Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Douglas, Morrow, and Union counties through Executive Order 25-18 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region. A link to Executive Order 25-18 can be found here. Union …
Eugene, OR – This week, Governor Tina Kotek extended the State of Emergency declaration due to the June Rowena Fire in Wasco County, now set to expire on November 2, 2025. Governor Kotek first declared a State of Emergency on June 20, 2025, with an …
SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed August 2025 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon, recognizing the vital work of emergency managers and the role they play in helping communities prepare for, respond to and …
SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is updating some visitor fees at select parks as part of a broader, proactive effort to build a more resilient financial future for Oregon State Parks. Starting Oct. 1, 2025, Oregon State Parks …
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) today reiterated its dedication to continuous improvement and readiness across the state in the wake of recent emergency response activities. “Our agency recognizes that every incident is an opportunity …
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 12 penalties totaling $756,921 in June for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines ranged from $2,550 to $464,678. …
Eugene, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of Senate Bill 141, House Bill 2140, House Bill 3037, and House Bill 3040, all bipartisan legislation aimed at improving Oregon students’ academic outcomes. She signed the bills alongside …
The WOWtruck is a really fun portable gym that travels throughout Douglas County. It unfolds into a bike track, climbing wall, mini golf spread, ping pong tables, bowling alley, an obstacle course, a learning kitchen and more. Recently the WOWtruck set up …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Michael Tessean as the next director of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA). Tessean’s appointment is effective August 18, 2025, pending Senate confirmation. Interim Director Jana McLellan has served in …
UPDATE 7/30/2025 10:38 AM CANCELLATION The tsunami Advisory is canceled for the coastal areas of Oregon and Washington from The Oregon/Cal. Border to The Wash./BC Border. Salem, OR – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging residents …
The Mill Place House Site, also known as the Jason Lee House Site, is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. The listing was submitted alongside the Oregon Country Methodist Mission Sites: 1834–1847 Multiple Property …
Oregon Chief Information Officer Terrence Woods, Director of Enterprise Information Services (EIS), has appointed Nik Blosser as the state of Oregon’s first Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist. The CPO will be charged …
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has reached a milestone in strengthening its unit that regulates long-term care. As part of a broader strategy to improve safety, the ODHS Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) in July began …
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce an opening on the central coast for mussel harvesting and a closure on the south coast for mussel harvesting. Recent mussel samples indicate the …
Today, ODHS introduces a refreshed visual identity, including an updated logo, new colors, and a more modern, people-centered look. This shift is more than a new design, it’s a reflection of how our agency has evolved over time. As ODHS has grown to better …
Beaverton, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3940 into law, bipartisan legislation that funds more tools for wildfire suppression, mitigation, and prevention work in Oregon. “Oregonians are paying the price of delayed action in smoke-choked …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of House Bill 3644, which establishes an ongoing, statewide shelter program in Oregon, with the goal of reducing unsheltered homelessness and helping people transition from homelessness into housing …
Beaverton, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced she has appointed Liesl Wendt to serve as the director of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), pending Oregon Senate confirmation in September, following the retirement this fall of long-time …
Today, ODHS Director Fariborz Pakseresht announced his retirement. The Governor has nominated Deputy Director Liesl Wendt to take his place in the fall pending Senate confirmation. Please read this press release for more information. --- Dear ODHS friends …
Governor Kotek’s office announced today that FEMA has made federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oregon to support recovery efforts following severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that struck Coos, Curry, and Douglas …
