Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels
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Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels

Source: GovernorOregon.gov Updated risk levels take effect Thursday, May 27; Multnomah County approved to move to Lower Risk  CORRECTION: There was an error in the county risk level list in the original release. The complete list has been updated to reflect the correct risk levels: 15 in High Risk, three in Moderate Risk, and 18 in…

Grants for Businesses: Operational Cost Assistance
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Grants for Businesses: Operational Cost Assistance

Source: Development.Oregon4biz.com Business Oregon’s operational cost assistance grants offer funding for businesses with 100 of fewer employees that offer the consumption of food and or drink on premise; provide specified indoor physical exercise, recreational or family entertainment; OR provide specified personal services; and that experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon. Restaurants,…

Public Works Customer Service Center (CSC) Re-opening

Public Works Customer Service Center (CSC) Re-opening

Lane County’s Public Works Customer Service Center (CSC) will re-open to the public on Tuesday, June 1. WALK-INS IN THE MORNING Walk-in customers will be welcomed from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.  We anticipate a high volume of customers and folks are encouraged to arrive early to ensure they are seen. Customers will need to…

Forest Glen park Now Open
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Forest Glen park Now Open

Lane County’s Forest Glen Park in Blue River is open after hazard tree removal and cleanup was completed by the Debris Management Task Force in partnership with Lane County Parks.  Residents should continue to avoid closed parks and boat ramps in the fire area. Crews are working to make these spaces safe.  State and federal…

Virtual Land Management Q&A Tonight
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Virtual Land Management Q&A Tonight

It’s not too late to register for the upcoming virtual Q&A session with Lane County Land Management.  WHEN: Wednesday, May 26, 6:00-7:30 PM WHERE: Online – you must register in advance REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5624422404298028555 You must register to participate. A recording will be made available the following day at https://vimeo.com/showcase/7923470. You will be asked to submit questions…

EWEB Commissioners Meeting at the Leaburg Fire Station – June 15th at 6pm
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EWEB Commissioners Meeting at the Leaburg Fire Station – June 15th at 6pm

EWEB Commissioners are making plans for the scheduled “Upriver” meeting at the Leaburg Fire Station June 15th at 6pm  All Commissioners and the General Manager are planning to attend.  Covid-19 constraints will be in effect and there are no snacks or beverages planned.  Current agenda topics are: Watershed status and Investments Programs for McKenzie Valley…

Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Source: OregonRentalAssistance.org Beginning May 19, 2021, qualified renters who have experienced financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability, may apply for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP). This program is not a loan, which means those who receive assistance will not have to pay back…

Wildfire Debris Cleanup Update
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Wildfire Debris Cleanup Update

Source: Oregon.gov Community air monitoring Community air monitoring is set to begin in the Holiday Farm fire area. This monitoring is in addition to the dust control and air quality monitoring that has been part of the cleanup process at each ash and debris removal site. Protecting air quality is a priority for all fire-affected sites….

Oregon State Uni’s Forestry & Wildfire Webinars
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Oregon State Uni’s Forestry & Wildfire Webinars

Source: Extension.Oregonstate.edu Tree School Online – Into the WoodsJoin us for an inspiring and fun immersion into the wild world of our remarkable forests, the native trees that grow in them, the wood they provide, and their connections to your life and work in this webinar and a virtual hike through Hopkins Demonstration Forest,Date: Tuesday, June…

McKenzie River Treasures Community Market Opening This Summer!
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McKenzie River Treasures Community Market Opening This Summer!

The new Saturday market is meant to help local businesses and showcase all the wonderful things the McKenzie Valley has to offer. The new “McKenzie River Treasures” market will take place on alternating Saturdays between Iron Forest, near Finn Rock, and the McKenzie Station Pub on McKenzie Station Pub on McKenzie Bridge. Janice Myers of…