Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 30, 2025 - 18:12 GMT

The Tsunami Advisory Has Been Canceled, but OEM Urges Caution Around Due to Increase Debris and Stronger the Normal Waves

UPDATE 7/30/2025 10:38 AM CANCELLATION The tsunami Advisory is canceled for the coastal areas of Oregon and Washington from The Oregon/Cal. Border to The Wash./BC Border. Salem, OR – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging residents …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 15:35 GMT

National Park Service Lists Mill Place House Site in Salem, Marion County in the National Register of Historic Places

The Mill Place House Site, also known as the Jason Lee House Site, is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. The listing was submitted alongside the Oregon Country Methodist Mission Sites: 1834–1847 Multiple Property …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 21:45 GMT

State Chief Information Officer Announces the State’s First Chief Privacy Officer

Oregon Chief Information Officer Terrence Woods, Director of Enterprise Information Services (EIS), has appointed Nik Blosser as the state of Oregon’s first Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist. The CPO will be charged …

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Published on July 28, 2025 - 23:48 GMT

ODHS reaches milestone in improving regulatory oversight of long-term care

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has reached a milestone in strengthening its unit that regulates long-term care. As part of a broader strategy to improve safety, the ODHS Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) in July began …

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Published on July 28, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

Mussel Harvesting Opens On The Central Oregon Coast and Closes on the South Coast

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce an opening on the central coast for mussel harvesting and a closure on the south coast for mussel harvesting. Recent mussel samples indicate the …

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Published on July 28, 2025 - 16:06 GMT

Introducing the new ODHS brand

Today, ODHS introduces a refreshed visual identity, including an updated logo, new colors, and a more modern, people-centered look. This shift is more than a new design, it’s a reflection of how our agency has evolved over time. As ODHS has grown to better …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Governor Kotek Signs Legislation to Strengthen State’s Wildfire Response

Beaverton, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3940 into law, bipartisan legislation that funds more tools for wildfire suppression, mitigation, and prevention work in Oregon. “Oregonians are paying the price of delayed action in smoke-choked …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

Governor Kotek Signs Statewide Shelter Program into Law

Today, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of House Bill 3644, which establishes an ongoing, statewide shelter program in Oregon, with the goal of reducing unsheltered homelessness and helping people transition from homelessness into housing …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 20:21 GMT

Governor Kotek Announces Leadership Transition at Oregon Department of Human Services

Beaverton, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced she has appointed Liesl Wendt to serve as the director of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), pending Oregon Senate confirmation in September, following the retirement this fall of long-time …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 20:21 GMT

A message from the ODHS Director: Planning for a leadership transition

Today, ODHS Director Fariborz Pakseresht announced his retirement. The Governor has nominated Deputy Director Liesl Wendt to take his place in the fall pending Senate confirmation. Please read this press release for more information. --- Dear ODHS friends …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:14 GMT

Major Disaster Declaration Approved for Oregon Following March Storms

Governor Kotek’s office announced today that FEMA has made federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oregon to support recovery efforts following severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that struck Coos, Curry, and Douglas …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 15:54 GMT

Governor Kotek Applauds Federal Disaster Declaration for Southern Oregon Flooding

Today, Governor Tina Kotek shared the announcement that President Donald J. Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Oregon which releases federal funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support recovery efforts …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 17:43 GMT

Secretary of State Auditors Find Waste in Preschool Promise Program, Make Recommendations to Serve More Oregon Kids

Auditors with the Secretary of State found $1.4 million in potentially wasteful payments within the Preschool Promise Program, Secretary of State Tobias Read announced today. “As a dad, I know quality child care is hard to find, much less afford, which is …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 21:04 GMT

Governor Kotek Calls for Special Session to Address Transportation System Emergency

Salem, OR — Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is using her constitutional authority to call a special session of the Oregon Legislature to begin on Friday, August 29, 2025, for lawmakers to take up legislation to pay for basic road maintenance …

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Published on July 22, 2025 - 18:11 GMT

Governor Kotek Tours Genentech’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Hillsboro

Last Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek toured the Hillsboro Innovative Therapies (HIT) facility with Genentech Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Magargee. She also attended a working lunch with the Genentech Hillsboro Campus Leadership team. Genentech’s HIT …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 20:30 GMT

Smoke and Wildfires Impacting Road Safety Across Oregon

SALEM, Ore. – As wildfires continue to impact parts of Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek has declared a State of Emergency, effective July 16, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Travelers are urged to use extra caution on the roads and know the conditions in the …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 19:08 GMT

Oregon State Treasury Announces Hiring of New Director of Private Market Investments

The Oregon State Treasury announced today the hiring of Tad Fergusson, CFA, as Director of Private Market investments. Fergusson will start at Treasury in his new role on July 28. Fergusson joins Treasury with nearly three decades of experience in …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

Donations After Disaster: Why Monetary Donations Are Best

In the aftermath of a disaster, Oregonians often ask, “How can I help?” While offers of donated goods like clothing, food, and household items are heartfelt, they can create serious logistical challenges for emergency responders and community organizations …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 17:37 GMT

Registration Now Open for 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference

Registration is now open for the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference, the state’s largest gathering dedicated to honoring and supporting women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The biennial event, hosted by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 02:52 GMT

Oregon Heritage Commission to meet July 27-28 in St. Helens, Rainier and online

The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet July 27 in downtown St. Helens for tours and July 28 at the Rainier Historical Museum and online for the Business Meeting. The agenda for the business meeting includes: A presentation by a member of the Made by Us …

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