Backyard livestock ownership is popular across Oregon, from the coast to the high desert. Whether you raise chickens, goats, pigs, or other livestock, protecting your animals from disease is vital. It is important to remember that whether you own one or …
Statewide, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued six penalties totaling $63,634 in July for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged …
Even though the May 2026 primary is still months away, Oregonians are already starting to receive mail and other communications about their participation in the next major election. To avoid confusion and combat misinformation, Secretary of State Tobias …
Carl Riccadonna, state chief economist and Michael Kennedy, senior economist of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Office of Economic Analysis (OEA), presented the latest economic outlook and revenue forecast to the legislative committee on …
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) applauds a significant investment that will help more households with low incomes pay their utility bills. In June, legislators passed House Bill 3792, doubling funding for the Oregon Energy …
Today, a broad coalition of Oregonians – ranging from trucking businesses to local community leaders – testified in support of Governor Tina Kotek's proposal to fund basic maintenance and operations for Oregon's roads and bridges. During a public …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek hosted a ceremonial signing for a bipartisan slate of energy legislation — House Bills 3546, 3179, 3792, and Senate Bill 688 — that will lower energy costs for households, increase accountability for major energy users, and …
Salem, OR — On the morning of August 22, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Flat Fire. The Jefferson and Deschutes counties fire defense board chiefs requested assistance with life, safety, and structural fire …
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing three structural task forces and its Red Incident Management Team to the Flat Fire in Jefferson County. The fire is burning west of Culver. It sparked Thursday and quickly spread, prompting levels 1,2, and 3 …
SALEM, Ore. — The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for several regions across Oregon beginning the morning of Friday, August 22, and continuing through Sunday evening. Affected areas include the Central and Southern Willamette …
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Coos and Wheeler counties through Executive Order 25-19 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. A link to Executive Order 25-19 can be found here. Coos …
As Oregon faces a year marked by devastating natural disasters—from the Rowena Fire in Wasco County to widespread flooding in Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Harney counties—the role of nonprofit organizations in disaster recovery has never been more vital. In …
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) recently received its five-year accreditation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The association announced the news at its summer conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, last …
What is West Nile Virus? West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. It primarily affects humans, horses, and birds, but can also infect other animals. Wild birds are the natural hosts for the virus. While humans and horses can …
The Oregon Heritage Commission (OHC) and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) seek volunteers to fill multiple positions. Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries The OCHC is seeking two new members, one for the position representing Eastern …
The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Hells Canyon Recreation Area are the featured subjects of a new ArcGIS Story Map released today by the Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read. The story map is a complimentary publication to the color feature inside the …
SALEM, Ore. – The State of Oregon’s Enterprise Information Services–Cyber Security Services (EIS|CSS) invites state of Oregon employees and county and city partners to join a free, interactive cybersecurity webinar series this October. These one-hour …
SALEM, Ore. — On Friday, July 11, 2025, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) welcomed members of the U.S. Army’s 364th Civil Affairs Brigade for a tour of the state’s Emergency Coordination Center (ECC). The visit provided an opportunity to …
Salem, OR –Governor Tina Kotek announced that the budget reconciliation bill backed by the Trump Administration and passed by Republicans in Congress is projected to cut $15 billion in federal funding from Oregon for health insurance coverage, food …
As summer begins to wind down, families have a limited window to secure essential food assistance through the Summer EBT program. The program offers $120 per child to help cover grocery costs when school food programs are not as easy to access. With the …
