Salem, OR— As the IRS and the state begin accepting tax year 2024 returns today, the Oregon Department of Revenue is offering taxpayers a list of suggestions to aid in efficiently processing their return and common errors to avoid that could slow things …
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is offering grants for qualified historic cemeteries. The annual grants fund projects that preserve historic cemeteries. Projects funded in the past include marker repair workshops, fencing, signs, interpretive …
Salem, OR—Oregonians looking to file their taxes for free could find help as close as their local library. Volunteers from the Oregon Department of Revenue will be traveling to libraries in 18 different communities across the state in February, March, and …
To enhance service to the Clatsop County community, the Oregon Department of Human Services opened a new building that houses Child Welfare, Oregon Eligibility Partnership and Self-Sufficiency Programs. People who need these services can access them all in …
The Oregon Heritage Commission is offering grants to qualified museums for collections, heritage tourism, and education and interpretation projects. Awards typically range between $2,000 and $10,000. Museums may apply for a variety of projects. Collections …
Following a two-week mobilization to Southern California to assist with the wildfire response, 17 of Oregon’s 21 strike teams will soon be heading home. The teams began the demobilization process Thursday morning. Two of the strike teams will start their …
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) announced today that it joined a taskforce of state securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $106 million settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corporation (VMC) and The …
Two Oregon strike teams were assigned overnight to a new fire in Southern California to help protect life and property. Strike Team 17 (Linn County) and Strike Team 18 (Clackamas County), both made up of water tenders, are working alongside California …
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) played a role in the successful search and rescue mission for Brendan Davis who was found alive and well Friday at about 3:30 p.m. by Clackamas County Search and Rescue. OEM’s Statewide Search and Rescue …
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) and 47 state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against Block Inc., for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws that safeguard the financial …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced her priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Her priorities focus on staying the course on addressing homelessness and housing supply, mental health and addiction care, and improving outcomes for Oregon K-12 …
The Oregon Housing Needs Analysis (OHNA) is a new component to Oregon’s statewide land use planning system intended to facilitate housing production, affordability and choice to meet housing needs for Oregonians statewide. Three state agencies have vital …
The Oregon Housing Needs Analysis (OHNA) is a new component to Oregon’s statewide land use planning system intended to facilitate housing production, affordability and choice to meet housing needs for Oregonians statewide. Three state agencies have vital …
Salem, OR—Oregonians looking for assistance in electronically filing their taxes for free, could find help as close as their local library this tax season. Volunteers from the Oregon Department of Revenue will be traveling to libraries in 17 different …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek submitted a list of state board and commission appointments and reappointments to the Oregon Senate for confirmation. The Senate Committee on Rules will consider the nominations in early February. “When I make and review …
Oregon Housing and Community Services is funding the creation, preservation, and rehabilitation of more than 100 affordable homes across Oregon, with the more than half designated for seniors. The Housing Stability Council gave the green light to the three …
The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet Jan. 27 online. The agenda includes a discussion led by the Commission’s Tribal Relationship Building Sub-Committee, an update on the 2026 Oregon Heritage Plan process and the 2024 Oregon Heritage Vitality Study. …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek delivered her State of the State address in the Oregon House Chamber in the Capitol before a joint legislative session of lawmakers, former elected leaders, distinguished guests, and representatives of the nine federally …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency due to the risk of economic shutdown impacting Morrow and Umatilla counties. The emergency declaration makes an exception to the Port of Morrow’s current wastewater permit with the Department of …
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing six additional strike teams of water tenders to Southern California. In total, 30 water tenders and 70 firefighters are being sent from Clackamas, Columbia, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Multnomah, …
