If a fire, flood, earthquake, or some other natural disaster were to destroy or damage your home, would you have the right insurance coverage to rebuild your house? Homeowner and Renter insurance coverage can be confusing, learn more about the basics and what is typically covered and what is not. Homeowner and Renter Insurance, what’s…
Alaska is like nowhere else on earth! Big, wild, majestic, rough. Alaska and the Yukon, often referred to as the Great Land, is a territory the size of California, Arizona, Delaware and West Virginia combined. With awe-inspiring natural beauty, an abundance of fascinating wildlife, ice-age glaciers the size of Rhode Island, and breathtaking northern lights…
Members can Track their Roadside Assistance Vehicle in Real Time PORTLAND, Ore., –AAA Oregon/Idaho is one of the first clubs in the AAA association to implement Service Tracker, a state-of-the-art application that gives members the ability to follow the real-time progress of their roadside assistance call. Here’s how Service Tracker works: When you contact…
Oregon, National Averages at Lowest Price since February PORTLAND, Ore., – “Drivers continue to enjoy plunging gas prices, and three southern states now post averages below $2 a gallon: South Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama. This is the first time that three states have had averages below $2 since February. For the week, the national average…
As kids begin heading back to school, AAA urges drivers to slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods and school zones, and to be on the lookout for pedestrians before, during and after school hours. The afternoon hours are particularly dangerous for walking children – over the last decade, nearly one-third of child pedestrian fatalities…
Will tight supplies in California affect what Idahoans are paying at the pump? BOISE – (July 15, 2015) – Since just last Friday, tightening supplies of gasoline have been responsible for a 43-cent spike in pump prices in California. Idahoans already paying the country’s seventh highest prices may be wondering whether the Gem State will…
2015 to see the most Independence Day travelers since 2007 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 41.9 million Americans (13 percent of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day, the most since 2007 and a 0.7 percent increase from the 41.6 million people who traveled last year. The Independence Day…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s and even into the triple digits across much of Oregon this week, and AAA Oregon/Idaho wants to remind drivers that hot weather heat can actually kill more vehicle batteries than cold winter weather. Steve Fox, Director of Automotive Services for AAA Oregon/Idaho says, “Most…
For decades AAA has been synonymous with the summer road trip. Now, with our new and enhanced online travel planning tools, you’ll be ready to shift your road trip ideas into high gear. Locate electric vehicle charging stations, utilize ready-made drive routes, find the best fuel prices, restaurants, attractions, hotels and more. Download the app…
Having the right day bag can make all the difference to your trip. It needs to be comfortable to carry, functional to access, and as small possible, but still big enough to hold everything you need. While there is no one perfect day bag that works for everyone, below are a few guidelines to help…