EWEB HHFF Rebuilding Assistance
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EWEB HHFF Rebuilding Assistance

Source: EWEB Underground Electric Service Lines EWEB will offer financial assistance to help in the rebuilding process for our customers impacted by the Holiday Farm Fire.  EWEB intends to invest in underground service lines wherever practical for customers rebuilding within the Holiday Farm Fire perimeter who require substantial repair or full replacement of the service…

House Special Committee Wildfire Recovery Public Hearing
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House Special Committee Wildfire Recovery Public Hearing

The upcoming House Special Committee Wildfire Recovery Public Hearing on Feb.15, 5:30-7:30pm is another chance for McKenzie Valley residents to have their say at the legislative level, so take a look at the flyer below and be sure to submit your testimony. The PDF below includes: Description of the Hearing How to Testify (Audio and/or…

McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group
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McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group

The McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group (MVLTRG) is a non-profit organization serving people and organizations in the Holiday Farm Fire area. Its mission is to recognize needs, find resources, and help individuals and families recover from disaster. “We are here to serve the McKenzie Valley community as it rebuilds after the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire.”…

McKenzie School District Needs Your Feedback on Internet Access
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McKenzie School District Needs Your Feedback on Internet Access

McKenzie School District recently won a Project OVERCOME grant that aims to rebuild and improve internet services in the region. As part of the grant, researchers are looking to understand the positive benefits that better Internet services can have. McKenzie residents are being asked to take a short online survey to help McKenzie School District understand your interest in internet…

Long Term Recovery Group Announcement
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Long Term Recovery Group Announcement

LTRG welcomes new executive director The McKenzie Valley Long-Term Recovery Group announced the hire of Devin Thompson as the Group’s new executive director. The McKenzie Valley Long-Term Recovery Group (MVLTRG) is made up of representatives from faith-based, non-profit, government, business and other organizations working to assist people and families as they recover from the Holiday…

USDA Statement on the Affordable Housing Crisis
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USDA Statement on the Affordable Housing Crisis

WASHINGTON, August 25, 2021 — As the nation continues to grapple with an affordable housing crisis worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, USDA is committed to supporting our tenants and owners. In addition to previous actions taken by the Biden Administration, USDA will now offer: Additional support to property owners waiting to receive the U.S. Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance…

Lane Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Update
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Lane Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Update

Information regarding our PSPS Protocol and Emergency Resources Lane Electric’s service territory continues to remain under an excessive heat warning through Saturday at 10pm. The National Weather Service recently issued a Red Flag Warning across the Central Cascades Range from 11am today through 10pm Friday. In addition, evacuation notices in conjunction with the Middle Fork Complex Fire…

Local Policy Makers Visit Blue River Water District
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Local Policy Makers Visit Blue River Water District

Today a group of local elected Representatives, Environmental Groups & Agencies visited the Blue River Water District Wellhead to discuss the effects of the fires and the plans for reconstruction and expansion of the District to include a new Sanitation District. Water District board member Alice Bonasio, Water District Superintendent Al Artero and Jason Carman…