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Oregon Housing and Community Services honors Oct. 30 as Weatherization Day in Oregon
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) commemorates Oct. 30, 2025, as Weatherization Day in Oregon in recognition of the state’s longstanding commitment to energy efficiency, health, and housing stability. The proclamation, signed by...
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Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony to Honor Oregon’s Veterans Nov. 11 at the Capitol
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces during its Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, in view of the Oregon State Capitol Building. This event will feature remarks by...
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read Calls on Oregonians to Make a Plan to Vote
The November 4th Special Election is less than one week away, and Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is urging voters across the state to make a plan to return their ballots on time. “Election Day is almost here, Oregon! This is your chance to...
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2025-30 Oregon Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Approved
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) announce that the 2025-30 Oregon Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP) has received approval from the Federal Emergency Management...
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Governor Kotek Declares Food Emergency, Directs $5 Million to Food Banks, and Calls Oregonians to Action as Federal Shutdown Cuts Off SNAP Benefits
TOKYO — With thousands of Oregonians facing hunger as the Republican-controlled federal government shutdown halts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Governor Tina Kotek today announced a coordinated state response that...
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Oregon DOJ Successfully Places Private Care Agency on Probation in Medicaid Fraud Case
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that Rever Grand, Inc. (Rever Grand), a Standard Model Agency – meaning a private agency that hires Direct Support Professionals to provide home and community support to individuals with...
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AG Rayfield Announces Oregon Priorities Tour
Today, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced plans for a new town hall series to connect with Oregonians in communities across the state about the issues that matter most. The “Oregon Priorities Tour” will launch in November and build on...
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Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement Ahead of Oregon District Court Trial on Federalization and Deployment of National Guard
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October 29, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement on the eve of trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in Oregon v. Trump. Attorney General Bonta joined Oregon’s lawsuit following the Trump...
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Governor Kotek Demands Immediate USDA Action to Protect Food Assistance for 757,000 Oregonians During Federal Shutdown
Seoul, S. Korea — Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon elected officials sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate action to ensure that Supplemental...
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National Attention on Major Oregon Case Highlights the Vital Role of Court Reporters, Says Naegeli Deposition & Trial
National attention on the Oregon v. Trump case underscores the vital role of accurate court reporting, says Naegeli Deposition & Trial. PORTLAND , OR, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- — As national media focus intensifies on...
Oregon Heritage Commission to meet Nov. 3 for grant approvals
The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet via zoom at 1:00 p.m. on November 3. Its agenda includes approval of 2025 Oregon Heritage Grants. This meeting is open to the public and there is an opportunity at the beginning of the meeting for public...
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Mussel Harvesting Opens on the Central and Southern Oregon Coast
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. Mussel harvesting has opened from Cascade Head to the California border. Mussel harvesting continues to be closed from the...
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STATE OF OREGON V. DONALD J. TRUMP Case Underscores Vital Role of Court Reporters, Says Naegeli Deposition & Trial
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As national attention turns to the STATE OF OREGON V. DONALD J. TRUMP case, Naegeli Deposition & Trial—one of America’s leading court-reporting and litigation-support firms—emphasizes the critical...
Oregon DFR joins other states in settlement against E Mortgage for unlicensed activity
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has reached a multi-state settlement with E Mortgage Capital, which is based in Irvine, Calif., resolving allegations of unlicensed lending activity and other violations. Oregon joined Hawaii,...
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Oregon DFR joins others states in settlement against E Mortgage for unlicensed activity
Oct. 23, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has reached a multi-state settlement with E Mortgage Capital, which is based in Irvine, Calif., resolving allegations of unlicensed lending activity and other violations....
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Old Trapper Renews Sponsorship of the 2025 Legends Classic and Empire Classic
Designated “Official Jerky” of Championship Basketball Events FOREST GROVE, OR, UNITED STATES, October 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Old Trapper is excited to announce the renewal of its sponsorship for the 2025 Legends Classic and Empire...
Oregon Investment Council Holds October Meeting, Implements New Policies Following Passage of Climate-Related Investment Legislation
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...
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New Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Center, Will Help Keep Portland & Vancouver area Businesses on the Road
On Friday, October 24th at 10 a.m. Gresham Ford today cut the ribbon on its new Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Center PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ford Pro™ Elite Commercial Service Centers feature...
Pacific Financial Corp Third Quarter 2025 Earnings up 30% to $3.5 Million, or $0.35 per Diluted Share; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.14 per Share
ABERDEEN, Wash., Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC), (“Pacific Financial”) or (the “Company”), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific (the “Bank”), reported net income of $3.5 million, or $0.35 per...
Lane County Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for Coercing and Sexually Exploiting Children in Oregon, New York, and Florida
EUGENE, Ore.— A Eugene, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for using social media platforms, including Snapchat and Instagram, to exploit and coerce children in Oregon, New York, and Florida. Vincent Alan Elder, 32, was sentenced to...
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