Heading into the final month of the 2026 tax season, the Oregon Department of Revenue has received and processed 860,000 electronically-filed Oregon personal income tax returns and has issued 720,000 refunds. Most taxpayers can expect to receive their …
The Arthur H. Devers House in northwest Portland is among Oregon’s newest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) recommended the nomination at its October 2025 meeting for the …
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an enforcement order to Valley Landfills Inc. today that includes a civil penalty of more than $3 million for air quality violations at Coffin Butte Landfill north of Corvallis. DEQ’s order alleges that …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that the Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) stopped $1.995 billion in tax refund fraud over the past five years, with $1.5 billion in the three full years she has been governor. In 2024 alone, partly as a result of the …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) continues steady progress to increase the state’s housing supply by funding the creation and preservation of 329 affordable homes. The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved funding for four properties …
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) has fined a Gresham roofing contractor $113,852 for repeatedly failing to protect workers from fall hazards that could seriously injure or kill them. The division cited New Exteriors LLC …
Salem, OR — The 2026 legislative session ended with major wins for stabilizing essential services for vulnerable Oregonians, fostering a stronger economic future for the state, and Governor Tina Kotek’s efforts to make Oregon more affordable for working …
In observation of National Consumer Protection Week, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is partnering with local and national agencies to empower consumers to avoid, report, and recover from fraud. “Financial fraud is an increasingly …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed legislation to cut red tape for behavioral health workers, after the bill passed the House and Senate with broad bipartisan support. The bill was developed from the work of the Governor’s Behavioral Health Talent Council …
Are you looking for a free option to file your taxes? Want to get your refund faster than filing a paper return? Direct File Oregon is the best of both worlds. Taxpayers accustomed to filling out paper returns, can use Free Fillable Forms to file their …
Nearly three-quarters of Oregonians are feeling increasing cost of living pressures, contributing to record household debt and a 25% jump in bankruptcy filings in 2025. Those are among the takeaways from the 2026 Oregon Financial Wellness Scorecard, which …
Portland, Ore. – Yesterday, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and partner agencies responded to an asbestos exposure issue at the Trader Joe’s store at 4715 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. in Portland. At DEQ’s request, Trader Joe’s closed the store …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for beef jerky products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The products may contain soy lecithin, a known allergen, which is not …
Recent federal changes mean more people in Oregon who receive SNAP food benefits must now show they are working, looking for work or participating in training to continue receiving aid. WorkSource Oregon centers offer free employment and training services …
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Advisory Committee will meet March 10-11, 2026, at 9 a.m. to evaluate grant applications from around the state for projects that support the development or improvement of recreational trails. Oregon Parks and …
As rain and snow begin to fall more, now is a good time to talk to your insurance company or agent about flood insurance and landslide coverage, which are also called difference-in-conditions policies. Parts of Oregon are flood prone, and we have already …
Today, the Oregon Secretary of State’s Audits Division released the FY 2024 Summary of Financial Reporting for Oregon Municipalities, which found that 114 municipalities are still behind on filing their required financial reports. This full report also …
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued eight penalties totaling $169,583 in January for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $3,300 to $70,991 …
Filing your taxes can be anxiety-inducing. The list of worries is long – ‘what happens if I make a mistake? Is interacting with the government safe for me and my community? Is using commercial software or hiring a tax professional in my budget?’ The good …
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced she is convening state and national early learning experts to provide recommendations to improve access to affordable, quality childcare and preschool across the state, with the ultimate goal of ensuring …
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