EWEB Introduces Program to Fund Wildfire Restoration in the McKenzie Watershed
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EWEB Introduces Program to Fund Wildfire Restoration in the McKenzie Watershed

ByTom Atkinson

Source: EWEB.org As we have for decades, EWEB is taking a leadership role in protecting the McKenzie River, our community’s source of drinking water. Work to protect drinking water quality began as soon as we could safely enter fire-impacted areas and restoration efforts continue to support long-term recovery. Working with our Pure Water Partners, including…

Blue River Bottle Boys Win Statewide Earth Day Competition!
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Blue River Bottle Boys Win Statewide Earth Day Competition!

ByTom Atkinson

Oregon BottleDrop ran a social media video competition last week to celebrate Earth Day and the CDC helped our local superstars Pete Petty and Monty Wilson to enter with a short video showcasing the incredible work the Bottle Boys do. Check it out below. They Won! Adding to the nearly $10,000 they have already raised…

Merkley to Hold Remote Town Hall for Lane County
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Merkley to Hold Remote Town Hall for Lane County

ByTom Atkinson

Town hall will be April 27, accessible by computer, mobile device, or telephone Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Tuesday, April 27, will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Lane County. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer their questions and invite their…

Governor Kate Brown Announces Updates to County Risk Levels
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Governor Kate Brown Announces Updates to County Risk Levels

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov Updated risk levels take effect Friday, April 23 CORRECTION: There was an error in the effective dates of the updated risk levels in the original release. Updated risk levels will be in effect April 23 through May 6.   Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health…

Governor Kate Brown Calls on Legislature to Support Statewide Broadband Expansion
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Governor Kate Brown Calls on Legislature to Support Statewide Broadband Expansion

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov Governor Kate Brown today appeared before the Joint Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development to urge her support for investments in expanding broadband access statewide. The Governor’s Recommended Budget proposes a $118 million investment, with a focus on providing broadband access to underserved communities that have been disproportionately impacted during the pandemic; ensuring…

New Support Available for Wildfire Survivors
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New Support Available for Wildfire Survivors

ByTom Atkinson

Relief Nursery Relief Nursery is providing FREE counseling for young children (0-5) and their families IN PERSON in the McKenzie Valley. Get help with parenting challenges Learn ways to support your child’s development Help your child address fears and anxiety Help your child deal with trauma from the fire or other difficult events Call or…

Financial Housing Assistance for Low-Income Survivors
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Financial Housing Assistance for Low-Income Survivors

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org The Wildfire Damage Housing Relief Account Program assists households of lower income that suffered a loss of housing due to a wildfire. To apply for $6,500 in assistance, applicants must have had damage or loss to their primary residence due to a wildfire and residence is considered uninhabitable unless repaired or replaced. Applicants must…

Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants
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Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon4Biz.com Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants to Help Small Businesses Cover Outstanding Lease Payments On April 22, Business Oregon will open the second round of a grant program for building owners to cover outstanding lease payments from small business tenants that are behind on rent due to COVID-19. The…

Voices of Innovation and Impact: Economic Recovery
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Voices of Innovation and Impact: Economic Recovery

ByTom Atkinson

Zoom webinar • Tuesday, May 18, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PST. You are invited to join us for an informational webinar, Economic Recovery, in the Voices of Innovation and Impact speaker series from the Office of the Provost on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. PST. -> Click Here to Register Now…