The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish closure. All harvest of mussels has closed from the Columbia River to the north jetty of the Siuslaw River in Florence for elevated levels of …
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is issuing a warning to Oregon residents about the “gold bar” scam that is rapidly spreading across the nation. This scam involves fraudsters impersonating government officials who convince victims to …
Portland, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson convened developers, investors, brokers, and lenders to discuss increasing financing for multifamily housing construction in the City of Portland. The roundtable advances the leaders …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is reaching out to Oregon animal owners, livestock producers and veterinarians to share important information about a serious pest called New World Screwworm (NWS). New World screwworm is not currently found in …
The Oregon Heritage Commission is updating the Oregon Heritage Plan to strengthen heritage efforts across the state and lay the foundation for the Commission’s priorities over the next five years. To help inform the plan, the Commission has launched a …
SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Director Lisa Sumption received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of State Park Directors this month for her exemplary leadership and service to Oregon. Sumption was …
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), a professional association for state regulators and state credit unions, recently announced that Janet Powell is the recipient of the 2025 Pierre Jay Award. Powell, who is retiring from …
On August 18th, 2025, the Tillamook County Local Emergency Planning Council (LEPC) hosted a tabletop exercise focusing on their Emergency Response Guide (ERG). “The intent of the exercise is to refine the Tillamook County LEPC ERG and bring in various …
On Friday, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality submitted formal comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fiercely opposing its proposal to revoke the Endangerment Finding and weaken motor vehicle emission standards. “The Endangerment …
The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Taxpayer Services Call Center, including the practitioner phone line, and main Payment Center in Salem will be closed for staff training on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The front desks at the agency’s regional offices …
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) have issued a recall of Signature Pet Care Songbird Blend Wild Bird Food 7 LB, sold at Albertsons, Safeway and Haggen stores in in WA and OR, and …
Salem, Ore. — In response to the ongoing shortage of emergency telecommunicators across the state, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has launched a centralized 9-1-1 Job Board to help connect potential candidates with career opportunities …
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced funding awards for the fourth round of the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) Grant Program. The SPIRE program provides life-saving emergency response …
Governor Tina Kotek directed state agencies to develop a coordinated approach to reduce disruption to COVID-19 vaccine access caused by the Trump Administration. Today, five state agencies took various actions to implement the West Coast Health Alliance ( …
Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD decried today’s decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which will make it harder for investors to hold publicly traded companies accountable by forcing shareholders into a system that limits their …
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today warned Oregonians about an uptick of scams involving card skimmers placed on payment machines at grocery and convenience stores across the state, especially in rural areas. These devices allow thieves to steal …
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom of California, Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington, and Governor Josh Green of Hawaii announced coordinated winter virus vaccination recommendations through the West Coast Health …
For many Oregonians, access to electricity isn’t just a convenience — it’s a lifeline. Individuals who rely on electrically powered medical equipment such as ventilators, oxygen concentrators, dialysis machines or mobility devices face serious risks during …
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced the upcoming launch of the OEM Emergency Management Grants platform in December 2025. This statewide platform will streamline how eligible applicants manage and track obligated …
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of three bills that protect Oregon families struggling to make ends meet. The bills address issues around medical debt, online transactions, and car purchases. The Governor was joined by …
