Hazard Tree Removal Update
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Hazard Tree Removal Update

ByTom Atkinson

The State’s Debris Management Task Force published an article earlier this month to share more information about how the hazard tree marking and removal process works.  Distinct, separate duties between those marking the trees and those who remove them helps ensure accountability and quality. The arborist/forester assessment and evaluation process happen separately from the tree…

Goodpasture Covered Bridge delays next week
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Goodpasture Covered Bridge delays next week

ByTom Atkinson

Lane County Public Works’ Bridge Crew will be replacing damaged deck boards on Goodpasture Covered Bridge from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting next Monday, May 3 through Thursday, May 6. The bridge will remain open, but drivers should expect delays of up to 20 minutes.  Replacing the damaged boards is necessary due to the…

Low-Income Housing Opportunity for Fire Survivors
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Low-Income Housing Opportunity for Fire Survivors

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org There is another housing opportunity open for low-income Lane County residents. Fire survivors are eligible to apply.  Homes for Good will be accepting waitlist pre-applications for 2-, 3-, & 4-Bedroom Public Housing Scattered Site Duplexes in Veneta from Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 9am until Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 4pm. Waitlists are…

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…

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…

Some Planning and Permit Fees to be Waived + Retroactive Reimbursement
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Some Planning and Permit Fees to be Waived + Retroactive Reimbursement

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org **Please Read Carefully** The Lane County Board of Commissioners has approved a fee waiver program for Holiday Farm Fire survivors to help people rebuild. The fee waivers will be available for a five-year period to the original owners of dwellings at the time they were destroyed. The fee waivers are also available to…

April 11th – 2nd Dose COVID-19 Vaccinations for Eligible McKenzie Valley Residents
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April 11th – 2nd Dose COVID-19 Vaccinations for Eligible McKenzie Valley Residents

ByTom Atkinson

If you received your first dose at last month’s McKenzie vaccination clinics, you are eligible to register for your second shot. You must have an appointment to receive a vaccination. CLICK LINK BELOW TO REGISTER https://www.cognitoforms.com/LaneCountyCOVID/LaneCountyCOVID19VaccineScheduling?fbclid=IwAR2XWiynW8Ik_EQ0KZrQ_vCgAeShWIwSmRmeRcIP3YCBbbtVbRz884Su6kw (Locals use the code vaxMCK2021) If you don’t see the School or Leaburg as options, don’t book online and…

Upriver Appointments with Building Officials Available
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Upriver Appointments with Building Officials Available

ByTom Atkinson

Holiday Farm Fire survivors are now able to make in-person appointments with Lane County building officials to discuss rebuilding and ask questions about their applications, property or process. Appointments are available on Thursdays at the McKenzie Fire & Rescue Station in Leaburg. You can register for an appointment at www.mckenzierebuilds.org/lmd-upriver-scheduling. Masks are required. More information about rebuilding…

Bureau of Land Management Shares Smoke Reminder
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Bureau of Land Management Shares Smoke Reminder

ByTom Atkinson

As the weather becomes warmer and drier, please be on the lookout for smoke on your public lands! Earlier this week, firefighters responded to a report of a smoke within the Holiday Farm Fire burn perimeter. They discovered a smoking snag north of Highway 126 near milepost 46. The snag is surrounded by burned ground…