May 26 – Q&A session with Lane County Land Management
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May 26 – Q&A session with Lane County Land Management

ByTom Atkinson

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…

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…

Governor Sets Vaccination Target to More Fully Reopen Economy
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Governor Sets Vaccination Target to More Fully Reopen Economy

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Governor.Oregon.gov Most restrictions to be lifted statewide when 70% of Oregonians 16 and older receive first dose   Beginning May 21, counties eligible for option to move to Lower Risk when 65% of county residents 16 and older receive first dose and submit plan to close vaccine equity gaps   County Risk level movements announced for Friday,…

USDA Rural Development Funding for Telecommunication Projects
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USDA Rural Development Funding for Telecommunication Projects

ByTom Atkinson

Join us to learn about access to funding and an overview of USDA Rural Development Telecommunication Programs  USDA Rural Development will be holding a region-wide webinar to provide the latest information on the financing of Broadband, Re-connect, and Distance Learning Telemedicine (DLT) programs for rural communities. This is an essential webinar that will provide information…

McKenzie Rafting – Have Lots of Fun! Do Lots of Good!
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McKenzie Rafting – Have Lots of Fun! Do Lots of Good!

ByTom Atkinson

A Helfrich Outfitter is Helping Our River Community Heal, Recover and Rebuild The Coronavirus made for a challenging river season for not only our rafting business but for all of the businesses along the McKenzie River. Making it worse, the Holiday Farm Fire started on Labor Day and ravaged much of our beautiful river valley….

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

ByTom Atkinson

Source: UOregon.edu Zoom webinar • Tuesday, May 18, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PST. You are invited to join 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. REGISTER NOW As the country begins…

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses

ByTom Atkinson

Source: SBA.gov Small nonfarm businesses in 18 Oregon counties and neighboring counties in California and Idaho are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that beganApril 15, 2021. Primary Oregon…

Governor Kate Brown Announces County Risk Level Changes
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Governor Kate Brown Announces County Risk Level Changes

ByTom Atkinson

With hospitalization rate leveling, 15 counties to return to High-Risk effective Friday, May 7 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. With the statewide seven-day average increase for hospitalized COVID-19 positive patients dropping below 15…

Public Safety Power Shutoff Events
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Public Safety Power Shutoff Events

ByTom Atkinson

Source: LaneElectric.com Overview A Public Safety Power Shutoff, also called a PSPS, occurs in response to severe weather. We turn off power to help prevent wildfire and keep our community safe. Multiple factors are considered when deciding to turn off your power, and we take the decision very seriously. How a PSPS is Determined: We…