Central Oregon event puts spotlight on worker safety and health in construction industry, offering training opportunities in January 2024 November 29, 2023
Contest promoting young worker safety in Oregon is open to high school students; submissions due Feb. 16, 2024November 09, 2023Win cash for creative videos, graphic design pieces
DEQ, Port of Morrow settlement to provide $1.9 million for safe drinking water in Lower Umatilla Basin October 31, 2023
Governor Kotek, Dan McMillan Report Progress On Portland Central City Task Force GoalsOctober 30, 2023Governor’s Office and Union Pacific to partner on trash, graffiti clean up
Governor Kotek Visits Linn County on One Oregon Listening TourOctober 27, 2023Governor stops in Albany, Tangent, Shedd, Sweet Home and Lebanon
Pulp, paper, and forest products industry safety and health conference coming to Portland with many learning opportunitiesOctober 25, 2023
Oregon OSHA cites Forest Grove contractor for repeatedly violating requirement to protect workers from fall hazardsOctober 24, 2023
Governor Kotek Visits Lake, Klamath, Jackson Counties on One Oregon TourOctober 09, 2023Governor and First Lady stop in Christmas Valley, Lakeview, Bly, Klamath Falls, White City, Medford, Ashland, Talent, Central Point
Governor Kotek Announces Immediate Action on Fentanyl Enforcement at Portland Central City Task Force MeetingSeptember 26, 2023Governor underscores need for urgent action on fentanyl in Portland’s Central City and across the state
Governor Kotek Visits Sherman, Wheeler, Gilliam Counties on One Oregon TourSeptember 14, 2023Governor Kotek and the First Lady stop in Wasco, Moro, Fossil, Condon, and Arlington
Auditors Seek to Raise Awareness of Extreme Risk Protection Orders to Reduce Gun Violence in OregonAugust 30, 2023The State of Oregon needs to do more to make Oregonians aware of an important tool to reduce incidents of gun violence, including firearm-related suicides.
Governor Kotek Visits Jefferson, Crook, Deschutes CountiesAugust 25, 2023Governor and First Lady stop in Culver, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Bend, and Sisters
Oregon OSHA to present Spanish-language safety conference informing workers of their safety rights, protections against hazards, and moreAugust 23, 2023
Oregon OSHA presentará conferencia de seguridad en español informando a los trabajadores de sus derechos de seguridad, protecciones contra peligros y másAugust 23, 2023
Workplace safety and health learning opportunities coming to southern Oregon in OctoberAugust 22, 2023
State Auditors Find Complexity Around Pharmacy Benefit Managers Makes it Difficult to Assess Their Value to Oregon’s Medicaid ProgramAugust 21, 2023
Governor Kotek Visits Josephine, Curry, Coos Counties on One Oregon TourAugust 19, 2023Governor and First Lady stop in Grants Pass, Gold Beach, Port Orford, Bandon, Coos Bay and North Bend
Governor Tina Kotek Hosts Signing Ceremony for Bills Supporting Patients and Health Care ProvidersAugust 15, 2023Legislators and advocates joined the Governor to acknowledge bills protecting access to reproductive and gender affirming care, codifying minimum hospital staffing standards
Governor Kotek Hosts Signing Ceremony for Behavioral Health BillsAugust 08, 2023Legislators and advocates join Governor to acknowledge bills that provide support and recovery resources for Oregonians
Oregon OSHA cites Hillsboro contractor following inspection that finds multiple job safety violations, including repeat and willful offensesAugust 02, 2023
Governor Kotek Hosts Signing Ceremony for Bills Address Housing and HomelessnessJuly 27, 2023Legislators and advocates joined the Governor to acknowledge the signing of SB 611, HB 3042, HB 3395 and SB 5511
Workplace safety conference in Bend offers opportunities to improve skills in fire safety, accident prevention, employee involvement, and moreJuly 26, 2023
Preliminary asbestos testing after Kmart fire in NE Portland indicates low risk from debris and airJuly 24, 2023Oregon DEQ and partner agencies provide guidance on cleanup
Governor Kotek Visits Grant, Harney Counties on One Oregon Tour July 21, 2023Stops 19 and 20 include visits to Prairie City, John Day, Hines, and Burns
Governor Kotek Visits Malheur and Baker Counties on One Oregon Listening TourJuly 20, 2023Stops 17 and 18 included visits to Ontario, Baker City
Oregon DEQ and partner agencies working to understand possible contamination in Parkrose neighborhoodJuly 20, 2023