The Oregon Secretary of State’s Elections Division released the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) Voters’ Pamphlet for the November General Election today. This online version of the pamphlet is available on our website to assist …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Board of Directors announced the board’s intent to appoint Steve Stadum, J.D., interim president. If appointed, Stadum would hold the interim president role while a national …
Health insurance open enrollment starts Nov. 1, 2024. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is expecting an increase in calls to our ONE Customer Service Center (800-699-9075). This may mean longer wait times. We know this can be frustrating, but …
A wildfire survivor is finding hope after moving into a new affordable housing community on the Oregon coast. On Labor Day in 2020, Micheal Haft remembers he had just gotten off work when he saw a fire approaching his home. What turned out to be the Echo …
The Oregon State Marine Board will be emailing motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters who have email addresses on file whose registration expires on December 31, 2024. Each renewal notice is unique to the owner and their boat. Owners are …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek, the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), and the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) announced the agencies’ first managers of the Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO), Joel …
The Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has released Oregon Women’s Labor History: A Historic Context Statement 1903-1990. The document, which can be found at www.oregonheritage.org , is the initial product of a larger effort to prepare and …
Salem, Ore – The Answerland Advisory Committee (AAC) will meet virtually on Tuesday, November 12th at 10:00am. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Gesse Stark-Smith (971-600-4992 or gesse.stark-smith@slo.oregon.gov). The …
Everyone deserves to feel safe and supported. Domestic violence (DV) can impact every aspect of a person’s life. At the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), our goal is to help survivors and their families find the resources they need to move …
The Oregon State Fire Marshal incident management team sent to North Carolina in mid-October will return home at the end of the week after a two-week deployment. The team was in Yancey County helping with Hurricane Helene recovery. Oregon Incident …
SALEM, Ore. – The unprecedented severity of this wildfire season led Governor Tina Kotek to declare a State of Emergency on July 12 and prompted a request for a federal major disaster declaration from President Biden. Governor Kotek’s request, made under …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek released a statement following President Joe Biden’s presidential apology on Friday for the Indian Boarding School era. President Biden issued his apology during a speech at the Gila Crossing Community School in Laveen, Arizona. …
On Friday, President Joe Biden delivered a formal apology at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona, acknowledging the painful legacy of the federal Indian boarding school system, which forcibly removed Indigenous children from their families for over …
In an innovative partnership to leverage audit work across multiple states and ultimately save taxpayer money, the Oregon Audits Division today released an audit examining Medicaid concurrent enrollment in Oregon and Washington. The audit was a …
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Wallowa County through Executive Order 24-29, and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. “Water scarcity has become the new normal for our state,” Governor Kotek said. “ …
Salem, OR — Today, Governor Kotek released a statement in response to the announcement of a $42 million investment to the state of Oregon under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade water infrastructure and keep …
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued five penalties totaling $105,394 in September for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $4,500 to …
Salem, OR – On Monday, Governor Tina Kotek sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a federal major disaster declaration pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Act on behalf of the State of Oregon. The request follows one of the most devastating …
Living in a college residence hall brings a unique set of challenges and responsibilities, especially when it comes to emergency preparedness. From fire alarms to severe weather, having a plan in place can make all the difference. The following article …
Salem, Oregon-The State Government Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The meeting will take place remotely via the internet on Microsoft Teams and is open to the public. The agenda and handouts will …
