As we approach critical deadlines for voter registration and ballot returns, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, in partnership with the Secretary of State, reminds Oregonians of important voting information. With increased misinformation, you …
Medicare open enrollment for the 2025 plan year begins Oct. 15 and remains open through Dec. 7, 2024. Medicare beneficiaries seeking to compare or change their existing Medicare plan can receive free help from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS …
Oregonians have become all too familiar with the need for emergency preparedness due to various hazards, including wildfires, drought, floods, and ice storms. However, earthquakes – while less common – remain a top concern, especially given the Cascadia …
Many people are looking for ways to support hurricane ravaged communities, this is the perfect time to remind everyone that donating cash directly to organizations ensures your contribution is used the way you want it to be. While numerous well-meaning …
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has published a draft Action Plan Amendment for a $422 million disaster recovery grant and is seeking public input on the changes. Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( …
Washington, D.C. Today, Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced a residential treatment capacity dashboard to track the state’s progress towards additional behavioral health residential treatment beds and recovery housing units …
Oregon’s multi-million-dollar system for determining eligibility for key public assistance programs is generally performing as it should, according to a new audit released today by the Oregon Secretary of State Audits Division. The OregONEligbility System …
Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade is directing further action to inactivate voter registrations and calling for an independent audit after learning of addition errors from the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV). Today, …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) today announced monumental progress in improving housing outcomes for all Oregonians with the release of the final report on Oregon’s first-ever Statewide Housing Plan (SWHP). The five-year housing plan was …
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) invites business, industry, and government leaders to join the final session of the global 2024 Public-Private Partnership Security and Resilience Seminar Series, titled “Emerging Cybersecurity Threats: …
The Black Historic Resources in Oregon, 1788-2002 Multiple Property Submission and an update to the Hannah and Eliza Gorman House designation in Corvallis are the newest of Oregon’s entries in the National Register of Historic Places. Oregon’s State …
Salem, OR—Oregon resident taxpayers preparing their own tax returns in 2025 will have the option to electronically file both their federal and state income tax returns using the combination of IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon, the IRS and the Oregon …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced current and projected outcomes as a result of the Governor’s homelessness initiative work since her first day in office. This includes her Emergency Homelessness Response …
SALEM, Oregon—Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change that would give the director greater flexibility to decide which parks charge a day-use parking permit fee. The proposed rule change would …
October 2, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salem, OR – The State Library Board will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024 in Community Room 2A at the Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland OR 97206. This is a public meeting; …
Astoria, Ore. – The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) will meet on October 17 and 18 at the Ten Fifteen Theater in Astoria’s Odd Fellows Building, 1001 Commercial St, Astoria, OR 97103, to consider nominations to the National …
As the leaves change and cooler weather sets in, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon fire service remind everyone of the importance of home fire safety. October is Fire Prevention Month, a time to focus on fire prevention and safety at home. This …
Oregon joins in the celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions people with disabilities have made in workplaces and recognize businesses that support employees with …
The Oregon College Saving Plan, a program of the Oregon State Treasury, is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Diversity in Leadership Scholarship. The scholarship, now in its fourth year, recognizes outstanding high school graduates from …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she is directing state agencies to take all actions necessary and work cooperatively to fulfill the State of Oregon’s commitments to the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative (CBRI). “The Columbia Basin Restoration …
