Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on April 10, 2026 - 02:59 GMT

Independent Auditors: OYA Demonstrates “Sustained Compliance” with “Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment”

March 13, 2026 – New independent PREA audits show the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) continues near-perfect compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards. Auditors found the agency demonstrated “sustained compliance” with “zero tolerance …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 21:12 GMT

Deadline Extended! ODA recruiting for 58 commodity commissioner openings; Apply by April 20

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is seeking applicants to fill 58 commissioner seats on 22 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions. The deadline to apply is April 20th, 2026. For instructions on how to apply or …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 21:12 GMT

FSIS Retracts Public Health Alert for Frozen, Ready-to-Eat Chicken Nuggets Due to Updated Laboratory Result

WASHINGTON, April 6, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is retracting the public health alert issued on April 1, 2026, for Walmart Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets with “Best If …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 21:12 GMT

Salem Educator, Portland Nonprofit Recognized as Oregon’s 2026 Financial Empowerment Champions

State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner MD has announced the 2026 Oregon Financial Empowerment Award recipients, who go the extra mile to help students and families to build healthier financial habits and better recognize financial traps. The annual recognition …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 00:41 GMT

Governor Kotek Signs Bills to Strengthen Oregon’s Economy and Create Jobs

Governor Tina Kotek signed key legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session designed to advance Oregon’s economic prosperity. The new laws streamline processes for business investment, support small businesses facing pressures from tariffs, …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council of the State Library will meet on Friday, April 10, 2026

The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council of the State Library will meet virtually 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Tamara Ottum at tamara. …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 16:14 GMT

Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission to meet Apr 21-22 virtually

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene April 21-22 for a virtual meeting. On April 21 commissioners will hold a work session from 1-3 p.m. on operations, rulemaking and best practices. On April 22, commissioners will convene an …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 17:25 GMT

Aphreseller (Buy-herbal.com) Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Kian Pee Wan Capsules Due the Presence of Undeclared ...

Flushing, New York, Aphreseller (Ebay seller ID), Buy-herbal.com is recalling all lots of Kian Pee Wan capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found that the product contains the undeclared drug ingredients dexamethasone and cyproheptadine. …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 17:25 GMT

FDA Advises Consumers, Retailers, and Distributors Not to Eat, Sell, or Distribute Addall XR Shot or Addall XL Dietary Supplements

The FDA is warning consumers not to eat, sell, or distribute orange-flavored Addall XR Shot or Addall XL capsules distributed by ZMB Enterprises, LLC of Carlsbad, CA. These products pose serious health risks to consumers and should be disposed of …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 17:25 GMT

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: Learn how to prevent, recognize and report child abuse in Oregon

Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in Oregon, and the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) asks everyone in Oregon to learn how they can help prevent, recognize and report child abuse in their communities. As …

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Published on April 3, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

Oregon Joins Legal Challenge to Trump Executive Order Targeting Vote-by-Mail

Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek fully supports a new legal challenge led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of states to block a recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump that targets vote-by-mail systems used across the …

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Published on April 3, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

OEM Launches Statewide GIS Strategy to Advance Data-Driven Emergency Management

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has finalized its new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Strategy aimed at strengthening how spatial data, mapping, and geospatial technologies support emergency management across Oregon. The strategy …

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Published on April 3, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

OEM Updates Mission, Vision and Values to Reflect Whole-Community Focus

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has updated its Mission, Vision and Values (MVV) to better reflect the agency’s continued focus on collaboration, service and supporting Oregon communities before, during and after emergencies. Over the …

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Published on April 3, 2026 - 05:40 GMT

National cultural heritage leader Monica Rhodes to keynote upcoming conference

Oregon Heritage is pleased to announce that internationally recognized cultural heritage leader Monica Rhodes will deliver a keynote address on April 29th at the upcoming Oregon Heritage Conference, inviting attendees to explore how preservation must …

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Published on April 3, 2026 - 05:40 GMT

The Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library’s Advisory Council will meet 4/7/26

Salem, Ore – The Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library’s Advisory Council will meet virtually from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Max Robinson at max.robinson@slo. …

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Published on April 2, 2026 - 19:52 GMT

OHCS down payment and language access funds help Oregonians become new homeowners

In 2023, Natalie Kiyah of Portland was living in a homeless shelter and was $100,000 in debt, but she had a plan. With the help of Portland Housing Center (PHC) and Oregon Housing and Community Services’ (OHCS) Down Payment Assistance-Culturally Responsive …

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Published on April 2, 2026 - 01:24 GMT

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Must Improve Asset Safety Inspections

Today, the Oregon Secretary of State’s Audits Division released a performance audit of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), which found that at certain parks safety inspections are not conducted or documented and that there are significant …

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Published on April 2, 2026 - 01:24 GMT

Free help can ensure teenagers don’t miss tax refunds

Free tax help is available to meet the needs of young people, some of whom may be earning income for the first time. This help is available through a network of community partners funded by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Tax Infrastructure …

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Published on April 1, 2026 - 17:19 GMT

Final state Recreational Trails Plan approved

At their February meeting, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approved the final 2026 Oregon Recreational Trails Plan[JH1] , which outlines trends and issues, creates priorities for grant funding and recommends actions to improve trails on public …

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Published on April 1, 2026 - 17:18 GMT

Two weeks left before Tax Day: Don’t wait until the last minute to file

Gone are the days when US Post Offices stayed open late on Tax Day. No more lines of cars in the Post Office driveway after dark. The late local news no longer features live interviews with taxpayers explaining why they waited until the last minute to file …

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