Protect yourself, your family and your co-workers by getting vaccinated and staying informed. The fewer of us who get sick from either seasonal influenza or pandemic H1N1 influenza, the more we can reduce the impact in our schools and workplaces. Visit the state's flu Web site at www.flu.oregon.gov or call the state hotline at 1-800-978-3040.

Online Claim System is fastest way to file

What's the fastest way to file your Oregon Unemployment Claim? Filing online is the fastest method for most people, especially if all your work was performed in Oregon.

Oregon's Online Claim System is easy, fast and secure. The system leads you through each question, step by step, and it even advises you if you have made a mistake. Most of the questions have YES or NO answers, plus easily understood HELP information is available with the click of your mouse.

Grant's Getaways put you face to face with Oregon's outdoor wonders. From Portland-area wetlands to kayaking on Scappoose Bay to the Willamette Valley's Birding Trail -- discover the Oregon outdoors!

Governor Ted Kulongoski ordered all flags at public institutions be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Tuesday, March 9 to sunset on Sunday, March 14, 2010, to honor State Treasurer Ben Westlund, who passed away this weekend.

Oregon is focused on accelerating our state's economic recovery by creating jobs and economic stability for communities throughout the state during this volatile time. Governor Ted Kulongoski's approach is comprehensive, leveraging state and federal dollars and private investment to maximize efforts that deliver short-term stimulus and long-term economic prosperity.

This Web site is a tool to help you get to know your state government. Learn more about state agency revenues, expenditures, contracting, human resources and other information.

You've come to the right place! Oregon state government is on the job, working for you each day. Visit this feature often. We have great news to share.

The current recession has reduced state revenues, and has forced the Legislature to make deep cuts in agency budgets. Coping with these cuts requires closing most state offices and facilities on the days listed in the link below. State workers affected by the closures will take unpaid furloughs on those days. We apologize for any inconvenience these closures might cause, and we look forward to restoration of a full work schedule for all state agencies when the economy improves.