SALEM, Ore.—Potential homeowners can consider using an Oregon First-time Homebuyers Savings Account (FTHSA) to help save for a new home and possibly reduce their taxes. In 2018, the Oregon Legislature passed Ho...
(Salem) – Thirty-five people covered by the Oregon workers’ compensation system died on the job in 2018, according to preliminary figures issued by the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). That’...
SALEM, Ore. — This winter’s heavy snow and wind have knocked down many trees across the state. This has set up perfect conditions for an outbreak of Douglas-fir beetle unless landowners act quickly to either r...
In January, Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment grew by 11,000 jobs, following a revised loss of 1,700 jobs in December. Six industries each added at least 1,000 jobs in January. Strong gains in the goods-produ...
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is in the final stage of approving two planning documents, one for state parks in Wallowa County and one for Brian Booth State Park in Lincoln County. OPRD is accep...
Oregon’s historic cemeteries are set for a spring spruce-up during Historic Cemetery Cleanup Day on May 11. The event, organized by SOLVE and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC), is a volunteer-...
Portland, OR – Elder abuse fraud continues to rise as a major consumer protection issue, with financial losses nationwide totaling $2.9 billion annually. Financial exploitation of the elderly often goes unrepor...
On Friday, March 1, 2019 at approximately 4:30 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Hwy 211 near milepost 16. Preliminary investigation rev...
Registration is open for the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference, to be held March 4-7, 2019, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. With 160 workshops and sessions, the con...
For the 15th year, the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling dedicates March to help increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services. This coincid...