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Published on January 15, 2026 - 22:04 GMT

Governor Kotek Responds to Point-in-Time Data Showing Progress and Ongoing Need for Statewide Homelessness Emergency

Today, Governor Tina Kotek responded to new Point-in-Time (PIT) count data released by Portland State University’s Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative, highlighting measurable progress in reducing unsheltered homelessness while underscoring the …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 18:31 GMT

Update: Hundreds of Municipalities Still Behind on Filing Required Financial Reports

More than 200 municipalities are still delinquent in filing their required financial reports, according to an update from the Secretary of State’s Office. These municipalities include all counties, cities, school districts, special districts, and public …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 16:19 GMT

Federal Court Sides with Oregon, Secretary of State Read in Voter Data Privacy Case

Today, for the second time in less than a week, a federal court sided with the State of Oregon and Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read against the Trump Administration. This time, U.S. District Court Judge Mustafa Kasubhai issued a tentative ruling from …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 16:19 GMT

Oregon State Treasury Releases Progress Report on Net Zero and Climate Positive Investment Strategy

The Oregon State Treasury today released its progress report, Tracking Net Zero and Climate Positive Investment Strategies, detailing how the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF) is managing emissions intensity in the portfolio while pursuing …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 18:55 GMT

Governor Kotek Announces Tim Knopp as Chief Prosperity Officer

Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that former Republican State Senator Tim Knopp will serve as the Governor’s new Chief Prosperity Officer, charged with spearheading the work in her office to increase the state’s gross domestic product, create family- …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 16:38 GMT

Colder overnight temperatures prompt home heating fire safety reminder

With below freezing overnight temperatures and recent home fires related to heating, the Oregon State Fire Marshal would like to remind Oregonians about the importance of fire safety. Since January 1, the agency has investigated 10 home fires across the …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 01:02 GMT

Oregon Heritage Commission to meet Jan. 26 online

The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet via zoom at 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 26. Its agenda includes program updates and review and discussion of the draft 2026 Statewide Oregon Heritage Plan. This meeting is open to the public and there is an opportunity at the …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 21:33 GMT

Federal Court to Hear Oral Arguments on U.S. Justice Department Lawsuit Seeking Private Voter Data

Tomorrow, oral arguments will be held before the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in United States v. Oregon et al., the lawsuit filed last September by the Trump Administration’s Justice Department against Oregon’s Secretary of State Tobias …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 19:10 GMT

Oregon National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment Change of Command Ceremony

HERMISTON, Ore. - The Oregon Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment, held a formal Change of Command ceremony at the Hermiston Army National Guard Armory on Jan. 10, 2026, as Lt. Col. Christopher R. Miller relinquished command to Maj. …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 19:10 GMT

Governor Kotek Outlines Next Steps Following Hunger Emergency

Salem, OR — Governor Tina Kotek announced the outcomes from the 60-day hunger emergency declaration and outlined what is next for continuing to address food insecurity. Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits disrupted during the …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 00:09 GMT

Clackamas County Set to Advance Full Vision of The Recovery Campus With Governor's Executive Order 26-01

Thanks to Governor Tina Kotek’s action last week to extend the state’s Homeless Emergency and allocate funds to Clackamas County, the Recovery Campus project can proceed with the inclusion of transitional housing. A Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

Combination of cash with other supports proves effective in helping young adults out of homelessness, study found

A pilot program that provides cash and other supports to Oregon youth experiencing homelessness made a significant contribution to their ability to secure stable housing. The supports also enabled youth to achieve independence, according to a report issued …

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Published on January 12, 2026 - 20:36 GMT

New guide helps Oregon workers, consumers to work safely, defeat scammers

Workers and consumers in Oregon now have a new guide for understanding and using their rights to work safely and to protect against fraud thanks to the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) and its partners. The free publication – “ …

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Published on January 10, 2026 - 02:52 GMT

Mussel Harvesting Opens on the South Coast

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce an opening on the south coast for mussel harvesting. Recent mussel samples indicate the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish toxin has fallen below the …

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Published on January 10, 2026 - 01:02 GMT

Oregon to Resume Routine Cleanup of Outdated, Inactive Voter Registration Records with New Directives from Secretary of State ...

Today, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read announced two new directives for local elections officials to restart routine cleanup of outdated, inactive voter registration records, following the process outlined by the National Voter Registration Act of …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 22:58 GMT

Governor Kotek Issues Statement in Response to Shooting Involving Federal Officers

Portland, OR – Governor Tina Kotek issued the following statement in response to news that two people were shot and injured by federal agents in Portland’s Hazelwood Neighborhood. “We are all shaken and outraged by another terrible, unnecessary violent …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 22:19 GMT

Governor Kotek Announces Prosperity Council Members

Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek identified the members of her newly established Prosperity Council pursuant to her Prosperity Roadmap announcement last month. The Council’s membership represents different regions of the state, critical industry …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

Peach Bowl 2026: Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read Places Friendly Wager with Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales

Ahead of the 2026 Peach Bowl where the University of Oregon Ducks (13 – 1) will face the Indiana University Hoosiers (14 – 0), Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read accepted a friendly challenge from Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales. If Oregon wins …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 19:35 GMT

Governor Kotek Outlines Next Steps for Oregon’s Transportation System

Today, Governor Tina Kotek addressed the Oregon Transportation Forum at its annual meeting, outlining next steps for Oregon’s transportation system and urging immediate, sequential actions to stabilize core services provided by the Oregon Department of …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 16:35 GMT

SNAP recipients in nine additional Oregon counties have more time to replace food lost during recent storms

Households in nine additional Oregon counties — Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Jackson, Josephine, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla and Wasco — now have more time to report lost or spoiled food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits …

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