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 …
Portland, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek hosted an event to commemorate the signing of House Bill 2005, House Bill 2059, House Bill 2024, and House Bill 3321, all bipartisan legislation building on the Governor’s initiatives to improve and expand mental …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is investing $160 million to support the construction or preservation of 10 rental housing developments, delivering more than 740 affordable homes to communities statewide. These developments represent a broad …
A two-day event in Bend will offer employers and workers a comprehensive set of learning opportunities designed to upgrade their skills in creating and maintaining safe and healthy workplaces. The Central Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference …
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 …
Today, pursuant to Article V, Section 15b(4), of the Oregon Constitution, Governor Tina Kotek provided notice to the Legislature that she is considering vetoes of the following bills and budget items from the 2025 legislative session. The Governor has …
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 …
In the heart of Southeast Portland’s Buckman neighborhood, something more than just housing is taking root. Shortstack Belmont — a thoughtfully designed, 35-unit multifamily development — is helping fill Oregon’s critical “missing middle” housing gap and …
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 …
On the 60th anniversary of the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD praised these “cornerstone” health care programs. Treasurer Steiner issued a call to action to renew America’s commitment to affordable and …
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 …
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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