Midnight tonight, April 15, 2025, is the deadline to file tax year 2024 state and federal personal income tax returns and the Oregon Department of Revenue wants to remind taxpayers of the tools available to make the experience easier for both those who …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek directed Kristine Kautz, Acting Director at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to immediately install new leadership at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) in the interest of patient safety after OHA shared information with the …
Salem, OR – Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek visited the City of Burns and the Burns Paiute Reservation in Harney County to meet with emergency response volunteers, local and Tribal leaders, and people impacted by severe, historic flooding in the area. The …
Update (4/11/2025 at 4:00 p.m.): DEQ continues to work with the Department of Administrative Services Enterprise Information Services and Microsoft cybersecurity team to address cybersecurity issues. Key information: There continues to be no evidence of a …
Salem, OR – The State Library Board will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon and online. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Susan Westin at susan.westin@slo.oregon.gov. See …
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed Michael Dill, Director of Advocacy and Sustainability, Organically Grown Company (OGC), to the Oregon State Board of Agriculture. Dill’s appointment is effective immediately. He will serve a four-year term with an …
Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, asked beneficiaries of state managed retirement funds to remain calm and patient as markets gyrate following the Trump administration’s recent tariff announcements. Treasurer Steiner urged the President to …
Oregon Housing and Community Services is helping fund the creation of 168 affordable homes in Albany and Hood River. The homes will offer a variety of services including support for veterans, education and skills programs, and assistance with the …
MEDFORD, Oregon — The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene April 22 and 23 in Medford. On April 22, commissioners will hold a work session from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the draft real property policy and commission best practices. On …
SALEM, Oregon—Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comment on a proposal to expand the 25% out-of-state camping surcharge to parking permit fees and eliminate the two-year parking permit. The out-of-state camping surcharge was …
SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) wants to better understand how residents use all land and water trails throughout Oregon and opportunities for improvement. OPRD launched an online survey this month to collect the feedback now …
Salem, Ore – The State of Oregon, alongside 19 other states, is seeking a temporary restraining order against the current administration’s March 31, 2025 action placing nearly all Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff on administrative …
A three-day workplace safety and health conference in Portland in May will offer employers and workers across industries multiple education and training opportunities, including how to improve safety leadership, build a culture of safety and health, and …
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) launched a new Oregon Brain Injury Program. The program is designed to help individuals with brain injuries navigate and access the services and supports available to them. Services are free and available to …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced the launch of the Housing 360 pilot program. The agency awarded $3.4 million in grants to community partners to explore new ways to assist people challenged by mental …
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is pleased to share the 2024 “State of Small Business” annual report from the Office of Small Business Assistance (OSBA). “I’ve never met a business owner who wants to spend less time running their operations and more …
The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) has published its first permit-ready plan under the state’s updated Permit-Ready Plans Program. The building plans, available free to the public, are for a code-compliant residential deck. The Permit-Ready Plans …
Salem, OR – This week, the members of the House Committee on Housing and Homelessness heard testimony for House Bill 2258. The legislation aligns with the Governor’s efforts to cut the bureaucratic red tape that stands in the way of an affordable home for …
In response to the ongoing flooding in Harney County, Governor Kotek has declared a State of Emergency and directed the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) to activate the State’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) to coordinate …
Here comes the April 15, 2025 deadline to file your taxes -- but wait, there’s good news. If you don’t owe any taxes, you have three years to file your tax return without any penalty and still get your refund. Plus, thanks to the Oregon Department of Human …
