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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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Governor Kotek, Oregon Delegation to Depart on Trade Mission to South Korea, Japan
Portland, OR – This week, an Oregon delegation will depart for a trade mission to South Korea and Japan to promote the state’s economic strengths, deepen cultural ties, and expand opportunities for trade, investment, and tourism. “Oregon’s...
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SERÁN BIOSCIENCE EXPANDS COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING WITH NEW 100,000 SQ. FT. CAMPUS IN BEND, OREGON
The US facility is purpose-built to produce commercial-scale, non-sterile solid dose products with high scientific rigor and world-wide regulatory compliance. BEND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Serán BioScience, LLC,...
QGold Closes Acquisition of Option on Quartz Mountain Advanced Gold Project in Oregon, U.S.A and Satisfies Release Conditions for $11,500,000 Escrowed Financing
TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q-Gold Resources Ltd. (TSXV: QGR) (“QGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced indirect acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of an option to acquire the...
Treasurer Steiner Outlines Principles for the State’s Future Investments and Highlights Reductions in Oregon’s Private Equity Holdings
In a public letter, Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, highlighted four investment principles she believes should guide Oregon’s investment strategy and the state Treasury’s reductions in private equity investments. She sent the letter to...
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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, CFTC secure final judgment against precious metals firm that defrauded seniors
Oct. 16, 2025 Final judgment against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn orders restitution and a civil monetary penalty; underscores commitment to protecting seniors from investment fraud Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation...
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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, CFTC secure final judgment against precious metals firm that defrauded seniors
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), along with several other states, announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has entered a final judgment imposing about $25.6 million in restitution and an...
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Oregon Earns 'F' in Shared Hope International’s 2025 'Just Like Me' Report Card
Recognizes Oregon for its Steady Legislative Progress and Collaborative Advocacy OR, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shared Hope International (SHI), a national leader in combating child and youth sex trafficking, today...
Oregon Sports Law Institute Marks 12th Anniversary
Oregon Law’s unique, immersive—and now twelve years strong—Oregon Summer Sports Law Institute (SSLI) bolsters the education of law students from around the country determined to expand their expertise and gain a foothold in the sports law arena...
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proclaims Oct. 20-24 Community Bank Week
Oct. 14, 2025 Salem – Gov. Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed Oct. 20-24, 2025 as Community Bank Week in Oregon, recognizing the vital role community banks play in supporting families, small businesses, and communities across the state. “For...
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proclaims Oct. 20-24 Community Bank Week
Gov. Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed Oct. 20-24, 2025 as Community Bank Week in Oregon, recognizing the vital role community banks play in supporting families, small businesses, and communities across the state. “For well over a century,...
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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...
New Rule Advisory Committee to discuss drone use in Oregon State Parks
SALEM, Oregon— A new Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) will review drone use in state parks, discuss goals for safe and responsible operation and begin providing feedback on draft proposed rules for drone takeoff and landing at Oregon State Parks and...
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TerraFirma Named in 2025 Top Workplaces in Oregon & Southwest Washington
TerraFirma earned the distinction based on anonymous employee feedback, highlighting the foundation repair company's exceptional culture and team commitment. ROSEBURG, OR, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We are honored to...
Italian National Unlawfully Residing in Oregon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Defraud the United States
PORTLAND, Ore.—An Italian man unlawfully residing in Oregon was sentenced to federal prison yesterday for his role in a large multi-state criminal conspiracy that stole more than $2.4 million dollars of benefits from hundreds of low-income and...
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Oregon Division of Financial Regulation issues final health rates for 2026
Oct. 8, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small group plans following months of federal uncertainty that delayed the normal review timeline. Five insurers – Moda,...
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OEM Director Erin McMahon Speaks at Oregon Women Veterans Conference
Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Erin McMahon joined women veterans from across the state as a featured speaker at the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) Women Veterans Conference, held at the Riverhouse Lodge...
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Oregon finalizes 2026 health insurance rates for individual and small group markets
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small group plans following months of federal uncertainty that delayed the normal review timeline. Five insurers – Moda, Bridgespan,...
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Plan for a Resilient Oregon Kicks Off Statewide Resilience Forum
Salem, OR — Today, the Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO), a resilience strategy under development by the Office of Governor Kotek, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Statewide Resilience Forum. The PRO will inform the work of Executive Branch...
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Governor Kotek Joins New Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Public Health for Oregonians
In a continued effort to protect and strengthen access to care for all Oregonians, Governor Tina Kotek today announced Oregon’s participation in the newly launched Governors Public Health Alliance, a multi-state partnership aimed at ensuring rapid...
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