Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek joined the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) on the last day of the annual five-day Mid-Willamette Valley Interagency Wildland Fire School. The training culminated with a live …
Salem, OR – Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek visited Wasco County to discuss the response and recovery efforts related to the Rowena Fire, which sparked June 11 and burned over 3,700 acres, including 56 homes and 91 other structures. “The damage caused by …
Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek joined Polk and Marion County elected officials, mental health providers, judges, attorneys, and city officials for the grand opening of a new secure residential 16-bed treatment facility that was fully funded by …
Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek issued the following statement about Multnomah County’s Preschool For All program: “Oregon families face uncertain childcare and preschool options, whether because it is more than they can afford every month, it is …
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is proud to celebrate three years as a full-fledged state department, officially established on July 1, 2022. In that time, OEM has transformed Oregon’s approach to emergency preparedness, …
Communities across Oregon need more affordable rental housing options. Rents continue to increase faster than wages, while the cost of everyday life—groceries, utilities, car repairs, and childcare—continues to rise. Many of our neighbors, including …
In less than an hour, a model home in Salem was reduced to ashes by fire on Wednesday, while the one next door saw minimal damage. The difference? The surviving home was built to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)’s Wildfire …
ROWENA, Ore. – On June 18, Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Erin McMahon visited Wasco County to meet with local officials and community members impacted by the Rowena Fire. The visit included a tour of fire-damaged areas and a stop …
When disaster strikes—whether you're lost in the wilderness, stranded at sea, or facing an unexpected emergency—your best tool isn’t a gadget or a flare. It’s your mindset. That’s the core philosophy behind AMSEA’s “Seven Steps to Survival,” a …
SALEM, Ore. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin warning of a heightened threat environment in the United States through September 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET, due to geopolitical …
The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on Oregon households went beyond health; its economic impacts left thousands struggling to make ends meet, including the ability for homeowners to keep making their mortgage payments. Enter the Oregon Homeowner Assistance …
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) was recognized in a national Government Technology Case Study for its excellence in the use of smart technology in rolling out the Summer EBT program. As a result, more than 362,000 children were able to get …
With fireworks sales beginning today, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is reminding people to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly and legally. The 2025 fireworks retail sales season in Oregon runs from June 23 through July 6, and the agency’s message is …
The Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board (EPAB) will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025. 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 …
Statewide, Ore.— The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued nine penalties totaling $808,344 in May for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek joined federal officials, local leaders, and behavioral health service providers for a grand opening of the Benton County Crisis Center. “This center is a result of our state’s ongoing work for more spaces and places for …
Governor Tina Kotek declared a State of Emergency to protect life, safety, and property due to the Rowena Fire that has caused a natural disaster in Wasco County. Beginning June 11, 2025, severe wildfire rolled through Wasco County, primarily in Rowena …
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing two structural task forces from Lane and Marion counties through Immediate Response to the Upper Applegate Fire in Jackson County. The fire was reported on Wednesday off Upper Applegate Road south of the town of …
Bend, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek convened a roundtable to hear directly from rural Oregon healthcare experts, providers, and food system specialists about the impact of proposed cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP …
Older adults and people with disabilities may qualify for free emergency kits and batteries to stay safe during disasters. Emergencies like wildfires, heat waves and floods can happen at any time. It’s important to be ready. But for many people, it’s hard …
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