United States Senate Update
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United States Senate Update

ByTom Atkinson

Merkley, Wyden Announce $40 Million in Federal Funding to Help Maintain Healthy Pacific Northwest Forests and Support Local Recreation Economies Investment made possible by the Great American Outdoors Act, legislation championed by Oregon’s senators Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service…

FEMA Recovery At A Glance Lane County Mar. 9, 2021
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FEMA Recovery At A Glance Lane County Mar. 9, 2021

ByTom Atkinson

Source: FEMA–DR 4562-OR–Fact Sheet #113 | Mar. 9, 2021 381 individuals and households have been approved for nearly $2.5 million in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Nearly $6.4 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 52 homeowners and renters and four businesses as of Mar. 5….

Lane County Parks to Undergo Cleanup
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Lane County Parks to Undergo Cleanup

ByTom Atkinson

Lane County Parks owns and operates four parks that were damaged in the wildfire: Helfrich Landing (milepost 28), Eagle Rock (milepost 35), H.J. Morton (milepost 37) and Forest Glen Landing (milepost 41). Only Helfrich Landing has reopened to the public.  Combined, the parks are just over 31 acres in size and we estimate that hundreds…

Fire Aware, Fire Prepared – Wildfire Wednesdays
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Fire Aware, Fire Prepared – Wildfire Wednesdays

ByTom Atkinson

Are you ready for the next wildfire season? The first session begins March 17 with “It takes a village.” We are excited to introduce the Fire Aware. Fire Prepared. program! In this particular webinar, “It takes a village,” we’ll talk about the wildfire problem and discuss risk. We’ll also talk about resources and a plan…

Big Blue River Cleanup Heads into Third Weekend
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Big Blue River Cleanup Heads into Third Weekend

ByTom Atkinson

Blue sky is showing through the clouds here in Blue River as the third weekend of cleanup starts. Cascade Relief is back along with many local volunteers to help this devastated town get back on its feet. A huge thank you to all those who have sweated and strained over the last three weeks to…

McKenzie Valley Wellness Plan to Rebuild the McKenzie River Clinic
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McKenzie Valley Wellness Plan to Rebuild the McKenzie River Clinic

ByTom Atkinson

Val Rapp, president of board, McKenzie Valley Wellness has announced that they are going to rebuild the Clinic on the original site in Blue River and made the statement below: After considering other options, our original site is the best option. We are going to rebuild it as a 21st-century rural health clinic and wellness…

Thurs. 4th March 6pm @School – ODOT Hazard Tree Removal Update Meeting!
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Thurs. 4th March 6pm @School – ODOT Hazard Tree Removal Update Meeting!

ByTom Atkinson

ODOT WILL HOST A MEETING at the School at 6pm Thursday 4th March to go over their tree removal plans. NOTICE – DURING THE WEEK OF MARCH 8 YOU MAY SEE TREE FALLERS WORKING BETWEEN MILEPOSTS 36-37 AND 38-40. Weather conditions or other issues may cause changes. Travelers are advised to stay alert near crews…

Business Oregon Announces Commercial Rent Relief Grants to Help Small Businesses Behind on Lease Payments
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Business Oregon Announces Commercial Rent Relief Grants to Help Small Businesses Behind on Lease Payments

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Development.Oregon4Biz.com The Oregon Legislative Emergency Board allocated $100 million to Business Oregon for a new program to provide financial assistance to small businesses and commercial landlords impacted by the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The program provides grants to building owners to cover outstanding lease payments from small business tenants that are…

Cascade Relief Team Extend Blue River Cleanup to 3rd Week
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Cascade Relief Team Extend Blue River Cleanup to 3rd Week

ByTom Atkinson

Extended Cleanup Dates & Times March 3rd , 2021, 8:30AM – 5pm March 4th, 2021, 8:30AM – 5pm March 5th , 2021, 8:30AM – 5pm March 6th 2021 9:00am- 5:00pm March 7th 2021 9:00am -5:00pm They can’t get enough! Yes, Cascade Relief is coming back to Blue River for a THIRD week to help clean…

Announcement: CDC Board Role Changes
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Announcement: CDC Board Role Changes

ByTom Atkinson

The McKenzie Community Development Corporation (McKenzie CDC) is pleased to announce some board role changes to better meet the evolving needs of our community as we continue to recover and rebuild. With the new realignment, Jeff Dehne will assume the role of President of the CDC, representing the McKenzie CDC board in the larger community,…