Drivers are warned to protect people and pets from dangerous hot vehicles BOISE – (July 10, 2018) – As the thermometer climbs during the summer heat, AAA warns drivers about the dangers of hot cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a child dies of heatstroke every ten days from being left in…
AAA offers tips to make the most of the holiday BOISE – (June 29, 2018) – According to AAA’s latest projections, a record 47 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for Independence Day, and more than 247,000 Idahoans will take part. With any holiday travel plans, AAA encourages a balance between fun and…
46.9 Million Americans including 555,000 Oregonians to travel to enjoy fireworks and fun on Independence Day PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects a record-breaking 46.9 million Americans (14.3 percent of the population) will travel 50 or more miles away from home this Independence Day holiday, the highest travel volume for the holiday since AAA started tracking…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are ticking down ahead of the Independence Day holiday with 48 states showing decreases this week. The national average for regular loses four cents to $2.85 a gallon. The Oregon average slips a penny to $3.30. Despite the decreases, pump prices are around 60 cents a gallon more than a…
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…