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Governor Kotek Declares May 5 as Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
May 5, 2025
Salem, OR — On May 5th, Governor Tina Kotek issued a proclamation declaring May 5, 2025, as Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day. “Last year, the First Lady and I… Read More

Governor Kotek Announces Appointment to Multnomah County Bench

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
May 5, 2025
Governor Tina Kotek announced on May 5th, that she will appoint Adele Ridenour to the Multnomah County bench. Ms. Ridenour will fill the vacancy created by the upcoming resignation of Judge Beth… Read More

Governor Kotek Announces Wildfire Prepared Partnership

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
May 2, 2025
On May 2nd, Governor Kotek announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS),… Read More

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
May 2, 2025
On May 2nd, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, May 4, 2025, pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation, and in honor of the National… Read More

Governor Kotek, Mayor Wilson Announce 5,000 Unit Challenge

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
May 1, 2025
Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson announced a city initiative to usher in the development of 5,000 new units of housing in Portland as an early action of their Multifamily Housing… Read More

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Return to Full Staff Following Pope Francis Day of Interment

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
May 1, 2025
Salem, OR – On May 1st, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be raised after an order on April 21st to fly flags at Oregon public institutions at half-staff,… Read More

Governor Kotek Signs Bills for Summer Learning for Oregon Students

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 30, 2025
On April 30th, Governor Tina Kotek signed two bills that will fund summer learning programs this summer and the next two summers. Both bills passed with wide bipartisan support, marking an important… Read More

Governor Kotek Seeks Additional Applications for Jefferson County District Attorney Vacancy

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 29, 2025
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek announced on April 29th, that she is accepting additional applications for the position of Jefferson County District Attorney. Governor Kotek intends to fill the… Read More

Governor Kotek Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 28, 2025
On Saturday, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson celebrated Independent Bookstore Day by visiting Sunrise Books, Powell’s Books, and Third Eye Books and Gifts in Portland. … Read More

Governor Kotek Announces Appointments to Multnomah and Clackamas County Benches

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 25, 2025
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek announced on April 25th, that she will appoint Elisa Dozono and Cierra Brown to the Multnomah and Clackamas County benches, respectively. Elisa Dozono will… Read More

Governor Kotek Announces Collaboration and Investment to Foster AI Workforce and Economic Development

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 24, 2025
Collaboration with NVIDIA announced alongside $10 million investment On April 24th, Governor Tina Kotek announced a $10 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI) workforce development… Read More

Earth Day 2025: A Call to Climate Action

April 22, 2025
This Earth Day, we celebrate Oregon’s continued commitment to a sustainable future. We uplift recent accomplishments in the fight for our planet’s future. We must also take a clear-eyed… Read More

Governor Kotek Visits with Students at Salem Area Elementary School

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 21, 2025
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek dropped into the weekly assembly at Englewood Elementary School in the Salem-Keizer School District on Friday, April 18. She joined approximately 300 students to… Read More

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Remembrance of Pope Francis

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 21, 2025
Salem, OR – On April 21st, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff, pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation in honor of the memory of His… Read More

Governor Kotek Joins Salem Park Cleanup

From: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
April 21, 2025
Salem, OR – In honor of Earth Day, Governor Tina Kotek, First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson and Governor’s Office staff joined volunteers with SOLVE and Portland General Electric (PGE) for a… Read More