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DEQ issues nine penalties in May for environmental violations
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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June 23, 2025
Statewide, Ore.— The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued nine penalties totaling $808,344 in May for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines...
Governor Kotek Declares State of Emergency Due to Rowena Fire
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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June 23, 2025
Governor Tina Kotek declared a State of Emergency to protect life, safety, and property due to the Rowena Fire that has caused a natural disaster in Wasco County. Beginning June 11, 2025, severe wildfire rolled through Wasco County, primarily in...
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Upper Applegate Road Fire in Oregon
FEMA
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June 21, 2025
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Upper Applegate Road Fire burning in Jackson County, Oregon. The state of Oregon’s request for a...
The Crown Jewel of Bend, Oregon, Available at Auction via Concierge Auctions
EIN Presswire
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June 20, 2025
Extraordinary Architectural Compound Set on 80 Acres Will Sell at Auction in Cooperation with Jen Bowen of Coldwell Banker Bain NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Situated on 80 completely private acres in the...
Oregon Housing and Community Services awards $8.7 million in down payment assistance and home repair funds for veterans
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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June 18, 2025
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...
Outsourced Accounts Payable Services Benefit Oregon’s Sustainability Leaders
EIN Presswire
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June 19, 2025
Oregon Firms streamline and expand financial operations through outsourced accounts payable services. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Finance departments are adjusting workflows to manage increasing volumes of daily...
Oregon State Fire Marshal marks completion of statewide engine program deliveries
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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June 17, 2025
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...
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield to Host Town Hall in Lincoln City to Hear from those Impacted by Federal Actions
Oregon Department of Justice
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June 17, 2025
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...
ITS Environmental Services Announces Nationwide Expansion
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 19, 2025
Yaphank, New York, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ITS Environmental Services, the leading expert in environmental remediation, disinfection, and extreme cleaning services, is excited to announce its nationwide expansion beginning in Oregon,...
Reliable Payroll Service Companies Power Oregon’s Growing Business Landscape
EIN Presswire
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June 18, 2025
Oregon businesses turn to payroll service companies like IBN Technologies for secure, scalable, and compliant payroll solutions. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- To manage operational complexity as regulatory...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day events across Oregon highlight importance of preventing, reporting abuse
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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June 18, 2025
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and community partners joined together to spotlight the importance of preventing and reporting abuse of older adults in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). This observance serves as a...
This weekend kicks off the summer camping season at Oregon State Parks
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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June 18, 2025
SALEM, Oregon— This weekend kicks off the official summer camping season, but the work to prepare Oregon’s more than 250 state parks and campgrounds has been going all year long. Behind the scenes, park rangers have moved mountains of sand,...
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Alder Springs Fire in Oregon
FEMA
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June 18, 2025
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Alder Springs Fire burning in Jefferson County, Oregon. The state of Oregon’s request for a declaration...
Attorney General Bonta: Environmental Justice Initiatives Remain Legal and Necessary
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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June 17, 2025
Today’s guidance provides clarity and affirms the legality and necessity of environmental justice initiatives in the face of the federal government's attacks OAKLAND— California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys...
Attorney General Tong Issues Guidance Affirming the Legality and Necessity of Environmental Justice Initiatives
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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June 17, 2025
Press Releases 06/17/2025 Attorney General Tong Issues Guidance Affirming the Legality and Necessity of Environmental Justice Initiatives Guidance Clarifies Recent Federal Actions Seeking to Eliminate and Chill Environmental Justice Efforts...
Treasurer Steiner Marks Passage of the Climate Resilience Investment Act
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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June 16, 2025
Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, applauded state senators and representatives for passing House Bill (HB) 2081A, Oregon’s Climate Resilience Investment Act. The law encourages the Oregon State Treasury (OST) to capitalize on...
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield Welcomes Court’s Decision to Expedite Tariff Lawsuit
Oregon Department of Justice
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June 11, 2025
Following today’s order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to fast-track Oregon’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful tariffs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following statement: “We’re glad the...
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Rowena Fire in Oregon
FEMA
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June 13, 2025
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Rowena Fire burning in Wasco County, Oregon. The state of Oregon’s request for a declaration under FEMA’s...
Offshore Bookkeeping Services Drive Financial Efficiency for Oregon Businesses
EIN Presswire
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June 13, 2025
Oregon businesses boost efficiency and cut costs with IBN Technologies' offshore bookkeeping for small business success. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For businesses to stay in compliance with tax regulations,...
Remote Bookkeeping Services From IBN Technologies Boost Financial Control for Oregon’s Small Businesses
EIN Presswire
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June 13, 2025
Efficient, secure, and cost-effective Remote Bookkeeping Services for Oregon small businesses by IBN Technologies. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Oregon’s small business sector continues to evolve amid economic...