to Senate Judiciary Committee BOISE – (March 13, 2018) – After clearing the House by a large majority, House Bill 551 (legislation that requires the use of an ignition interlock device for all drunk driving offenders) will be presented for a hearing Wednesday, March 14…
PORTLAND, Ore., – After three weeks of steady or even declining pump prices, nearly half of the states, including Oregon, are seeing gas prices rise as the traditional late winter/early spring run-up begins. For the week, the national average for regular adds a penny to $2.53 a gallon while the Oregon average gains two-and-a-half cents…
Growing exports and strong domestic demand will likely apply upward price pressure BOISE – (March 1, 2018) – A wave of higher gas prices will inundate most of the United States to kick off the spring, the result of steady domestic demand and increased international market pressure. AAA forecasts the national average will be as…
AAA Expects Prices to Climb Soon PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices are fairly stable for the week, with many states showing small increases or decreases. For the week, the national average for regular unleaded slips a penny to $2.52 a gallon while the Oregon average ticks up a penny to $2.88. Both averages remain lower…
Basic safety precautions can reduce many of the dangers of winter travel BOISE – (February 23, 2018) – After a mild start to the season, Idahoans were recently reminded that the winter’s not over yet. Wet, cold weather could still put drivers to the test in the coming days and weeks. That’s why AAA provides…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Retail pump prices have been steadily decreasing for a couple of weeks due in part to lower crude oil prices. For the week, the national average for regular unleaded loses four cents to $2.53 a gallon while the Oregon average slips one-and-a-half cents to $2.87. Both averages have fallen from their year…
Are you and your car ready for snowy and icy roads? AAA says take basic safety precautions to reduce the dangers of winter driving. PORTLAND, Ore. – With snow coming down in the Portland area and Willamette Valley, AAA Oregon/Idaho urges drivers to be prepared for winter driving conditions. “Make sure you and your car are…
Whether you love it or hate it, air travel can present a wide range of challenges when it comes to your personal comfort. While you can’t control who sits next to you or how much turbulence you’ll hit, there are many things you can do to make your next trip more comfortable. Create you r…
More than 10,000 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in the U.S. in 2016, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That’s one alcohol-impaired driving death every 50 minutes. Driving under the influence of drugs can also result in deadly crashes. A recent Harris Poll survey found that while 91% of Americans believe…