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State Chief Information Officer Announces Agreement with InnovateUS to Provide Training to State Employees on Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Enterprise Information Services (EIS) has partnered with InnovateUS to launch a series of courses to train state of Oregon employees on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as part of our commitment to building an...

Oregon State Fire Marshal, IBHS partner for defensible space and home hardening live burn demonstration
In less than an hour, a model home in Salem was reduced to ashes by fire on Wednesday, while the one next door saw minimal damage. The difference? The surviving home was built to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)’s Wildfire...

Trailblazing Oregon Law scholar aims to clean up carbon spill in the sky

Industry Disruptor's puts 'Skin in the Game': Leverages Modeling to Ignite her Social Impact Projects in Southern Oregon
Teisha Mechetti channels national spotlight into rural revitalization, youth training, and immersive innovation across Southern Oregon. ROGUE RIVER, OR, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Entrepreneur and public strategist Teisha...

More Oregonians Turning to Sanctuary Promise Hotline as Immigration Concerns Spike Statewide
The Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ) alongside the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) today released its 2024-2025 annual report on the Sanctuary Promise Hotline and statewide compliance with Oregon’s sanctuary laws, showing a dramatic...

6/27/25: Mussel Harvesting Closes On The Central Oregon Coast
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish closure. All harvest of mussels has closed from Tillamook Head south of Seaside to the north jetty of the Siuslaw River in Florence for...

Canadian OCTG Producers File Trade Complaint Against Unfair Imports
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EVRAZ North America and Welded Tube of Canada today announced they have jointly filed an antidumping duty complaint with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), targeting unfairly priced imports...

Oregon Entrepreneurs Choose Professional Bookkeeping Services for Consistency
Professional Bookkeeping Services improve growth planning with accurate records and double-entry systems in Oregon. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Business growth strategies are evolving as more companies...

Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund closes, helps thousands stay in their homes
The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on Oregon households went beyond health; its economic impacts left thousands struggling to make ends meet, including the ability for homeowners to keep making their mortgage payments. Enter the Oregon Homeowner...

Oregon State Fire Marshal urges Oregonians to check fireworks restrictions, keep celebrations legal and safe
With fireworks sales beginning today, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is reminding people to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly and legally. The 2025 fireworks retail sales season in Oregon runs from June 23 through July 6, and the agency’s...

Outsourcing Accounts Receivable Services Gains Momentum in Oregon’s Healthcare Sector
Explore how Oregon healthcare providers improve reimbursement cycles by outsourcing accounts receivable services efficiently. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amid rising administrative costs and staffing concerns,...

Roam Tillamook Unveils New Year-Round Cabins on the Oregon Coast
Located in the historic fishing village of Garibaldi, the cabins feature sweeping views of scenic Tillamook Bay GARIBALDI, OR, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Roam America is proud to announce the addition of 20 new cabins at...

Kairos Unveils 'Sonata' Residential Treatment Home, Expanding Youth Mental Health Services in Southern Oregon
Kairos opens Sonata, a new youth mental health treatment home in Medford, with a grand opening July 10 and plans for a future tiny home pilot project. GRANTS PASS, OR, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kairos is proud to...

Surface Disinfection Market CAGR of 7.4%, Diving Deep Strategies for Identifying and Targeting Your Audience
The growing prevalence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) has reinforced the need for rigorous sanitation protocols. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Surface disinfectants are essential solutions designed to...

Oregon Housing and Community Services awards $8.7 million in down payment assistance and home repair funds for veterans
Oregon Housing and Community Services is awarding more than $8.7 million to eligible organizations representing 27 counties to support veterans through down payment assistance and home repair funds. “OHCS holds sacred its promise to service...

Oregon Emergency Coordination Center Activates to Level 3 for Wildfire Response
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) to Level 3 – Regional Response as of 8:00 a.m. on June 17, 2025, in response to increasing wildfire activity across the...

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield to Host Town Hall in Lincoln City to Hear from those Impacted by Federal Actions
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield will host a public town hall Monday, July 7th at 6pm in Lincoln City as part of his statewide “Federal Oversight Town Hall” series. The event is the 4th in a series focused on hearing directly from Oregonians...

Oregon releases biennial workers’ compensation study
Oregon’s workers’ compensation rates remain among the lowest in the nation, according to an analysis released today by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). This reflects the state’s ongoing success in making workplaces...

Oregon Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Crimes
An Oregon business owner pleaded guilty yesterday to not paying over employment taxes to the IRS. According to court documents and statements made in court, Joyce Leard owned and operated Mr. Tree Inc., a Happy Valley-based company that provided...

Oregon State Fire Marshal marks completion of statewide engine program deliveries
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has made the final deliveries of new fire engines under its Engine Program, marking a major milestone in the agency’s commitment to modernize equipment and enhancing wildfire response capabilities within the...