Lane County Planning Director Discusses HB 2289

ByTom Atkinson July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

On Tuesday, Lane County Planning Director Amber Bell provided an overview of HB 2289 to the Board of County Commissioners.

Watch the video below for a high-level overview of how HB 2289 simplifies the rebuilding process for many fire survivors by eliminating the need for land use applications.

You can read the overview in the board packet as well at https://bit.ly/3raulhA.

You can also find more information about HB 2289 at www.mckenzierebuilds.org/rebuilding.

Cleanup | Community | Local Support | McKenzie Recovery | Water

Cooperator’s Update Wednesday 21st October

ByTom Atkinson October 21, 2020November 3, 2020

Sean Davis Sean picked up perishables for the relief center yesterday from the Episcopal Church in sisters. Items to be unloaded at Blue River Relief Center. Alyssa Brownlee People are now connecting with caseworkers for housing and it feels like this will be a good model going forward. Alyssa will continue to work on housing…

Holiday Farm Fire | Lane County | McKenzie Recovery

Wildfire Maps

ByTom Atkinson September 15, 2020October 29, 2020

Keep an eye on these maps to rack the level and extent of the fires Check Lane County’s latest fire evacuation areas and levels here. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center has a very detailed interactive Large Wildfire Map here showing the status of fires through Oregon. The Lane County website also has information on the…

Community | Local Support | PSA Alerts | Tokatee Golf Club | Tourism

Update: Don’t Miss Tokatee’s July 2nd Celebration!

ByTom Atkinson July 1, 2021July 3, 2021

Update: After conserted community backlash to the planned firework display Tokatee canceled the worrisom display but threw a great paty anyway! Back for 2021, Tokatee golf course, located in the heart of the McKenzie River valley, is holding a family Celebration this Friday July 2nd with music from country star @benruemusic followed by fireworks. When…

McKenzie CDC Welcomes New Managing Director

ByTom Atkinson May 29, 2021May 29, 2021

Lisa Mattes-McCreary officially joined the McKenzie Community Development Corporation this week. She brings a wealth of experience to the newly created role of Managing Director, including 12 years as District Manager and 26 years as a development professional in the fields of forestry and business at Oregon State University and the University of Montana. Originally…

Holiday Farm Fire | Infrastructure | McKenzie Recovery

Public Information

ByTom Atkinson September 15, 2020October 29, 2020

Last night 9/12/20 the official government Holiday Farm Fire Facebook page hosted a live event full of valuable information for local residents. You can watch the recorded livestream here.

Art | Community | Resources

Upcoming Grant Opportunities for Artists

ByTom Atkinson December 11, 2020December 16, 2020

Oregon Community Foundation is pleased to announce two upcoming grant opportunities for artists and culture bearers. Applications will open soon for both the Creative Heights grant program and the Fields Artist Fellowship (in partnership with Oregon Humanities). We invite you to learn more about these opportunities, apply if you are eligible, and share with your…

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