Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that philanthropic partners through the Oregon Disaster Funders Network (ODFN) are matching the state’s $6 million investment to help address the food security needs of Oregonians. The funds will support …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce a closure on the south coast for mussel harvesting. Recent mussel samples indicate the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish toxin has risen above the …
A new federal spending bill includes several updates to the definition and regulation of hemp at the national level. These changes have prompted questions, so ODA is providing this information to clarify what the federal updates mean for Oregon at this …
Stay alert: Never leave cooking food unattended. Most kitchen fires start because food is left unsupervised. Keep children away: Create a “kid-free zone” of at least three feet around the stove and hot appliances. Use timers: Set timers to remind you of …
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) hasn’t been seen in the United States since 1929, but for US livestock producers, it remains one of the most serious animal health threats in the world. The FMD virus spreads quickly among cloven-hoofed animals (animals with …
The Oregon Senate has confirmed Elmer Huh and Tim Miller to the Oregon Investment Council (OIC), following their nominations by Governor Kotek. Their four-year terms will begin at the March 2026 OIC meeting. The new councilors will replace current OIC …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian’s Office has been made aware of an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV)/ Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in horses that were at or associated with barrel racing and rodeo-type events in Texas …
Longstanding structural problems and management gaps at Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) have left many Oregon workers waiting years for help with wage and workplace complaints, according to an audit released today by the Secretary of State …
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services’ (DCBS) Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) will be hosting a public hearing on prescription drug prices on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The public is invited to participate and here …
Ashley Herberholz doesn’t back down from a challenge. The Lake Oswego resident believes firmly that people with disabilities deserve the same workplace opportunities as everyone else. Because of her hard work and strong voice, Ashley received the 2025 Ross …
November 19, 2025 — National GIS Day is an opportunity to recognize the powerful role Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play in emergency management and to highlight the dedicated professionals who bring this data to life every day. At the Oregon …
Liesl Wendt was confirmed as the new Oregon Department of Human Services director by the Oregon Senate earlier today, Nov. 19, 2025. Read a message from Liesl below: --- I am honored that this morning the Senate confirmed me as the next director of the …
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed Executive Order 25-29 to increase the pace and scale of Oregon’s response to reducing carbon pollution while strengthening grid reliability and energy affordability. "Oregon faces escalating climate …
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 legislative committee on …
SALEM, Oregon—Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will convene a Rule Advisory Committee to review ocean shore permitting and update rules to implement HB 2925 (2025). The committee will discuss topics including application requirements and …
Navigating Medicare can feel confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program trains dedicated volunteers to help people in Oregon understand their Medicare options and make confident, …
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joins letter with Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, and eight others. Today, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joined Colorado’s Secretary of State Jena Griswold, along with eight other Secretaries of …
November 14, 2025, Face Rock Creamery LLC of Bandon, OR is voluntarily recalling 16/6oz. units of Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar with a use-by date of 11/04/26 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which …
The Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board (EPAB) will meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20. The meeting will take place remotely via the internet on Microsoft Teams and is open to the public. The agenda and handouts will be posted on the advisory …
SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) celebrates the completion of three GO Bond projects this year: Beverly Beach and Nehalem Bay upgraded vital infrastructure, and Fort Stevens restored the exterior of the historic Guard House. The …
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