Secretary of State Bev Clarno issued the following statement following the news of the passing of Senator Jackie Winters: “Oregon has lost a true giant today, and our hearts are heavy. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jackie for over 20 years, and she was always a steadfast champion for children, for […]
Today, the Secretary of State Audits Division released its annual report on the Oregon Government Waste Hotline. This report summarizes the activities of the division’s government waste hotline during 2018. “This hotline is an important tool that Oregon citizens and state employees can use to increase government accountability and transparency,” said Secretary of State Bev […]
Deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office will be working extra shifts over the next several weeks to promote vehicle occupant safety as part of the most recent seat belt enforcement campaign. This annual campaign is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort […]
Join ODFW staff and volunteers at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area for a day of bow fishing. Bow fishing is a fun way to get outdoors and try your archery skills in a way different than shooting a paper target. Carp are an invasive species here in Oregon, meaning they directly compete with native fish for […]
Today, the Secretary of State Audits Division released its annual “Keeping Oregon Accountable” report. This report summarizes the results of the division’s two largest annual audits: the audit of Oregon’s financial statements, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and a compliance audit of the state’s administration of federal programs, otherwise known as […]
The National State Auditors Association (NSAA) announced today that the Oregon Secretary of State Audits Division has won the Excellence in Accountability Award for its audit of Oregon’s foster care system. The purpose of the audit, issued in January of 2018, was to determine necessary changes and improvements that the Department of Human Services (DHS) […]
The Presidential Prayer Team, the national, nonpartisan prayer ministry for America and its leaders, announced today that it will host the largest online prayer event in the nation’s history on the National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2019. The event will allow participants to unite online and pray together for the leadership of our […]
For the seventh consecutive year, Australia is calling the nations of the world to join with them in 3 days of prayer and fasting for the United States of America, from 30 April – 2 May 2019. May 2 is America’s National Day of Prayer. The theme is “Pray for America – LOVE ONE ANOTHER” […]
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a family fishing event at Trojan Pond on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. These events are designed to help kids and their families learn fishing basics, and enjoy a day outside. ODFW will provide rods and tackle on a first come, first […]
An adult cougar has been spotted and confirmed to have been using the Deschutes River Canyon area within Bend city limits. It was sighted yesterday morning and again on a trail camera about 8:30 p.m. yesterday. While the cougar is not considered an immediate human safety threat, ODFW and the Bend Police Department are advising […]