Live in Washington or Oregon? Remove Studs in Tires By March 31
As spring approaches, the deadline to remove studs from tires is on the horizon in many states. See when you state requires studs to be removed from tires.
Valvoline Opens Instant Oil Change Locations in Georgia, Oregon
Valvoline Inc. has announced new Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations have been opened in Portland, Oregon, and Pooler, Georgia, the first store in the Savannah market.
Thieves Steal Thousands Worth Of Items From Oregon Store
Burglars stole roughly $6,000 worth of items from Albany Tire Factory in Millersburg, Ore. The thefts broke in overnight and stole several items from the display room, according to local authorities. Taken were 24 tires valued at $2,400, 14 new wheels valued at $2,100, and 20 new car batteries valued at $1,300, police said. Currently
Oregon Bus Firm Faces Fine For Bald Tires
A school bus in Junction City, Ore., operated with front tires that were so worn the cords under the tire tread were visible. The bus company, First Student Inc., now faces a $3,800 fine, according to reports. First Student, who acknowledged the treads were worn and fired a supervisor as a result, has filed an
Oregon School Board President Accused of Stealing $150,000 Worth of Tires
The president of an Oregon school board has been indicted on seven counts of felony theft, alleging he stole more than $150,000 worth of truck tires from a Portland-base tire store. William Anthony "Tony" Moore, Jr., faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and up to $250,000 fine on each felony theft count if
Tire Stud Ban Effort in Oregon Fails, Leader Plans 2013 Push
An Oregon voter referendum that would ban studded tires on state roads will not appear on the November ballot because not enough signatures were collected by the July 6 deadline.
Oregon Man’s Studded Tire Ban Proposal Gains Traction
Jeff Bernards will start gathering signatures to place the issue up for vote in November 2012.
Oregon Tire Store Employee Saves Child
Quick work by a tire store employee in Pendleton, Ore., last week saved a toddler who had stopped breathing, according to a report by the East Oregonian. Josh Cyganik was about to start his shift at the Les Schwab Tire Center on Tuesday when a woman raced into the store saying her 17-month-old boy was
Oregon Anti-Studded Tires Campaign Tries to Gain Traction
A website formed last week by an Oregon resident is the start of a campaign to get a studded tire ban on the state’s 2012 ballot. On the site – banstuddedtires.com – citizen activist Jeff Bernards explains why he thinks a ban is needed: “After years of frustration contacting our political leaders about the burden
Oregon Driver Wins Goodyear Highway Hero
The 27th annual Goodyear North America Highway Hero is an Oregon truck driver who helped save the lives of three people involved in a fiery traffic accident, including one driver who was trapped in his burning vehicle. Junichi Shimizu accepted the award and a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond during a special ceremony during the Mid-America