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…

New Support Available for Wildfire Survivors
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New Support Available for Wildfire Survivors

ByTom Atkinson

Relief Nursery Relief Nursery is providing FREE counseling for young children (0-5) and their families IN PERSON in the McKenzie Valley. Get help with parenting challenges Learn ways to support your child’s development Help your child address fears and anxiety Help your child deal with trauma from the fire or other difficult events Call or…

Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants
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Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon4Biz.com Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants to Help Small Businesses Cover Outstanding Lease Payments On April 22, Business Oregon will open the second round of a grant program for building owners to cover outstanding lease payments from small business tenants that are behind on rent due to COVID-19. The…

Restaurant Revitalization Fund
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund

ByTom Atkinson

Source: SBA.gov This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. Content Program details Supplemental documents Who can apply How to apply When to apply Set asides Funding amount Allowable use of funds Get help with your application Program details The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant…

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…

Steps to Prepare For New Federal Funding Programs
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Steps to Prepare For New Federal Funding Programs

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov The American Rescue Plan has earmarked billions of dollars to support small businesses to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is anticipated that programs, including the new Restaurant Revitalisation Fund (RRF) and Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG), will be available sometime in April. Attached you will find an overview of…

Lane County Long-Term Recovery Manager in Vida Thursdays
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Lane County Long-Term Recovery Manager in Vida Thursdays

ByTom Atkinson

Matt McRae, Lane County’s long-term recovery manager, is available to meet with fire survivors each Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Old McKenzie Hatchery/McKenzie River Discovery Center (44643 Highway 126).  Recovery information and resources are also available at www.mckenzierebuilds.org.

Vida McKenzie Community Center Fundraiser & Open House
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Vida McKenzie Community Center Fundraiser & Open House

ByTom Atkinson

Show your support for rebuilding the Community Center at their April 10th Open House to be held at the Discovery Center from 1pm to 4pm. View the re-build vision, visit with architect Jesse Elliott, and provide your thoughts. Also sample the pastries and support the Butter Braid fundraiser while you are there, more info on…