(Getty Images) Oregon names former Biden chief of staff as state’s first AI and privacy strategist Nik Blosser will serve in a dual role as the state's first chief privacy officer and artificial intelligence strategist. Aug 1, 2025 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Oregon agency’s sensitive data published to dark web, ransomware group claims The ransomware group Rhysida released said it released stolen Oregon agency files to the dark web. The agency said it's "aware" of the claim. Apr 29, 2025 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Colin Wood / Scoop News Group) NASCIO names 3 State Technology Innovator Award winners The National Association of State Chief Information Officers honored three state officials from Oregon, Missouri and Washington. Oct 2, 2024 By Colin Wood
A photograph of a wildfire in Eagle Creek, Oregon, taken on September 3 2017. (Dave Alan / Getty Images) Oregon to redraw wildfire hazard map after outcry Oregon's forestry officials will begin work on a new wildfire risk map after the first map caused some homeowners' insurance rates to spike. Jul 12, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Getty Images) More state governments report MOVEit vulnerability exposure Government agencies in at least five states are reacting to a confirmed or potential data breach as part of a global cyberattack. Jun 16, 2023 By Benjamin Freed
Priorities Podcast Inside Oregon DOT’s massive system consolidation On the Priorities Podcast, Oregon DOT innovation lead Ben Kahn explains how his team took 99 legacy systems and merged them into one. Sep 29, 2022 By StateScoop Staff
(Getty Images) Oregon DMV to offer video proctoring for driving-knowledge tests A state official said offering video proctoring for driving-knowledge exams will be more convenient for the public and unburden DMV offices. Sep 22, 2022 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) Change management can help IT modernization succeed, Oregon CIO says Change management frameworks are much more than just training, said Oregon Chief Information Officer Terrence Woods. Aug 31, 2022 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) State officials eye ‘new era’ for Oregon broadband A consortium providing broadband infrastructure to Oregon's public and nonprofit sectors has big plans for building out the state's networks. Aug 4, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Murder hornet tracking, wildfire response get GIS boost GIS officials in Washington and Oregon say recent events — including the appearance of Asian giant hornets — have raised their profiles in state government. Sep 9, 2021 By Colin Wood