Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed Executive Order 25-26 to prioritize and increase the pace and scale of adoption of climate resilient strategies into existing state programs to deliver benefits for communities and ecosystems. “Oregon's forests, …
Grab a cart and roll down the aisles—this week’s episode is stocked with socket sets of strategy, power tools of purpose, and the people turning small fixes into solid frameworks across ODHS. So grab your toolbelt and cue the theme music—it’s an ODHS …
For two Medford students, a dream of becoming cosmetologists is becoming a reality—thanks to a partnership among Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), South Medford High School and Imani Institute of Cosmetology. Kayla and Alayna, students at South Medford High …
The Oregon Investment Council (OIC) held its regular meeting on October 22, where Council members advanced several key initiatives to strengthen the state’s investment strategies and align with new legislative mandates, including the recently passed …
Fall Migration brings increased risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) As wild birds begin to migrate during the transition into fall, the risk for transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to domestic birds will increase. So far …
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 plans began Oct. 15 and remains open through Dec. 7, 2025. This is the time when people with Medicare can review their current coverage and make changes for the upcoming year. Medicare beneficiaries who would like to …
In a public letter, Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, highlighted four investment principles she believes should guide Oregon’s investment strategy and the state Treasury’s reductions in private equity investments. She sent the letter to members of …
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has issued two bulletins encouraging insurance companies, health care service contractors, state-regulated financial institutions, and other entities providing financial products to take measures to help …
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to host a voluntary blood drive on Wednesday, October 29, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM in Conference Room 147 (JIC) at OEM headquarters in Salem. This event …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek, Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson issued a response to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the Trump Administration can deploy National Guard troops to Oregon in a 2 to 1 decision. Governor …
Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD condemned the administration’s decision to stop Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the government shutdown. The administration has notified states that SNAP benefits will not be paid to …
Bend, OR – On Saturday morning, Governor Tina Kotek attended a phone bank hosted by Silver Rail Elementary School, the Bend-La Pine School District, and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to encourage regular school attendance. She was joined by ODE …
Bend, OR — Today, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is notifying approximately 757,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that they will not receive new benefits after October 31 …
SALEM, Oregon— A new Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) will review drone use in state parks, discuss goals for safe and responsible operation and begin providing feedback on draft proposed rules for drone takeoff and landing at Oregon State Parks and the ocean …
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), along with several other states, announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has entered a final judgment imposing about $25.6 million in restitution and an equal …
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) began mailing notices Oct. 15, 2025, to people in Oregon who applied for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits between July 4 through Sept. 30, 2025, and whose food benefits will …
Salem, OR — Today, the Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO), a resilience strategy under development by the Office of Governor Kotek, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Statewide Resilience Forum. The PRO will inform the work of Executive Branch agencies and …
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management extends heartfelt thanks to all our partners, staff, and attendees for making our first-ever Ready Fair a tremendous success! With more than 350 attendees from across Oregon — including visitors from Astoria, …
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a time to strengthen our digital defenses and build a safer, more resilient Oregon. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) joins partners across the nation in recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month …
Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Erin McMahon joined women veterans from across the state as a featured speaker at the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) Women Veterans Conference, held at the Riverhouse Lodge Conference …
