Salem, OR — On the evening of June 16, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Alder Springs Fire in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Fire Defense Board chief requested assistance with life, safety, and structural …
Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, recognized Pride Month and highlighted important financial wellness resources for the LGBTQ+ community. Treasurer Steiner also called for greater public and private efforts to break down barriers to financial …
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is reminding Oregonians that their votes can decide elections. As of June 17, 2025, the Secretary of State’s office has received notification that more than 25 races from the May 20th special district election are …
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has made the final deliveries of new fire engines under its Engine Program, marking a major milestone in the agency’s commitment to modernize equipment and enhancing wildfire response capabilities within the Oregon …
Oregon’s workers’ compensation rates remain among the lowest in the nation, according to an analysis released today by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). This reflects the state’s ongoing success in making workplaces safer and …
A quick-moving wildfire in Jefferson County that led to level 3 evacuations Monday afternoon prompted the Oregon State Fire Marshal to mobilize an incident management team and several structural protection task forces. The agency is mobilizing resources to …
Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, applauded state senators and representatives for passing House Bill (HB) 2081A, Oregon’s Climate Resilience Investment Act. The law encourages the Oregon State Treasury (OST) to capitalize on profitable …
Five young Sherwood residents who once struggled to speak up now stand tall, ready for the workforce. This week they celebrated graduating from a nine-month internship program that gave them real-world job skills and big dreams for the future. The …
With hotter, drier conditions arriving early this year, Oregon’s Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is urging residents to prepare now for an active 2025 wildfire season. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, fire activity has increased …
Salem, OR – On Saturday, Governor Tina Kotek delivered the commencement address at the ceremony for the class of 2025 graduates at Southern Oregon University (SOU). Alongside the Governor, speakers included SOU President Rick Bailey, Jr., Ph.D., and …
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon State Police Superintendent Casey Codding issued a statement ahead of the weekend at which time several pre-planned demonstrations throughout the state are expected to take place in opposition to the Trump …
During this month of appreciation for fathers, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is highlighting the critical role fathers play in a child’s physical, emotional and social development. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is working …
On June 11, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Rowena Fire in Wasco County. The Wasco County Fire Defense Board chief requested assistance with life, safety, and structural fire protection, and the state fire marshal …
Salem, OR — Today, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek joined Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and California Governor Gavin Newsom in a a joint statement today condemning U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for dismissing all members of …
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing structural firefighters and an incident management team to fight the Rowena Fire burning in Wasco County. The fire was first reported on Wednesday afternoon and quickly spread, prompting level three, Go Now, …
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) urges Oregonians to watch for signs of elder financial exploitation. The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World …
SALEM, Ore.—As temperatures rise and people flock to Oregon’s waterways for much needed relief, the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) urge boaters and swimmers to be aware of the hidden dangers of cold …
Hood River, Ore. – The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) will meet on Friday, June 27, at the Hood River County Library (502 State Street, Hood River) to consider proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The …
Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded 35 matching grants worth over $10,600,000 to Oregon Main Street Network organizations across the state for building projects that will strengthen local economies. Projects range …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) published a draft Action Plan Amendment for a $422 million disaster recovery grant and is seeking public input on the changes. Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Community …
