AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Birkenfeld Oregon. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/birkenfeld-or 144 69 https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/birkenfeld-or https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:42:02 -0600 Mika Ingram, Health Equity Team Lead, delivered an informational update to highlight key pieces of the HB 4052 interim https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/oaco-presents-interim-health-equity-report-to-the-house-committee-on-behavioral-health-and-health-care-31658374-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/oaco-presents-interim-health-equity-report-to-the-house-committee-on-behavioral-health-and-health-care-31658374-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Today, the Oregon Commission for Women (OCFW) announced the following recipients of their annual Women of Achievement Awards 2024: Sarah Koski, https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/oregon-commission-for-women-announces-2024-women-of-achievement-awardees-31658376-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/oregon-commission-for-women-announces-2024-women-of-achievement-awardees-31658376-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Today, Governor Tina Kotek hosted a signing ceremony for House Bill 4024,* which legislators passed and the Governor signed this year to establish https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-hosts-signing-ceremony-to-commemorate-historic-campaign-finance-reform-bill-31658377-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-hosts-signing-ceremony-to-commemorate-historic-campaign-finance-reform-bill-31658377-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The Oregon State Marine Board’s Waterway Access Permit Program has entered the fifth year of implementation; however, compliance is https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/got-your-waterway-access-permit-31658380-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/got-your-waterway-access-permit-31658380-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Honoring Black History Month 2024: A Reflection on the Vote As Oregon and the nation commemorate Black History Month 2024, and as we face what https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/black-history-month-a-message-from-our-chair-31658856-portland-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/black-history-month-a-message-from-our-chair-31658856-portland-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 PORTLAND, OR - Today, the Democratic Party of Oregon officially began the process of selecting and sending 78 delegates to the 2024 Democratic https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-oregon-begins-delegate-selection-process-for-2024-national-convention-31658859-portland-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-oregon-begins-delegate-selection-process-for-2024-national-convention-31658859-portland-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Is anyone asking the right questions? Salem, OR - Earlier this week, when I was asked to comment on a  Republican representative’s https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/from-the-desk-of-oregon-republican-party-chairman-justin-hwang-31659150-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/from-the-desk-of-oregon-republican-party-chairman-justin-hwang-31659150-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 As the Chairman of the Oregon Republican Party, I am prevented by our bylaws from endorsing a candidate in any contested Republican race until after https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/from-the-desk-of-oregon-republican-party-chairman-justin-hwang-31659151-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/from-the-desk-of-oregon-republican-party-chairman-justin-hwang-31659151-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Statement by Oregon Republican Party Chair Justin Hwang and Vice Chair Dr. Angela Plowhead Salem, OR - We are disappointed with, but not surprised https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/oregon-supreme-court-rules-against-rural-oregonians-right-to-elect-incumbent-senators-but-admits-measure-113s-wording-favors-a-different-decision-31659152-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/oregon-supreme-court-rules-against-rural-oregonians-right-to-elect-incumbent-senators-but-admits-measure-113s-wording-favors-a-different-decision-31659152-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The notice relates to budget items in Senate Bill 1530 and Senate Bill 5701 Salem, OR – On April 8th, pursuant to Article V, section 15b, of https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-issues-notice-of-potential-vetoes-31659325-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-issues-notice-of-potential-vetoes-31659325-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 On April 14th, Governor Tina Kotek announced that President Joe Biden approved her request for a federal major disaster declaration pursuant to the https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-announces-president-biden-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-january-winter-weather-emergency-31660172-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-announces-president-biden-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-january-winter-weather-emergency-31660172-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 $5 million from Oregon CHIPS Act to be allocated to new Child Care Fund On April 17th, Governor Tina Kotek announced that $5 million from the https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-announces-investment-in-new-chips-child-care-fund-31660174-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-announces-investment-in-new-chips-child-care-fund-31660174-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Legislators and advocates join the Governor at Washington Elementary School in Woodburn to mark the signing of House Bill 4082 On April 17th, https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-hosts-signing-ceremony-to-commemorate-30-million-for-summer-learning-31661136-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-hosts-signing-ceremony-to-commemorate-30-million-for-summer-learning-31661136-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor provides signing letters for policy and budget bills On April 17th, Governor Tina Kotek provided a full list of signing letters for https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-announces-final-veto-decisions-signing-letters-31661138-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-announces-final-veto-decisions-signing-letters-31661138-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor expands executive team and names new Housing and Homelessness Initiative Director On April 18th, Governor Tina Kotek announced Chris https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-announces-chief-of-staff-new-office-leadership-31661142-salem-or.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-kotek-announces-chief-of-staff-new-office-leadership-31661142-salem-or.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600