- Oregon Department of Human Services Vans are Taking it to the People in Washington, Coos and Curry Counties“It changed my day. It really changed my life,” Kevin Resnik said. He recently received the services he needed by visiting one of the new Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) van from District 16, Washington County. The van was making its first official community … Read more
- Wildland Suppression Crew at South Fork Forest CampThe Wildland Suppression Crew from the Oregon Department of Correction’s (DOC) South Fork Forest Camp (SFFC) deployed to Ball Bearing Fire, roughly 12 miles east of Carlton, Oregon. This was only day one of a three-day process. Adults in custody (AICs) and the Oregon Department … Read more
- Changes to Child Care in Oregon Support Parents and Children in Reaching Their Full PotentialAs Ellison processed her final case of the day, she was reminded how meaningful child care assistance is to Oregonians Lyndley Ellison is an eligibility worker with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). On her last appointment of the day, Ellison called Symmone*, a … Read more
- September is National Preparedness MonthOregon Emergency Management reminds Oregonians to be informed and prepared for emergencies and disasters Oregonians are experiencing more frequent wildfires, floods, heat domes, high winds, and ice and snowstorms on an annual basis. These events, fueled by climate change and coupled with the ever-present threat … Read more
- Oregon Department of Energy Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Extended to 2025An Oregon Department of Energy incentive program designed to encourage energy efficient rebuilding following the 2020 wildfires has been extended to continue helping communities rebuild. The $10 million Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Program was originally authorized to accept applications through May 2023, but many … Read more