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Published on May 2, 2026 - 03:28 GMT

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Various Meat and Poultry Products Containing FDA-Regulated Dairy Products That Have Been ...

WASHINGTON, APRIL 30, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy ingredients that may be contaminated with Salmonella. …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 21:33 GMT

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff Sunday, May 3, 2026, in accordance with Public Law 107-51, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The flag should be flown at half …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Livestream event to showcase winners of Oregon high school media contest focused on young worker safety

The Oregon high school winners of a video and graphic design contest focused on improving young worker safety and health will be announced during a livestream event at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 5. Watch the livestream at youngemployeesafety.org/contest/. The …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

State fire marshal announces 2026 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant recipients

In preparation for the upcoming wildfire season, the Oregon State Fire Marshal has awarded nearly $6 million in grants to boost response staffing across Oregon. The agency’s 2026 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant was awarded to 180 local fire agencies, …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 18:09 GMT

OPRD public comment and hearing on proposed County Opportunity Grant Program rules

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comment and will hold a hearing on proposed updates to the County Opportunity Grant Program rules. The grant program provides financial assistance to counties for the acquisition, …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 18:09 GMT

ODHS publishes first Child Welfare report under Wyatt B. v. Kotek, Names benchmarks, gaps and actions

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) today released its first semi-annual report under the Wyatt B. v. Kotek Collaborative Agreement. It establishes public baselines for Oregon’s child welfare system, names current gaps and documents progress …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 16:31 GMT

Pendleton event to provide workplace safety, health education, and training opportunities across industries

A two-day event in eastern Oregon will put a spotlight on the importance of workplace safety and health, addressing everything from farm machinery safety and prevention of heat illness to proper selection of personal protective equipment and emergency …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 22:14 GMT

Johns Hopkins study: One-time cash payments have potential to prevent youth homelessness in Oregon

New and actionable research from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that one-time direct cash payments help prevent youth homelessness. In a seven-state pilot of Point Source Youth’s (PSY) Targeted Housing Assistance Program (THAP), 92 …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 16:47 GMT

Oregon Department of Human Services Free Food Markets also help families with free diapers

The Oregon Department of Human Services in Washington County holds two free food markets each month — one in Tigard and one in Hillsboro. Each market also gives out more than 2,000 diapers. That adds up to about 48,000 diapers a year. The hour-long markets …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 23:05 GMT

Governor Kotek Announces Summer Learning Grants to Strengthen Literacy

Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek today announced the recipients of the 2026–28 State Summer Learning Grants, a $35 million annual investment established by House Bill 2007 in 2025 to expand access to high-quality summer learning programs that strengthen …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 23:05 GMT

Report on states’ child welfare systems shows Oregon’s progress and needed improvements

A federal report rated Oregon’s performance as it works to improve the child welfare system. Areas where the state received above average scores include: Efforts to ensure children in care are placed with relatives when possible. Keeping siblings in care …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

DEQ issues 12 enforcement actions in March for environmental violations

Statewide, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 12 penalties in March totaling $3,230,935 for various environmental violations. A $24,000 penalty issued in January had not been delivered in time and was unintentionally left off the …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

DEADLINE TODAY: Voter Registration Deadline for May Statewide Election Today

Today is the deadline to register to vote for the upcoming statewide election on May 19, and Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is encouraging all eligible Oregonians to register and participate in our democracy. Today is also the deadline for …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Oregon to Appeal Hazard Mitigation Grant Denial

SALEM, Ore. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informed Gov. Tina Kotek that Oregon will not receive funding under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program as part of the 2025 December storms major disaster declaration. The December storms caused …

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Published on April 27, 2026 - 22:18 GMT

Welcome center and upgrades coming to popular D River State Recreation Site under City-State partnership

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD), the City of Lincoln City, and Explore Lincoln City today announced the transition of oversight of the D River State Recreation Site from OPRD to the City of Lincoln City. The lease from OPRD takes effect on …

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Published on April 27, 2026 - 22:18 GMT

State orders ClearShare to cease and desist insurance operations in Oregon; warns consumers on non-ACA plans

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has issued a cease-and-desist order to ClearShare Health and its affiliates after determining that the entities have been operating a program that, based on DFR’s investigation, functions as a business of …

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Published on April 27, 2026 - 20:28 GMT

Governor Kotek Celebrates Bill to Modernize "Oregon's Arena"

Portland, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek joined local and state leaders, community leaders, and representatives from the Portland Trail Blazers and the Portland Fire to commemorate the signing of Senate Bill 1501, which creates a pathway toward shared …

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Published on April 27, 2026 - 20:28 GMT

Professor from Japan visits ODHS to learn about person-centered practices

Sometimes you don’t see your own greatness until someone from the outside points it out and hails it as outstanding. Sometimes we’re so busy working, improving, adjusting, striving for better, we may not see what is really great going on in the work we do …

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Published on April 27, 2026 - 17:06 GMT

French Broad Chocolates PBC Recalls Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbons Due to Undeclared Walnuts

French Broad Chocolates PBC is recalling Bette’s Bake Sale Bonbon Collection in 6pc, 12pc, and 24pc boxes with batch numbers 260414 and 260417 due to the potential to contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts …

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Published on April 24, 2026 - 23:23 GMT

Workers Memorial Day ceremony honors Oregon workers who died on the job in 2025

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) and Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO invite the public to attend the Workers Memorial Day observance on Tuesday, April 28, in Salem. The ceremony will recognize, remember, and honor those who …

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