Oregon Press Releases

Published on May 8, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

MEDIA ADVISORY: Virtual Town Hall on Elections & Voting with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, ...

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and President of the Oregon Association of County Clerks (OACC) Dag Robinson are joining Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read for a virtual town hall about elections & voting on Monday, May 11 at 3:15 p.m. The event will be …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Governor Kotek Signs Bills to Strengthen Oregon’s Behavioral Health Workforce

Portland, OR – During a bill signing ceremony today at the University of Oregon’s Ballmer Institute, Governor Tina Kotek signed bills aimed at strengthening Oregon’s behavioral health workforce and expanding access to mental health and addiction services. …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 21:38 GMT

Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Illegal Tariffs

Attorney General Dan Rayfield today secured an order invalidating President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 16:54 GMT

Oregon Department of Justice ICAC Investigators Arrest Monmouth Man on Seven Counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse

The Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ) announced today the arrest of Franco Melgar Martich, of Monmouth, on seven counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse (ECSA) in the First Degree. Monmouth Police assisted ODOJ in arresting Martich at his home on the …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 15:39 GMT

Advanced Placement (AP)Ⓡ Encourages Avant Assessments to Expand College Credit Opportunities in More Languages

Empowering learners to earn recognition for real-world language proficiency beyond traditional exam offerings EUGENE, OR, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Avant, The Language Proficiency Company, announced that Advanced Placement …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

NIRSA Club Flag Football League Launches in Partnership with the NFL

New 7v7 women's league to begin play in January, culminating in April championship CORVALLIS , OR, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation (https://nirsa.net) today announced the launch of the NIRSA …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 00:07 GMT

The State Library Board will meet virtually 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Salem, Ore – The State Library Board will meet virtually 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Jessica Sokoloff at jessica.sokoloff@slo.oregon.gov. See the agenda below. …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

MEDIA ADVISORY: Secretary Read to Join Congresswoman Dexter, Rep. Nosse, Rep. Chotzen for Portland Town Hall

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, State Representative Rob Nosse, and State Representative Willy Chotzen will hold a community town hall on Friday, May 8 in Portland for a conversation about voting, election integrity …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 22:03 GMT

Governor Kotek and Speaker Fahey Applaud PeaceHealth for Changing Direction on Staffing Contract

Salem, OR – PeaceHealth, a healthcare system with medical centers throughout the Pacific Northwest, will no longer transition their Lane County emergency department staffing to an out-of-state company. PeaceHealth had earlier announced outsourcing ED …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Second Nature Brands Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews, Pistachios, and Cherries in Keto Crunch Smart Mix

Second Nature Brands of Madison Heights, MI, is voluntarily recalling certain 10-ounce packages of SECOND NATURE KETO CRUNCH SMART MIXTM because the product may contain undeclared cashews, pistachios, and cherries. Individuals who have an allergy or severe …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Utz Quality Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Limited Varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips

Utz Quality Foods, LLC, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, Inc., is issuing a voluntary recall in the United States of certain limited varieties of Zapp’s® and Dirty® potato chips. This voluntary recall follows notification to Utz that a seasoning containing dry …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

TOPIC: a2 Platinum USA Label Infant Formula by A2 Milk Company: Recall - Because of Possible Health Risk

The a2 Milk Company (“a2MC”) is recalling three specific batches of its imported a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months (“Product”) due to the presence of cereulide. The Product is sold only in the United States. Cereulide is a heat- …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Five Oregon high schools win prizes in 2026 media contest to promote young worker safety

Students at Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis, Parkrose High School in Portland, Henley High School in Klamath Falls, The Dalles High School, and Centennial High School and Center for Advanced Learning in Gresham have earned top prizes in a media …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

3 GNS Law Group Attorneys Featured in Portland Business Journal’s Best Lawyers in Portland 2026

John Gilroy, Richard Oberdorfer, and Jason Short were featured in Portland Business Journal’s 2026 Best Lawyers in Portland issue for DUI / DWI Defense. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recognition from the Portland …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 16:21 GMT

SuperSenses Selected for AARP AgeTech Collaborative™ to Advance Early Detection of Neurological Change in Older Adults

BEND, OR, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SuperSenses has been accepted into the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP Accelerator Program, an 8-week program designed to elevate promising early-stage AgeTech startups. SuperSenses …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

CodaPet partners with Dr. Mitchell-Gibson to launch its compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services in Roseburg, OR

The veterinarian-owned startup empowers a network of veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia to ease the passing of pets at home, surrounded by loved ones. ROSEBURG, OR, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CodaPet has …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

RobotLAB Opens Western Oregon Franchise to Help Local Businesses Tackle Workforce Shortages with Robotics

Grand opening on June 4 at Hilton Portland Downtown will feature live demonstrations of cleaning, food-delivery, and customer-service robots PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As local businesses across Oregon …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...

Published on May 5, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

The Dyrt Creates Comprehensive Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip and Camping Guide Presented by T-Mobile

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Dyrt, the app to get the best campsites, built by the largest RVing and camping community in the U.S., has created a comprehensive Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip guide presented …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Gifts, Games & Hobbies ...

Published on May 5, 2026 - 21:57 GMT

Governor Kotek Briefed on Severe Wildfire Risk Ahead, Urges Oregonians to Prepare Now

Governor Tina Kotek today received a comprehensive briefing from state wildfire leaders as Oregon heads into what experts warn may be a severe 2026 wildfire season. She also signed a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Wildfire Awareness Month, which can be …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

Governor Kotek Proclaims Murdered or Missing Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

Salem, OR – Today Governor Tina Kotek proclaimed May 5, 2026, as Murdered or Missing Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. “Across the United States, Indigenous people, especially women and girls, experience some of the highest rates of violence in the country …

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