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.

Oregon will celebrate its 150th birthday in the year 2009. Planning for this big event has already begun. Check out the Oregon 150 Web site. You can share your thoughts and ideas with the planning team, sign up to receive e-newsletters, and learn how you can get involved.

Investing dollars to deliver immediate jobs and long-term economic prosperity

Governor Kulongoski is focused on accelerating our economic recovery by transforming the way the state approaches economic development. "The Oregon Way" approach will demonstrate that we can create immediate jobs and grow our economy while reducing our carbon footprint -- wins for our economy and environment. "The Oregon Way" will create jobs by building on our track record of sustainability and innovation.

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 DAS Surplus Property program is holding a "Saturday sale." The General Store, which is open to the public every day from 1 to 4 p.m., will offer items for sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. A large shipment of bicycles has arrived, so now is a great time to look for a new ride. The General Store accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, money orders and cashier's checks. Personal or business checks are not accepted. Address: Surplus Property Distribution Center, 1655 Industrial Drive NE, Salem.

The Web site of Oregon's state government ranks among America's very best, according to a recently released survey conducted jointly by three major institutions. The survey evaluated the Web sites of all 50 state governments and graded them on such factors as security and privacy, usability, content, and citizens' response and participation. Only Maine's Web site outscored Oregon's in the overall ratings, but only slightly. Dugan Petty praised the State E-Governance Board, the state E-Government Advisory Council, and all the other agencies, boards and commissions who shape the state's Web site, develop its content and keep it current.

Oregon Board of Pharmacy's Executive Director has been named as National Association of Board's of Pharmacy president. Oregon Board of Pharmacy received a national award for exemplary service in May 2009.