State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner today announced the 2025 Oregon Financial Empowerment Award recipients, recognizing outstanding efforts to boost financial literacy across the state. This annual recognition, now in its fourth year, coincides with …
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued seven penalties totaling $122,131 in March for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $1,700 to $ …
The Pacific Northwest is no stranger to volcanic activity. With Oregon home to five potentially active volcanoes, it's essential for families to be prepared and educated on volcanic hazards. Volcano Awareness Week in Oregon is, May 18–25, 2025, and …
Today, April 29, 2025, is the deadline to register to vote to receive a ballot for Oregon’s May 2025 Special Election. “The May Special Election will have a big impact on the issues Oregonians care about most,” said Secretary of State Tobias Read. “If you …
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, like living through a major emergency or disaster. It’s important to understand that not everyone who goes through a …
On Saturday, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson celebrated Independent Bookstore Day by visiting Sunrise Books, Powell’s Books, and Third Eye Books and Gifts in Portland. “I’ve never been to a bookstore I didn’t love,” Governor Kotek …
The Oregon Department of Human Services, (ODHS) has launched its first-ever interactive online training for the public about reporting suspected child abuse. The training rollout coincides with Child Abuse Awareness Month and the announcement of a new …
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she will appoint Elisa Dozono and Cierra Brown to the Multnomah and Clackamas County benches, respectively. Elisa Dozono will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Tom Ryan. Her appointment …
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) and Oregon AFL-CIO invite the public to attend the Workers Memorial Day observance on Monday, April 28, in Salem. The ceremony will recognize, remember, and honor those who died of work- …
SALEM, OR – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) outlined the impact the April 4 announcement from FEMA canceling the fiscal year 2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program has on Oregon. The cancellation, …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced a $10 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI) workforce development alongside a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State of Oregon and NVIDIA to expand AI education and skill-building. She made …
ROSEBURG, Ore. – Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Erin McMahon visited Douglas County on Monday, April 21, to meet with local leaders, assess disaster-impacted areas, and support recovery efforts across the region. Director McMahon …
With Tax Day in the rearview mirror, now is a good time for Oregon taxpayers to think about doing a paycheck checkup to make sure they are having the right amount of money withheld from each paycheck. “If you received a large refund from the state and …
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Director is sharing details of a broad effort underway to improve safety for children in foster care and children who come to the attention of Child Welfare through a call to the Oregon Child …
Salem, OR — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is launching a free two-part virtual series starting today to help older adults and those who support them prepare for the increasing number of disasters affecting Oregon communities, …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announces the first round of housing developments to be selected for this year’s Oregon Multifamily Energy Program (OR-MEP). This round allocates $1.8 million to improve energy efficiency in affordable housing …
The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet May 4 in Eugene for a tour of the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and May 5 in Coburg for the Business Meeting. The agenda includes an update on the 2026 Oregon Heritage Plan process, a presentation by the …
Last week, the Oregon State Treasury successfully completed two major bond sales through its Buy Oregon Bonds Program, providing nearly $1.5 billion for statewide projects and programs, including affordable housing, educational facility improvements, …
Salem, OR – In honor of Earth Day, Governor Tina Kotek, First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson and Governor’s Office staff joined volunteers with SOLVE and Portland General Electric (PGE) for a cleanup event at Wallace Marine Park in Salem on Saturday, April 19. …
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek dropped into the weekly assembly at Englewood Elementary School in the Salem-Keizer School District on Friday, April 18. She joined approximately 300 students to read a book, answer questions, and receive a gift. “Joining …
