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…

Governor Kate Brown Calls on Legislature to Support Statewide Broadband Expansion
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Governor Kate Brown Calls on Legislature to Support Statewide Broadband Expansion

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov Governor Kate Brown today appeared before the Joint Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development to urge her support for investments in expanding broadband access statewide. The Governor’s Recommended Budget proposes a $118 million investment, with a focus on providing broadband access to underserved communities that have been disproportionately impacted during the pandemic; ensuring…

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…

Moratorium Extended on Residential Evictions from USDA-financed Housing
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Moratorium Extended on Residential Evictions from USDA-financed Housing

ByTom Atkinson

Source: RD.USDA.gov Rural Development Extends Moratorium on Residential Evictions from USDA-financed Multi-Family Housing in Accordance with CDC Guidance Moratorium extended through June 30, 2021 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today extended the moratorium on residential evictions through June 30, 2021. This moratorium allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development…

Travel Oregon Competitive & Recovery Grants Program
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Travel Oregon Competitive & Recovery Grants Program

ByTom Atkinson

Source: EugeneCascadesCoast.org Travel Oregon believes improved infrastructure is needed to enhance and expand visitor experience over both the short and long-term and that these enhancements can help in economic recovery efforts. To support this, Travel Oregon unveiled a Competitive & Recovery Grants Program. Applications open on March 15 and close on March 31. View the…

Oregon’s 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan
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Oregon’s 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov Governor Kate Brown Announces 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan to Help Oregon Families and Businesses Plan maximizes immediate impact for Oregonians, equitably invests resources to address disproportionate impact of COVID-19 pandemic on BIPOC communities  Action plan and investment principles to guide decisions related to American Rescue Plan funds  (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown…

Beware of Fraudulent Contractors
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Beware of Fraudulent Contractors

ByTom Atkinson

Tips: Do your research. Make sure that the contractor is registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. To conduct a contractor’s license search visit http://search.ccb.state.or.us/search/ or call 503-378-4621. FEMA does not certify contractors. Don’t wire money or pay with reloadable debit cards or gift cards. There is no legitimate reason to request those forms of…

McKenzie Rebuilds Resources
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McKenzie Rebuilds Resources

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Holiday Farm Fire survivors are facing a complicated rebuilding process. While Lane County can’t change state deadlines or requirements, we are working to help people understand the process, increasing the number of planners we have to review and process applications, and putting together opportunities to meet with staff and get questions answered. Commissioner…

Wildfire Debris Cleanup Update
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Wildfire Debris Cleanup Update

ByTom Atkinson

Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com This monthly newsletter provides the latest information about Oregon’s wildfire cleanup effort and what’s underway to remove debris and hazard trees following the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. 5 things to know about wildfire debris and hazard tree removal this month Pace and scale continues to ramp up. Once hazardous materials and waste were removed…

The Community Rebuilding Fund
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The Community Rebuilding Fund

ByTom Atkinson

The Community Rebuilding Fund is a collaborative fund administered by Oregon Community Foundation, Ford Family Foundation and Meyer Memorial Trust. There is currently $6.5m in this fund with a goal of $10m (this is for statewide fire recovery efforts).  The fund will be distributed in two “tracks”: 1.       Track one: Capacity and response (about 25%) – available…