Deadline to Rebuild Non-Conforming Use Structures Extended to Sept. 25, 2025!
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Deadline to Rebuild Non-Conforming Use Structures Extended to Sept. 25, 2025!

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org We have an important update regarding NON-CONFORMING USE properties/structures. Senate Bill 405 has been approved by the Oregon Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.  The bill extends the deadline to rebuild non-conforming use structures to Sept. 25, 2025. State law had previously only allowed 12 months for property owners to rebuild….

Virtual Q&A Sessions with Lane County Land Management
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Virtual Q&A Sessions with Lane County Land Management

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org We have two upcoming virtual Q&A sessions with Lane County Land Management. We will be able provide information and answer questions about the land use and building permit process for Holiday Farm Fire survivors. SESSION 1 WHEN: Wednesday, May 12, 6:00-7:30 PM WHERE: Online – you must register in advance REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2868653739440229643 SESSION 2…

Grants for Summer Enrichment Activities for Children
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Grants for Summer Enrichment Activities for Children

ByTom Atkinson

Source: OregonCF.org OCF to Grant $41.2 Million of State Funds for Summer Academic and Enrichment Programs Program designed to address learning inequities with Oregon children and families Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) announced today that it will administer $40 million of state-funded grants for community organizations to provide summer enrichment activities for K-12 aged students, such…

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…

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…

Senator Merkley: Wildfire Damage Rapid Relief Program
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Senator Merkley: Wildfire Damage Rapid Relief Program

ByTom Atkinson

It’s been almost eight months since last year’s unprecedented wildfires broke out over Labor Day weekend — claiming nine lives, leveling entire communities, and costing families their homes and livelihoods. While we’ve made a lot of progress in helping to rebuild and recover, much work remains to be done to help Oregonians affected by these…

Wildfire-Impacted Domestic Well Testing
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Wildfire-Impacted Domestic Well Testing

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov Water Testing Voucher/Reimbursement DEADLINE Fast approaching – open now through May 15th. Vouchers Expire June 7, 2021. If you sustained losses or damage due to wildfires beginning September 7, 2020, you may be eligible for free private well testing.  Beginning in February 2021, The Oregon Health Authority will provide vouchers for private or “domestic” water…

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…

EWEB Introduces Program to Fund Wildfire Restoration in the McKenzie Watershed
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EWEB Introduces Program to Fund Wildfire Restoration in the McKenzie Watershed

ByTom Atkinson

Source: EWEB.org As we have for decades, EWEB is taking a leadership role in protecting the McKenzie River, our community’s source of drinking water. Work to protect drinking water quality began as soon as we could safely enter fire-impacted areas and restoration efforts continue to support long-term recovery. Working with our Pure Water Partners, including…

Merkley to Hold Remote Town Hall for Lane County
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Merkley to Hold Remote Town Hall for Lane County

ByTom Atkinson

Town hall will be April 27, accessible by computer, mobile device, or telephone Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Tuesday, April 27, will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Lane County. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer their questions and invite their…