Voting

Oregon votes by mail.

Residents who have moved to Oregon or moved within Oregon need to re-register in order to vote in elections.
To register go to the: Voter Registration.
The above site lists everything you need to know to register, including ID necessary.

If you have questions about voting in Oregon, candidates or important dates (such as the deadline to register to vote in an election), please go to Elections Division Site.

Taxes

Sales Tax: None

Income Tax: 9%

Property Taxes: Rates vary throughout the state. For more information see: Dept of Revenue

Links

Link to the OregonGetaways

A link to AboutPortland

A link to Nest Bios

Oregon Driver's License & Car Registration

Driver's License Info
In some cities (Portland & the Medford area), you will need to pass an Emissions test prior to car registration.

Information on emissions testing can be found on this site:
Titling & Registering Out of State Vehicles

If you are already an Oregon resident and are moving within the state go to:
Oregon Residency & Domicile

Moving Day Food

- Willamette Week's Cheap Eats
- Willamette Week's Restaurant Guide

- Pizza Delivery:
American Dream,
Apizza Scholls,
Bellagio's,
Blind Onion,
Dove Vivi (NE 28th & Glisan),
Flying Pie (SE),
Hot Lips Pizza,
Ken's Artisan,
Pizzacato,
Rudy's Pizza (50th & Powell)

Unsure about delivery: Escape From New York, Wall Street Pizza 503-666-6500 (Gresham), Stark Street Pizza 503-255-2364, 360 (Camas)

For more information on eating, happy hour and more (in Portland) please see A link to AboutPortland.

Nesties Recommend:

- Hair Stylists: Stacy @ Savvy 503-247-SAVY, Komo @ Magnum Opus, Karen @ Salon 77, le Charme Salon 503-492-8550 (Gresham), Britt @ Bella Pearl, Chai at Dirty Little Secret Salon

- Gym / Personal Trainers: Tualatin 24 hour fitness,
Extreme Training, Hawthorne Farms or any Oregon Athletic Club location

- Dentists: Elisabeth Kierkegaarde or Mark Wilson @ Burlingame Dental Arts;
James Krippaehne A DMD Inc 503-224-7815; Kaz Rafia

- OB/GYN: Dr Anna Karlsson or Dr. Danielle Dion @ Women's Healthcare Associates Peterkort; Dr Robin Barrett or Linda, RNP @ Northwest Women's Clinic; Elizabeth Reindl @ Providence Columbia Womens Associates, Dr. Meg Hayes @ OHSU; Dr. Lara Williams @ Everywoman's Health Emmanuel

- Vets & Kennels: GroomingDales (Tualatin), Rock Creek Kennels, Rose City Vet

Newspapers & Magazines:

The Business Journal
Oregon Business Magazine
Oregon Magazine
The Oregonian
Portland Mercury
Portland Monthly
Portland Tribune
Willamette Week
Bend Bulletin

Bicycling

Useful bike maps. Find a place to live with easy access to bike-friendly paths to work!
Portland Online