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Published on July 30, 2025 - 19:39 GMT

Treasurer Steiner Recognizes the 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid and their Impact on Health and Financial Well-being in ...

On the 60th anniversary of the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD praised these “cornerstone” health care programs. Treasurer Steiner issued a call to action to renew America’s commitment to affordable and …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 18:12 GMT

The Tsunami Advisory Has Been Canceled, but OEM Urges Caution Around Due to Increase Debris and Stronger the Normal Waves

UPDATE 7/30/2025 10:38 AM CANCELLATION The tsunami Advisory is canceled for the coastal areas of Oregon and Washington from The Oregon/Cal. Border to The Wash./BC Border. Salem, OR – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging residents …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 15:35 GMT

National Park Service Lists Mill Place House Site in Salem, Marion County in the National Register of Historic Places

The Mill Place House Site, also known as the Jason Lee House Site, is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. The listing was submitted alongside the Oregon Country Methodist Mission Sites: 1834–1847 Multiple Property …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 23:05 GMT

Governor Kotek Releases Statement in Response to Climate Danger Rollback

Governor Tina Kotek released the following statement in response to the announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) taking steps to undo the Endangerment Finding, a longstanding scientific finding that human-caused climate change …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 21:45 GMT

State Chief Information Officer Announces the State’s First Chief Privacy Officer

Oregon Chief Information Officer Terrence Woods, Director of Enterprise Information Services (EIS), has appointed Nik Blosser as the state of Oregon’s first Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist. The CPO will be charged …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 17:54 GMT

Oregon Department of Human Services Midtown Child Welfare division returns to where it started 31 years ago

The Oregon Department of Human Services Midtown Child Welfare office is going back to its roots. The 90-person staff and district administration will return to the building where this Portland office first started 31 years ago – 815 N.E. Davis Street in …

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Published on July 28, 2025 - 23:48 GMT

ODHS reaches milestone in improving regulatory oversight of long-term care

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has reached a milestone in strengthening its unit that regulates long-term care. As part of a broader strategy to improve safety, the ODHS Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) in July began …

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Published on July 28, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

Mussel Harvesting Opens On The Central Oregon Coast and Closes on the South Coast

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce an opening on the central coast for mussel harvesting and a closure on the south coast for mussel harvesting. Recent mussel samples indicate the …

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Published on July 28, 2025 - 19:54 GMT

Governor Kotek Signs Bills that Break Down Barriers to Housing Construction

Hillsboro, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of House Bill 2138, House Bill 3031, House Bill 2258, Senate Bill 684, and House Bill 3145, bipartisan bills aimed at building the housing that Oregonians need with the urgency they …

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Published on July 28, 2025 - 16:06 GMT

Governor Kotek Signs Historic Clean Drinking Water Legislation

Salem, OR — Last week, Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 1154 and House Bill 3525 into law, two pieces of legislation which take essential steps forward to address water quality and transparency concerns, while protecting the health of all Oregonians …

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Published on July 28, 2025 - 16:06 GMT

Introducing the new ODHS brand

Today, ODHS introduces a refreshed visual identity, including an updated logo, new colors, and a more modern, people-centered look. This shift is more than a new design, it’s a reflection of how our agency has evolved over time. As ODHS has grown to better …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Governor Kotek Signs Legislation to Strengthen State’s Wildfire Response

Beaverton, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3940 into law, bipartisan legislation that funds more tools for wildfire suppression, mitigation, and prevention work in Oregon. “Oregonians are paying the price of delayed action in smoke-choked …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

Governor Kotek Signs Statewide Shelter Program into Law

Today, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of House Bill 3644, which establishes an ongoing, statewide shelter program in Oregon, with the goal of reducing unsheltered homelessness and helping people transition from homelessness into housing …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 20:21 GMT

Governor Kotek Announces Leadership Transition at Oregon Department of Human Services

Beaverton, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced she has appointed Liesl Wendt to serve as the director of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), pending Oregon Senate confirmation in September, following the retirement this fall of long-time …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 20:21 GMT

A message from the ODHS Director: Planning for a leadership transition

Today, ODHS Director Fariborz Pakseresht announced his retirement. The Governor has nominated Deputy Director Liesl Wendt to take his place in the fall pending Senate confirmation. Please read this press release for more information. --- Dear ODHS friends …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:14 GMT

Oregon Housing and Community Services and Neighborhood Partnerships announce over $6.5 million in funding for Individual ...

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Neighborhood Partnerships (NP) award $6.62 million to help families and individuals save and build assets. The funding was granted to 11 organizations in support the Individual Development Account (IDA) …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:14 GMT

Major Disaster Declaration Approved for Oregon Following March Storms

Governor Kotek’s office announced today that FEMA has made federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oregon to support recovery efforts following severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that struck Coos, Curry, and Douglas …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 15:54 GMT

Governor Kotek Applauds Federal Disaster Declaration for Southern Oregon Flooding

Today, Governor Tina Kotek shared the announcement that President Donald J. Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Oregon which releases federal funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support recovery efforts …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 20:34 GMT

Oregon's Search and Rescue Canine Teams Deployed to Texas for Disaster Recovery Efforts

In response to an official request through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), Oregon has deployed two highly trained Human Remains Detection (HRD) canine teams to Texas to support ongoing disaster recovery operations. The specialized teams …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 17:43 GMT

Secretary of State Auditors Find Waste in Preschool Promise Program, Make Recommendations to Serve More Oregon Kids

Auditors with the Secretary of State found $1.4 million in potentially wasteful payments within the Preschool Promise Program, Secretary of State Tobias Read announced today. “As a dad, I know quality child care is hard to find, much less afford, which is …

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