Oregon
Gov. Kotek announced that she has appointed Dr. Daniels to direct the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs pending Senate confirmation

Eugene, OR – According to the state officials, Dr. Daniels has been serving as the ODVA interim director since October of last year, after previously serving as deputy director.
State officials also said that Dr. Daniels served in the Finance Administration of the U.S. Army for eight years before working at the Maryland Transportation Administration, then known as the Maryland State Highway Administration.
She then relocated to Oregon and worked at the Oregon Department of Energy in 2015.
Soon after, she was tapped by former Governor Kate Brown’s administration and served in multiple roles, including as a Veterans Affairs Advisor and Director of Equity and Racial Justice, while concurrently serving as the deputy director of the Oregon Youth Authority.
-
Crime & Safety1 week ago
Child dies after her mom, who believed the girl was having indcent relations with the father of her other three children, took the 11-year-old to the basement and strangIed her to death; charges
-
Crime & Safety1 week ago
Mom and her partner admitted to getting drunk and passing out while her child went to the hospital on her own and was admitted for a mental health evaluation, only to refuse to pick the girl up when hospital staff contacted them; charged
-
Eugene5 days ago
Eugene Springfield Fire responds to engine fire in Sanipac truck on Videra Dr
-
Eugene5 days ago
Eugene Police Department welcomes new graduates to Central Lane Communications team
-
Eugene22 hours ago
Eugene police Street Crimes Unit investigation leads to multiple arrests, seized firearms, and narcotics near school
-
Eugene5 days ago
ESF crews respond to electrical fire in vault near PeaceHealth University District Hospital
-
Crime & Safety23 hours ago
Eugene police welcome newly sworn-in officers, emphasizing dedication to community service
-
Eugene23 hours ago
Eugene police take armed man on balcony into custody after negotiation