Living in earthquake-prone areas requires vigilance and preparation to ensure safety. Below are some general tips on how to prepare your family and community for earthquakes. For a more comprehensive guide on this topic OEM has created a webpage and guide …
Understanding the Threat Since 1854, 21 tsunamis have impacted the Oregon Coast. The last two damaging tsunamis were in 1964 as a result of the Great Alaskan Earthquake, and in 2011 as a result of the Great Tohoku Japan Earthquake that caused severe damage …
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Resilience Hubs and Networks grant. A total of 87 organizations from across the state have been selected to …
When Joni Kabana first saw the Spray General Store in Spray, Oregon, the roof was in disrepair, a tree was threatening the building from the back and it was filled with stuff the owner was storing. The whole building was in rough shape. But Kabana felt a …
The State Historic Preservation Office is offering grants for work on historic properties and for archaeology projects. The annual grants fund up to $20,000 in matching funds for preservation projects. Both grant programs support the goals of the Oregon …
National Unclaimed Property Day returns February 1 and to celebrate Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner is encouraging individuals across Oregon to search for their lost assets. The nationwide effort aims to bring awareness to the nearly 33 million …
DEPOE BAY, Oregon— The historic gift shop at Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint is slated for restoration starting in February to reinforce its structural integrity, preserve the building’s character and enhance accessibility. The Cape Foulweather Gift …
A Jackson County wildfire survivor is in a new home after becoming the first homeowner to receive funding from the ReOregon Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP). The program’s funding comes from the federal $422 million Community …
Sometimes words fall short to describe the type of life-changing events that happened to Almeda Fire survivors. No one could ever possibly know, unless they have experienced it firsthand, what it is like to lose a home, and all one’s belongings. To barely …
As Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day approaches on Friday, January 31, the Oregon Department of Revenue is encouraging all workers with income in 2024 to check their EITC eligibility. The Department of Revenue is working with other state …
Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner called on legislators to pass HB 2200, which would provide legislative direction to support Treasury’s ability to pursue the near- and long-term investment strategies needed to reduce the risks of losses in the Oregon …
Statewide, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued six penalties totaling $488,874 in December for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines …
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 …
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