Free virtual series to help organizations strengthen security, continuity, and operational resilience The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with the Idaho Office of Emergency Management, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure …
The Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council will meet from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, online via Zoom. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Ashley Wilsey at ashley.wilsey@slo.oregon. …
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek is leading governors from across the country, including Michigan, Washington, New York, Maine, and New Mexico, calling on the Trump Administration to stop forcing states into an unworkable rollout of new Medicaid …
As Older Americans Month comes to a close, it’s a good time to highlight support available to older adults in living healthy, safe and connected lives. At the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), we’re committed to strengthening our programs that …
The State of Oregon has formally appealed FEMA’s decision to deny Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding under FEMA DR-4907 following the devastating December 15–21, 2025 storms that brought record flooding, landslides, mudslides, and severe winds …
Oregon City, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek joined the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, community leaders, and local elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of tumwata village, marking a major milestone in the Tribe’s ongoing efforts to …
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene June 9 and 10 for a virtual meeting. On June 9, commissioners will hold a work session from 1-3 p.m. providing background on agency operations. On June 10, commissioners will convene an …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced that all state-funded housing recovery developments serving communities affected by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds are now complete, marking a major milestone for hundreds of …
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is advancing the modernization of Oregon’s emergency communications system through a partnership with Lumen Technologies and Intrado to implement Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) services statewide …
When someone calls 9-1-1 during an emergency, every second matters. Oregon’s transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) is focused on helping ensure emergency calls are delivered more accurately, reliably, and efficiently to the right Public Safety …
Portland, OR – Today, AARP presented Governor Tina Kotek with a certificate designating Oregon an Age-Friendly State, joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The announcement was made at an event today hosted by the Community for …
The Oregon Investment Council (OIC) held its regular meeting on May 27, where it received a first-quarter performance update for the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF) and conducted annual reviews from calendar year 2025 of OPERF’s Real Estate …
Statewide, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 13 penalties totaling $3,425,054 in April for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $5, …
Every year, Oregon State Parks begins the busier season with a small thank you to Oregon residents — free day-use parking on State Parks Day. State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 to celebrate Oregonians’ love for the state park system. On June 6 …
As Wildfire Awareness Month comes to a close, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is urging all Oregonians to carry this momentum into the summer wildfire season by taking proactive steps to protect their homes and communities. “Wildfire risk doesn’t end in May …
Oregon is going to be a tinderbox this wildfire season. With counties across the state already declaring drought emergencies, we are heading into what will be one of the driest seasons in more than a decade. As a result, the Oregon Department of Emergency …
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek today announced four major housing actions that will help older Oregonians live safely and independently in their communities. The initiatives will expand affordable housing, stabilize current homes through critical repairs …
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." — Pablo Picasso What began as a donation of artwork has slowly become something larger: a reimagining of what an ODHS office can feel like. Not sterile. Not cold. Not transactional. But …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) Insect Pest Prevention and Management (IPPM) Program is asking the public to stay alert and report suspected sightings of the yellow-legged hornet, after a live hornet was seen on a boat at the Port of Vancouver …
State Chief Economist Carl Riccadonna and Senior Economist Michael Kennedy presented the latest economic outlook and revenue forecast to the Senate Interim Committee on Finance and Revenue, and House Interim Committee on Revenue on Wednesday, May 20. What …
