The Oregon State Marine Board is urging people who recreate on stand up paddleboards (SUPs) atop moving water (primarily rivers) to always wear a life jacket and never wear a Velcro ankle or leg leash that is designed for general flatwater use or the surf …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced funding awards to 18 homeownership development projects to create 239 affordable homes across Oregon. This funding announced today supports eight rural projects, …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Executive Director Andrea Bell visited a modular home production facility in Aumsville, Oregon to get a firsthand look at how state investments are being put to work to accelerate housing solutions. The company, …
INDEPENDENCE, Oregon — The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene June 17 and 18 in Independence, Oregon to discuss rulemaking, small land purchases and legislative updates. On June 17, commissioners will take a water trail boat tour and …
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is partnering with community centers and organizations in Klamath and Lake counties to co-host two fun, informational resource fairs that are tailored for older adults. The two free events are open to everyone …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. Marine biotoxin levels of domoic acid have fallen below alert levels in razor clams on the central coast. Razor clam harvesting has opened …
In-depth rate review process just beginning, opportunities for public review and input remain through June 20 Oregon health insurers have submitted proposed 2026 rates for individual and small group plans, launching a months-long review process that …
Estacada, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the City of Estacada are partnering to offer Estacada-area residents a free household hazardous waste drop-off event on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Portal Park, 805 NW …
The Mingus Park Community Building (850 W Park Roadway) in Coos Bay, popularly known as the “Scout Cabin,” is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) …
SALEM, Ore. – As Oregon's breathtaking landscapes draw outdoor enthusiasts from around the world, state agencies are underscoring the vital role of preparedness and safety in reducing search and rescue (SAR) incidents. With peak tourist season …
SALEM, Oregon—Every year Oregon State Parks begins the busier season with a small thank you to its visitors — free camping and day-use parking on State Parks Day. State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 to thank Oregonians for their long-standing …
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has formally requested Presidential Disaster Declarations to provide federal support for flood recovery in communities devastated by the 2025 floods across Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Harney Counties. “Although this disaster …
MALHEUR COUNTY - Owyhee Grocery (now known as The Rock Store) near Nyssa in Malheur County is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) recommended the …
Governor Tina Kotek, in coordination with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), has formally requested Presidential Disaster Declarations to provide federal support for communities across Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Harney counties devastated …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek and the City of Portland Mayor Keith Wilson announced a series of actions they will take to spur multifamily housing construction in Portland. The commitments were informed by recommendations made by the Multifamily Housing …
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs signed a formal agreement with the Coquille Indian Tribe last week that will provide a framework for collaboration and increased resources dedicated to supporting the Tribe’s veterans in accessing their earned …
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) today released the 2025-28 Oregon Homeland Security Strategy (HSS), a five-year roadmap to strengthen the state’s ability to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from the full …
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) has fined Hillsboro-based Renner Trucking and Excavating Inc. $80,804 for repeatedly violating rules that protect workers from trenches caving in on them. A cave-in can trap and kill within …
Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) is a food benefits program that helps shrink the hunger gap when children are on summer break and don’t have easy access to healthy meals at school. Summer EBT provides $120 per eligible child to buy …
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is encouraging Oregonians to apply to serve on the Translation Advisory Council (TAC). The Council needs members who can read and write in Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese. “In Oregon, we …
