SALEM, Ore. – The State of Oregon’s Enterprise Information Services–Cyber Security Services (EIS|CSS) invites state of Oregon employees and county and city partners to join a free, interactive cybersecurity webinar series this October. These one-hour …
SALEM, Ore. — On Friday, July 11, 2025, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) welcomed members of the U.S. Army’s 364th Civil Affairs Brigade for a tour of the state’s Emergency Coordination Center (ECC). The visit provided an opportunity to …
As summer begins to wind down, families have a limited window to secure essential food assistance through the Summer EBT program. The program offers $120 per child to help cover grocery costs when school food programs are not as easy to access. With the …
Salem, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) continues to strengthen its collaboration with the National Weather Service (NWS), reinforcing the importance of accurate weather data and forecasting in the face of growing climate threats …
Salem, Ore. – As another round of high temperatures impacts communities across the state, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging Oregonians to take precautions to stay cool, stay hydrated, and look out for those most at risk. While …
Portland, Ore.— The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality released the 2025 Wildfire Smoke Trends Report today, which gathers and examines data about how the 2024 wildfire season affected air quality across the state. Oregon’s wildfire season has …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced her final veto decisions on bills from the 2025 legislative session, as well as signing letters. The announcement follows a notice of potential vetoes pursuant to Article V, section 15b, of the Oregon Constitution that …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is helping to preserve 233 much-needed affordable homes for older adults, the fastest-growing segment of Oregon’s homeless population. The agency awarded developers Guardian Real Estate Services and Robison …
Today, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced it will suspend the Standard Rebate for new electric vehicles as of Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, due to high demand and limited funding. Those wishing to receive this specific rebate must purchase …
Leslie Barnard Booth’s One Day This Tree Will Fall and Elizabeth Mehren’s I Lived to Tell the World: Stories from Survivors of Holocaust, Genocide, and the Atrocities of War were each selected to represent Oregon at the 2025 National Book Festival in …
As Oregon heads into its peak wildfire months, August and September, Oregon’s public safety services and natural resource agencies want to remind Oregonians to practice wildfire prevention, prepare their home and a go-bag for evacuation and know where to …
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Douglas, Morrow, and Union counties through Executive Order 25-18 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. A link to Executive Order 25-18 can be found here. Union …
Eugene, OR – This week, Governor Tina Kotek extended the State of Emergency declaration due to the June Rowena Fire in Wasco County, now set to expire on November 2, 2025. Governor Kotek first declared a State of Emergency on June 20, 2025, with an …
SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed August 2025 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon, recognizing the vital work of emergency managers and the role they play in helping communities prepare for, respond to and …
SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is updating some visitor fees at select parks as part of a broader, proactive effort to build a more resilient financial future for Oregon State Parks. Starting Oct. 1, 2025, Oregon State Parks …
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) today reiterated its dedication to continuous improvement and readiness across the state in the wake of recent emergency response activities. “Our agency recognizes that every incident is an opportunity …
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 12 penalties totaling $756,921 in June for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $2,550 to $464,678. …
Eugene, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of Senate Bill 141, House Bill 2140, House Bill 3037, and House Bill 3040, all bipartisan legislation aimed at improving Oregon students’ academic outcomes. She signed the bills alongside …
The WOWtruck is a really fun portable gym that travels throughout Douglas County. It unfolds into a bike track, climbing wall, mini golf spread, ping pong tables, bowling alley, an obstacle course, a learning kitchen and more. Recently the WOWtruck set up …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Michael Tessean as the next director of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA). Tessean’s appointment is effective August 18, 2025, pending Senate confirmation. Interim Director Jana McLellan has served in …
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