47 Million Americans including 597,000 Oregonians to celebrate 4th of July with a trip PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA says the travel volume for the 4th of July holiday is back up to pre-pandemic levels with more than 47.7 million Americans (14.4% of the population) including 597,000 Oregonians taking a trip. This will be the second-highest …
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Updated 6/22/2021 Increasing Gasoline Stocks keep Pump Prices in Check Oregon is one of 44 states where the average changed by three cents or less this week PORTLAND, Ore., – Growing gasoline stocks in the U.S. are helping to keep gas prices mostly stable in Oregon and across the country. Pump prices either held steady …
BOISE – Summer travel is going to begin with a bang. AAA projects that nearly 48 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for a 4th of July getaway, with 261,000 Idahoans among them. That’s just 2.5% less than the 2019 record, and nearly 40% more than last year. AAA says that increased vaccinations, …
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Updated 6/14/21 Idaho Gas Prices Up by a Penny, U.S. Average Jumps Three Cents BOISE – Idaho drivers were able to catch their breath this week, as the state’s average gas price moved by just a penny. But according to AAA, the reprieve from rising fuel prices could be short-lived, as the price of crude …
BOISE – During the COVID-19 pandemic, the hotel industry put increased emphasis on cleaning programs to help protect the health and safety of guests. But how can travelers feel more confident that these programs are being properly implemented? In response to requests from the public, AAA is launching a new “Inspected Clean” program to independently …
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AAA provides independent validation of hotel cleanliness for travelers PORTLAND, Ore., – Later this month, AAA inspectors will begin incorporating new scientific surface-cleanliness testing into hotel inspections, using an objective method to validate the cleanliness of common hotel surfaces. Hotels that meet AAA’s standards for cleanliness, condition and this new surface cleanliness testing will now …
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AAA has advice for parents, teens as “100 Deadliest Days” begin PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA finds that the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are when the number of crash fatalities involving teen drivers rise. In Oregon, 72 people died in crashes involving teen drivers in the 10 years from 2010 through 2019. …
BOISE – It’s the “100 Deadliest Days,” the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when many teens get their first experience driving on their own. But AAA warns that the learning curve can be steep, and at times, deadly – new teen drivers 16-17 years old are three times more likely to be involved …
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BOISE – 2020 was a bad year, made worse by an increase in the number of fatal crashes on American roads. Fortunately, AAA says that Idaho was not part of the deadly trend. According to the National Safety Council, more than 42,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2020 – an 8% increase in …
BOISE – Memorial Day travel will be back in a big way this year. AAA predicts that more than 37 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home for a holiday getaway, and 202,000 Idahoans will be among them. That’s a 60 percent increase over 2020, but 13 percent less than in 2019. …