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 …
Statewide, Ore.— The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 16 penalties totaling $445,620 in August for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged …
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Grant Subcommittee will meet in person Oct. 8 and 9 to tour sites partially funded by ATV grants in Morrow and Hood River counties. The meetings are open to the public. Site visits will …
SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is increasing its camping, parking and reservation fees to keep pace with the rising cost of utilities, operations and maintenance. Most of the increases range from $2 to $5 depending on the fee. …
The Secretary of State’s Audits Division released the State of Oregon Financial Condition Report today. The report is not an audit, but provides important information regarding key economic and demographic indicators for Oregon’s financial status, such as …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek, Senator Ron Wyden, and leaders in the public and private sectors released the Clean Tech Manufacturing Task Force recommendations. The Clean Tech Manufacturing Task Force seeks to maximize Oregon’s competitiveness in attracting, …
The Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has released the 2024-2033 Oregon Historic Preservation Plan. The statewide plan offers a comprehensive approach to preserving special traditions, collections, and places, and describes how to coordinate …
Last week, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson spent the day with the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. This marks the completion of Governor Kotek’s commitment to visit all of Oregon’s nine federally recognized sovereign Tribal …
Today, the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) and the Oregon Secretary of State (SoS) identified a total of 9 potentially ineligible voters with voting histories who were improperly registered without proving citizenship due to a data …
Salem, OR- Today, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) published the annual maximum rent increase allowed by statute for calendar year 2025. The DAS Office of Economic Analysis has calculated the maximum percentage as 10.0%. Implemented …
SALEM, OR – Today, the State of Oregon, through collaboration between the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD), and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), …
In a world full of uncertainties, being prepared for emergencies is crucial. However, many people think getting ready for potential emergencies requires a lot of money. Still, there are plenty of free and low-cost ways to ensure you and your family can be …
Creating a communal emergency supplies pantry is a great way to ensure your community is prepared for unexpected events. Here are some steps to help you get started: Assess Community Needs Understand the specific risks your community faces (e.g., …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity are celebrating the completion of a dozen new energy-efficient, affordable homes in Bend. One of the new homeowners at 27th Street Townhomes is Ashley, who can watch her two …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek released a statement following the announcement from the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) that it has awarded Portland, Oregon, the league’s 15th franchise. “The decision to choose Portland for the next WNBA team is …
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