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
Portland Central City Task Force Launches Website, Requests Public Input September 25, 2023Portland Central City Task Force launches website with survey asking community members to identify priorities, share solutions
Portland Central City Task Force Announces Committee MembershipSeptember 22, 2023Governor Kotek and Portland Central City Task Force Co-Chair Dan McMillan announce who will serve on five issue-specific task force committees
Governor Kotek Meets with U.S. Forest Service, Utilities and Agency Leaders to Discuss Wildfire Risk Reduction September 18, 2023Focus on coordinated partnerships to protect Oregon’s forests
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
Oregon OSHA presentará conferencia de seguridad en español informando a los trabajadores de sus derechos de seguridad, protecciones contra peligros y másAugust 23, 2023
Oregon OSHA to present Spanish-language safety conference informing workers of their safety rights, protections against hazards, and moreAugust 23, 2023
Portland Central City Task Force Kicks Off With Clear Focus, Urgent TimelineAugust 22, 2023Governor Kotek and Portland Central City Task Force Co-Chair Dan McMillan lead discussion on Portland’s economic future
Portland Central City Task Force Announces MembershipAugust 22, 2023The Task Force will focus on Central City's economic future, first meeting today
Workplace safety and health learning opportunities coming to southern Oregon in OctoberAugust 22, 2023
Governor Kotek Hosts Signing Ceremony for Public Safety LegislationAugust 21, 2023Legislators and advocates join Governor to acknowledge bills addressing “ghost guns,” police training, victim resources
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
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 OSHA invites nonprofits, employers, labor groups to apply for grants to create innovative workplace safety or health training or education projectsJuly 13, 2023
Oregon Department of Emergency Management reports a 40% increase in accidental 911 calls statewideJuly 13, 2023
Oregon OSHA fines Dollar Tree Inc. store in Forest Grove $37,500 for willfully exposing employees to unstable stacks of merchandise that could fall on them July 11, 2023
Governor Kotek Resets State’s Addiction Prevention and Treatment CommissionJune 26, 2023Kotek announces new ADPC Director, calls for commission applicants
Governor Tina Kotek Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor and Remembrance of Allen, Texas VictimsMay 08, 2023
Governor Tina Kotek Visits Union, Wallowa Counties on One Oregon Listening TourMay 06, 2023Stops 12 and 13 of tour include visits to La Grande, Elgin, Enterprise, Joseph and Wallowa Lake State Park
Six Oregon high schools win prizes in media contest to promote young worker safetyMay 02, 2023Parkrose, Klamath Union, Wilsonville, West Linn, Lincoln, Henley take top spots
Oregon OSHA and partners bringing workplace safety and health conference to Pendleton, offering learning opportunities for workers and employersMay 01, 2023