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Residents Recount the Terror of the Holiday Farm Fire One Year Later
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Residents Recount the Terror of the Holiday Farm Fire One Year Later

ByTom Atkinson

Source: OPB.org By Brian Bull KLCC At first, Labor Day 2020 felt like a typical holiday: kids swam and anglers tried their luck in the deep green waters of the McKenzie River. Locals grilled burgers and enjoyed family get-togethers under the dense canopy of pine and fir trees that blanketed the hillsides. But in a…

Moratorium Extended on Residential Evictions from USDA-financed Housing
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Moratorium Extended on Residential Evictions from USDA-financed Housing

ByTom Atkinson

Source: RD.USDA.gov Rural Development Extends Moratorium on Residential Evictions from USDA-financed Multi-Family Housing in Accordance with CDC Guidance Moratorium extended through June 30, 2021 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today extended the moratorium on residential evictions through June 30, 2021. This moratorium allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development…

Senate Bill 745 Passes Unanimously to the House Floor
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Senate Bill 745 Passes Unanimously to the House Floor

ByTom Atkinson

Update 19th May Senate Bill 745 (full details below) has passed out of committee and onto the House Floor for further consideration! This a great step forwards for our fire-ravaged communities. We Need Your Voices NOW to Help Pass Senate Bill 745! Visit the link below to view the legislative history of Senate Bill 745…

Air Quality Advisory for Eastern Lane & Linn Counties + Southern Oregon
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Air Quality Advisory for Eastern Lane & Linn Counties + Southern Oregon

ByTom Atkinson

Source: OregonSmoke.Blogspot.com MCDC – Local Info: In the midst of this heatwave the Upper McKenzie Community Center and Living Waters Church buildings are both operating as cooling centers 11am-6pm thru Friday 13th Aug. Location: Southern Oregon and Eastern Lane and Linn countiesEnd date: Friday, Aug. 13Smoke source: Fires in Oregon and Northern California The Oregon…

McKenzie River Community Deals with two Disasters as Holidays Approach
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McKenzie River Community Deals with two Disasters as Holidays Approach

ByTom Atkinson

Source: KVAL.com BLUE RIVER, Ore. — With the election and the upcoming freeze, it’s easy to forget about the devastating wildfires earlier this year. But up the McKenzie River, many are still dealing with two disasters “We lost everything!” said Dan McCall, a Finn Rock resident who’s recovering from the unthinkable after losing his home…

Watch Out for these Building Permit and Inspection Issues
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Watch Out for these Building Permit and Inspection Issues

ByTom Atkinson

Some fire survivors have been surprised by issues found during building inspections. Some contractors are not working in good faith with homeowners, and understanding your role in the permit and inspection process can help keep you from falling victim to scams or expensive mistakes. See our guide to help you avoid red flags, a checklist…