Celebrations Planned Statewide in April for Oregon Arbor Month
Governor Kotek has proclaimed April 2026 to be Oregon Arbor Month statewide. This year’s proclamation recognizes the vital role trees play in protecting communities from...
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Direct File Oregon Offers Simplest Solution for Taxpayers Switching to E-Filing In 2026 to Get Their Refund Sooner
Are you looking for a free option to file your taxes? Want to get your refund faster than filing a paper return? Direct File Oregon is the...
Budget Friendly Emergency Preparedness: Simple Steps To Stay Safe With Food and Emergency Essentials
In a world full of uncertainties, being prepared for emergencies is crucial. However, many people think getting ready for potential emergencies requires a lot of...
The Countdown to 250: America 250 Oregon Commission Shares Update and Request for Public Involvement and Time Capsule Ideas
With just five months until July 4, 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the foundational document of our democracy...
Oregon And IRS Begin Processing E-filed Returns; First State Refunds Expected February 17th
The IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue began processing electronically filed 2025 tax returns today, January 26, including returns filed electronically for free using...
Tips For a Safe and Healthy Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving is the peak time for home cooking fires in the U.S and for food borne illness. — The two most common days for cooking...
Stay Resilient and Prepared for Disasters – Tips from BasinLife.com
As many know from experience, disasters can happen to anyone, anywhere. Natural or human-caused disasters can be highly localized or have an impact regionally or...
No Grill, No Problem: 5 Easy Tailgate Foods That Don’t Require Cooking! …More BasinLife.com Recipes!
Tailgating season is in full swing, but not everyone has time (or space) to fire up a grill before kickoff at the game parking lot...
Oregon State Agencies Remind Everyone To Be Informed and Prepared
As Oregon heads into its peak wildfire months, August and September, Oregon’s public safety services and natural resource agencies want to remind Oregonians to practice...
Oregon State Parks Share 7 Campfire Safety Tips for Wildfire Awareness
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) joins Oregon Department of Forestry to remind you of Wildfire Awareness for the Summer. Campfires are a beloved tradition...