This week, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson visited Jackson County to connect with business leaders, listen to the workforce needs of behavioral health providers, meet with local organizations supporting wildfire survivors, support the …
Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner MD condemned the budget reconciliation bill that US House lawmakers passed last night and called on Senators to reject cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, food assistance, and clean energy incentives as the bill moves …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek released the following statement in response to the USDA announcement of a $16 million purchase of Oregon Pink Shrimp: “As a coastal state with major ports, we move billions of dollars’ worth of seafood across the globe. The …
Salem, OR—The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has announced that the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) Grant is open for applications—providing critical emergency preparedness equipment to local governments and …
For those experiencing homelessness, finding stable housing isn’t always as simple as finding an apartment and signing a lease. Many people have been through trauma, which can make it harder to make choices, trust others, or use support services. To better …
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) announced that Child Welfare Director Aprille Flint-Gerner accepted a position with Casey Family Programs as Senior Director of Strategic Consulting. The new role will allow her to continue the work of …
Advanced Precision Anodizing is committed to the safety and health of its employees, so much so that the Wood Village company has completed its first year in Oregon OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). SHARP, primarily set up …
In a significant step toward strengthening private sector preparedness, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has incorporated the Private Sector Preparedness Response and Recovery (PSPR2) Seminar Series, titled “Mass Casualty Impact …
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is proud to announce the return of its annual Veteran Benefit Expo, the state’s largest veteran resource event, on June 16th at the Salem Armory Auditorium, 2310 17th St. NE. This marks the first in-person …
Members of Oregon’s intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community gathered at the Breaking Barriers: Life Beyond Labels conference in late April. The Central Oregon Disability Support Network (CODSN) hosts the annual event in Redmond. The …
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) hosted back-to-back wildfire coordination events at the State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) on Tuesday, May 13, bringing together state agencies and Emergency Support Function (ESF) partners for a …
The Port Orford City Jail is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) recommended the nomination at their February 2025 meeting for its significant …
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has selected Sean O’Day as acting director of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). O’Day is currently the deputy director for DCBS, the state’s largest consumer and worker protection and business regulatory …
Older Americans Month is celebrated every May and is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of older Americans and reaffirm commitments to meeting the needs of older adults in our communities. The 2025 Older Americans Month theme is Flip the Script …
Salem, OR — Please join the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with the Oregon Advocacy Commissions Office, AARP, Oregon Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities, and the Oregon State University Extension Service …
May 13, 2025 (SALEM) – The Oregon Department of Agriculture congratulates Shaniko Wool, the Oregon Seed Council, and all the awardees on their Global Trailblazer Awards! The 2025 awardees will be honored at the Oregon Consular Corps' Celebrate Trade …
Carl Riccadonna, state chief economist and Michael Kennedy, senior economist of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Office of Economic Analysis (OEA), presented the latest economic outlook and revenue forecast to the Senate Committee on Finance …
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon National Guard is scheduled to host an Armed Forces Day celebration honoring current serving military members at 1:00 p.m. on May 14, at the State Capitol Mall in Salem and at 10:20 a.m. on May 17, at the Major General Raymond F. …
Oregonians who filed for an extension instead of filing their federal and state income taxes last month should go ahead file their tax year 2024 returns as soon as they can, the Oregon Department of Revenue said this week. “The extension deadline is …
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read today released the “Keeping Oregon Accountable” report, which covers data from the two major financial audits conducted in fiscal year 2024. “With all the chaos happening right now, Oregon families are tracking every …
