Governor Kotek hosted a ceremony for the return of nine soldiers from the 641st Aviation Regiment in Oregon, marking their successful service in the Horn of Africa since July 2023.

The 2025 Oregon GOSH Conference is seeking nominations to honor individuals and teams dedicated to workplace safety. Nominations are open until October 24, 2024, with the event scheduled from March 3-6, 2025.

Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act in response to the Rail Ridge and Shoe Fly fires in Oregon, enabling a unified state and interagency effort to combat the significant wildfire threat.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declares September Preparedness Month, highlighting emergency readiness initiatives, including the Be 2 Weeks Ready Toolkit and CERT programs, to enhance community resilience to wildfires and natural disasters.

Oregon extends the filing deadline for a judicial seat due to an oversight in announcing the vacancy, allowing more candidates to enter the race for Circuit Court.

Portland City Council approves $15.4 million for street improvements in OMSI District, signaling development including residential units, a Center for Tribal Nations, and a waterfront park.

The Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers is hosting outreach events to help Spanish-speaking workers understand their rights and navigate workers' compensation and workplace safety laws.

Carl Riccadonna has been appointed as the new state chief economist for the Oregon Department of Administrative Services by its director, Berri Leslie.

Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act due to the severe Copperfield Fire in Klamath County, enabling state-level assistance as local efforts are insufficient.

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on Sept. 17-18 in Newport to address issues such as budget, real estate, and park improvements, including rate increases for services.

The digital Oregon General Election Voters' Pamphlet is now available, providing details on candidates and measures for informed voting decisions. It can be accessed online with the printed version being distributed by October 14.

Oregon's new law, effective Sunday, makes ghost guns illegal, requiring post-1968 firearms to have serial numbers. Penalties include fines and potential jail time for non-compliance.

An interdisciplinary team will discuss a proposed gold mine in Malheur County via a public virtual meeting on September 12; the meeting aims to address environmental and economic impacts.