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 …
Today, the Oregon Secretary of State’s Audits Division released the annual Statewide Single Audit of state-managed federal programs for the state fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. While the vast majority of public dollars audited were in compliance, the …
From ice storms and flooding to wildfires and extreme heat, rural communities across Oregon face unique challenges when disasters strike. To help address these challenges, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting “Rural Communities …
Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff tomorrow March 31, 2026 and April 1, 2026, pursuant to the United States Flag Code, in honor of Chief Delvis Heath Sr., who passed away on March 29, 2026. This action …
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Baker, Deschutes, and Umatilla Counties through Executive Order 26-05 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. A link to Executive Order 26-05 can be found …
It is important to remember that baby chicks, ducks, or other birds can harbor germs, like salmonella, that can make people sick. It is important to practice effective biosecurity measures when handling poultry. Touching your eyes, mouth, or face directly …
Statewide, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 10 penalties totaling $145,903 in February for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $1 …
Salem, OR — Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Washington County Circuit Court created by the planned retirement of Judge Theodore E. Sims. The Governor thanked Judge Sims for his dedicated …
Governor Tina Kotek announced that this year’s Governor’s Marketplace events will take place in Salem, Ontario, and Coos Bay. Hundreds of attendees are expected to join the Salem event on April 2 to learn more about opportunities to contract with the State …
March is a time to recognize and understand the passion, the hard work, the creativity, the unending support Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) social workers provide to the people they serve. They work every day to get people the help they need to …
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various raw beef and pork products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and may …
Access to affordable child care is a barrier for working families across Oregon. Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced $20,950,558 in grants for 61 child care infrastructure projects across 28 counties, helping expand child care supply and ease cost …
Every March, Oregon recognizes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—a time to celebrate inclusion, expand understanding and spotlight the many ways people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) contribute to Oregon’s communities and …
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced its Flex Lending program helped 954 households buy a home in 2025 by offering down payment assistance (DPA) and lower interest rates through partnerships with approved lenders. This first-of-its-kind …
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) and the National Weather Service, is continuing the Tsunami 101 Community Roadshow, a long-standing public education …
The Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that the Oregon Department of Justice has secured a guilty plea by a Salem restaurant owner on three counts of tax evasion, each a class C felony, on February 19, 2026 in the Marion County Circuit …
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is providing an update on the status of Oregon’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program applications following new information issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency …
Housed within the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Materials Management program, the Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grant program opened pre-applications today. This biennial fund offers $2 million to eligible organizations, with $500,000 set aside …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) will continue Japanese beetle eradication and monitoring efforts in 2026. Oregon House Bill 5204 allocated $1.8M to continue the Japanese beetle (JB) Program over the 2026 and 2027 crop years. During the previous …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced she is convening transportation experts, system users, and advocates from across the state and political spectrum to build an achievable vision for Oregon’s transportation system. The Rebuilding Our Transportation …
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