A two-day event in eastern Oregon will put a spotlight on the importance of workplace safety and health, addressing everything from farm and electrical safety to safety committees and personal protective equipment. The 17th annual Blue Mountain …
Midnight tonight, April 15, 2025, is the deadline to file tax year 2024 state and federal personal income tax returns and the Oregon Department of Revenue wants to remind taxpayers of the tools available to make the experience easier for both those who …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek and the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Commissioner Christina Stephenson announced an initiative to protect students from bullying, discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, national origin, and immigration …
A small grant with big impact, helping protect Oregonians when it matters most. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is announcing the 2025 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant recipients. Now in its fourth year, this funding helps local fire agencies, many relying on …
Today, Governor Tina Kotek directed Kristine Kautz, Acting Director at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to immediately install new leadership at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) in the interest of patient safety after OHA shared information with the …
Salem, OR – Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek visited the City of Burns and the Burns Paiute Reservation in Harney County to meet with emergency response volunteers, local and Tribal leaders, and people impacted by severe, historic flooding in the area. The …
Update (4/11/2025 at 4:00 p.m.): DEQ continues to work with the Department of Administrative Services Enterprise Information Services and Microsoft cybersecurity team to address cybersecurity issues. Key information: There continues to be no evidence of a …
Salem, OR – The State Library Board will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon and online. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Susan Westin at susan.westin@slo.oregon.gov. See …
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Erin McMahon visited Harney County, the City of Burns, and the Burns Paiute Tribe on Saturday, April 5, to support ongoing flood response and recovery efforts. During her visit, …
SALEM, Oregon – Main Street America announced Sheri Stuart, Main Street Coordinator for Oregon Main Street, as a 2025 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient. This prestigious award is the organization’s top honor recognizing individuals who demonstrate …
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed Michael Dill, Director of Advocacy and Sustainability, Organically Grown Company (OGC), to the Oregon State Board of Agriculture. Dill’s appointment is effective immediately. He will serve a four-year term with an …
Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, asked beneficiaries of state managed retirement funds to remain calm and patient as markets gyrate following the Trump administration’s recent tariff announcements. Treasurer Steiner urged the President to …
Oregon Housing and Community Services is helping fund the creation of 168 affordable homes in Albany and Hood River. The homes will offer a variety of services including support for veterans, education and skills programs, and assistance with the …
SALEM, Oregon— Oregon State Parks experienced its busiest day-use year in history last year with more than 53.85 million estimated visits*, outpacing the previous record in 2021 by about 200,000 visits. Day-use visits increased overall by more than 3 …
MEDFORD, Oregon — The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene April 22 and 23 in Medford. On April 22, commissioners will hold a work session from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the draft real property policy and commission best practices. On …
SALEM, Oregon—Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comment on a proposal to expand the 25% out-of-state camping surcharge to parking permit fees and eliminate the two-year parking permit. The out-of-state camping surcharge was …
SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) wants to better understand how residents use all land and water trails throughout Oregon and opportunities for improvement. OPRD launched an online survey this month to collect the feedback now …
Salem, Ore – The State of Oregon, alongside 19 other states, is seeking a temporary restraining order against the current administration’s March 31, 2025 action placing nearly all Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff on administrative …
A three-day workplace safety and health conference in Portland in May will offer employers and workers across industries multiple education and training opportunities, including how to improve safety leadership, build a culture of safety and health, and …
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) launched a new Oregon Brain Injury Program. The program is designed to help individuals with brain injuries navigate and access the services and supports available to them. Services are free and available to …
