Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD announced today Treasury will be proactively returning approximately $3.5 million in unclaimed property in October to individuals as part of the agency’s annual initiative 'Checks Without Claims.' …
SALEM, Ore. – With the mobilization of 200 federalized Oregon National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Force Protection Mission in Portland, Oregon, media inquiries and other questions regarding the status of forces, scope, and length of the mission will be …
As the federal government shut down today, Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner issued the following statement. “Today, the federal government shut down after the federal administration and congressional Republicans failed to address staggering health …
SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek has issued an official proclamation recognizing October 16–19, 2025, as a time for statewide earthquake preparedness and resilience-building activities. The proclamation supports two key initiatives led by the Oregon …
Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed October to be Farm to School Month in Oregon. To mark the occasion, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Oregon State University, and the Oregon Farm to Network are …
October is Fire Prevention Month, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal and Oregon Fire Marshals Association invite all Oregonians to Take Charge of Fire Safety by buying, using, and recycling rechargeable batteries safely. Rechargeable batteries, including …
Statewide, Ore.— The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued seven penalties totaling $105,755 in August for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged …
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is announcing federally required changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Oregon. These changes are required under House Resolution (H.R. 1), a federal law passed on July 4, 2025. …
Today, Sept. 30, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) published the maximum rent increases allowed by law for 2026. For rental facilities that are 15 years or older and have 30 or fewer spaces, the maximum rent increase is 9.5%. For …
September 30 is International Translation Day—a moment to celebrate the power of language in connecting communities and saving lives. At the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), translation isn’t just a courtesy—it’s a cornerstone of our …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is encouraging survivors of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds to start applying for the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP) as soon as possible before it closes to new …
Salem, OR — On the morning of September 27, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Moon Complex Fire. The Curry County Fire Defense Board Chief requested assistance with life, safety, and structural fire protection, and …
Today, a broad coalition of Oregonians joined Governor Tina Kotek to commend legislators for completing the special session and passing House Bill 3991A, which funds basic maintenance and operations for Oregon's roads, bridges, and transit agencies. …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek formally signed the Climate Resilience Investment Act (HB 2081A), a landmark climate positive investment law, in a ceremony at the state capitol. The Climate Resilience Investment Act (CRIA) was championed by Oregon State …
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Jefferson County through Executive Order 25-23 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. A link to Executive Order 25-23 can be found here. According to the U.S. Drought …
Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a preliminary injunction against President Trump’s order to federalize Oregon National Guard troops under a Title 10 designation. Earlier today, the Secretary of Defense sent a memo to Governor Tina Kotek …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish closure. All harvest of mussels has closed from the Columbia River to the north jetty of the Siuslaw River in Florence for elevated levels of …
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is issuing a warning to Oregon residents about the “gold bar” scam that is rapidly spreading across the nation. This scam involves fraudsters impersonating government officials who convince victims to …
Portland, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson convened developers, investors, brokers, and lenders to discuss increasing financing for multifamily housing construction in the City of Portland. The roundtable advances the leaders …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is reaching out to Oregon animal owners, livestock producers and veterinarians to share important information about a serious pest called New World Screwworm (NWS). New World screwworm is not currently found in …
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