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Hood and Columbia River Gorge An outdoor wonderland home to a tremendous river gorge, scenic vistas, waterfalls and the state's highest peak * Oregon Coast 363 miles of stunning public coastline dotted with lighthouses, fishing villages and dramatic scenery * Portland Region Bustling urban core famous for its maker culture, ringed by forests and farms, rivers and rolling hills * Southern Oregon An ethos of arts and culture thriving in a land known for its wild rivers, deep caves and the awe-inspiring Crater Lake * Willamette Valley Woodsy cityscapes cradled by vineyards, forests and farms, crafters, adventurers and everyone in between More on Oregon's 7 Regions ### Wildfire Response and Recovery Stay safe, stay informed and access resources before, during and after wildfires ### Get vaccinated for COVID-19 Safe and effective vaccines play a huge part in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

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## Featured News & Initiatives ### Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Dolly Parton Salem, OR – Pursuant to the United States Flag Code and President Trump’s proclamation, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff beginning at 6:00 pm, August 25, 2026, in honor of Dolly Parton, who passed today. The flag should be flown at half-staff until sunset on September 1, 2026.

"The First Lady and I are so incredibly sad about the passing of Dolly Parton. We loved her music and who she was as a person,” Governor Kotek said. “Dolly gave the world so much, and her belief in the power of books will forever be a part of her legacy.

Through her Imagination Library, she helped bring the joy of stories and the gift of reading to millions of children. Her vision inspired our work to expand the Imagination Library to every corner of Oregon, because, as Dolly said, ‘You can never get enough books in the hands of enough children. ’ Oregon is grateful for her extraordinary life, her leadership, and the joy she brought to so many.

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### Meet the All New Oregon Blue Book The new edition of the Oregon Blue Book highlights the John Day Fossil Beds and the Great Comet of 2024. Explore the Oregon Blue Book Get accurate information about elections in Oregon. ### Search For Your Unclaimed Property For Free Today!

Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Program has been helping Oregonians access unclaimed funds — such as uncashed checks, forgotten security deposits, tax refunds, and more — for more than 60 years. In 2023, the program returned $70 million to individuals. Searching for your unclaimed is free and takes only minutes!

Seach For Your Unclaimed Property Today! Paid Leave Oregon is a new program that allows workers to take paid time off for some of life's most important moments that impact our families, health and safety. You are currently on Slide 1Jump to slide 2Jump to slide 3Jump to slide 4Jump to slide 5Jump to slide 6 Oregon boasts the deepest lake in the U.S. at 1,943 ft (592 m).

This once-massive volcano created the 9th-deepest lake in the world. Source: U.S. National Park Service Visit Crater Lake National Park Oregon has the only U.S. state flag with different designs on each side. Escutcheon on the front and beaver on the reverse.

Learn about our state flag Oregon has been a set location featured in more than 500 films and tv shows, with many more recently wrapped up or currently in production. Learn about Oregon's filming opportunities Oregon's official state nut is the hazelnut (a. k.

a. , filbert). Oregon produces 99% of the U.S. national crop and the industry is booming.

Discover Oregon Hazelnuts Oregon has its own Seven Wonders including sky-high mountain peaks, deep lakes, painted hills, endless coasts, and more! Find your next destination Oregon's Portland International Airport (PDX) was named top U.S. airport 7 years in a row, and is still number two in the nation!

Source: Travel & Leisure magazine Oregon has hundreds of boat-able lakes, 111,619 miles of rivers and streams, 296 miles of coastline and nearly 1200 boat ramps for access. Source: Oregon Marine Board Find a boat ramp in Oregon There are 3,726,401 registered vehicles in Oregon. That’s an average of 1.

1 for every Oregonian. Renew your vehicle registration Oregon has 8,011 bridges. Some of the most beautiful were designed by Oregon's master bridge engineer Conde McCullough in the 1930s.

Learn more about Oregon’s transportation history Oregon has 1. 4 million acres of wetlands, over 100,000 miles of rivers and streams, 1,400 named lakes, 360 miles of coastline, and an additional 3,800 ponds and reservoirs. Source: Oregon State Lands Learn more about waterways and wetlands Oregon was a finalist (that's top 10 in the nation!)

for the Government Experience Award 2021 in the category "Overall State Government Experience" Source: Center for Digital Government Learn about the announcement Today, the members of the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon carry forward a deep knowledge of this place and traditions that have endured and evolved for thousands of years. Learn more about Oregon's indigenous people.

Portland, Oregon has more breweries than any other city in the world. Within its city limits, Portland has more than 60 breweries. Source: Facts about Oregon Discover the craft ale experience.

Mill Ends Park in downtown Portland, designated a city park in 1948, is a small circle two feet across, with a total area of 452 square inches. Source: Fun facts about Oregon Learn more about the world's smallest park. Oregon was the first state to ban the use of non-returnable bottles and cans.

Source: Facts about Oregon Find out how Oregon reduced litter and increased container recycling. Eugene, Oregon, was the first city to have one-way streets. Source: Facts about Oregon Get the facts about one of the top ten cycling communities in the United States.

With over 80 ghost towns listed on the national register, Oregon holds the nation's top spot as the ghost town capital. Source: Facts about Oregon Visit these ghost towns where once communities thrived. Oregon boasts the largest cheese factory in the world.

Source: Facts about Oregon Taste and see for yourself why the Tillamook Cheese Factory is not to be missed. Oregon is home to the deepest river gorge in North Amerca. Source: Facts about Oregon Hike, camp, raft and boat in Hells Canyon National Recreation site.

Residing in Forest Grove, Oregon, is the world's tallest barber shop pole. Source: Facts about Oregon Read the history of this 73 foot fall landmark. More than 750 vineyards are growing in Oregon, producing more than 70 different varietals of wine grapes.

Source: Facts about Oregon The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Eastern Oregon is one of the richest fossil sites in the world. Source: Facts about Oregon Enjoy a scenic drive and hike at this beautiful Oregon park. Oregon comes in at number 6 for the most Bigfoot sightings in the United States.

Source: Facts about Oregon Find out where you can possibly see one of these big beasts right here in Oregon. Cannon Beach, in Oregon, is home to Haystack Rock, a 235 foot high coastal monolith. Source: Facts about Oregon At low tide, walk right up to this basalt sea stack.

The nation's most photographed lighthouse is right here in Oregon -- the Heceta Head Lighthouse. Source: Facts about Oregon Visit the nine lighthouses standing along the Oregon coastline. Oregon's Caves National Monument is carved within solid marble.

Source: Facts about Oregon Discover the dark, twisting passages deep within the Siskiyou Mountains. ### Secretary Read Requests Emergency Funding for Election