Lane County Public Health is offering wildfire survivors free COVID-19 tests next week at the Lane Events Center.
Location – Lane Events Center Fairgrounds Parking Lot:
At this Saturday’s co-operators’ taskforce meeting in Rainbow, Shane Kamarath from the Forest Service shared some information about where residents are able to safely and legally dispose of forest slash debris. The location for forest debris that is coming from the Forest Service Residence Cabins will be placed on an existing slash pile that is…
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…
The past few months have been incredibly challenging, and the amount of work we have left to do can seem overwhelming. Yet it’s important to remind ourselves that a lot of progress has been made since Labor Day 2020. Below are some high-level updates from the Blue River Park and Water District boards on what…
The Oregon wildfires affect so much of our lives including our transportation system. Most people know that roads close due to flames and smoke when fires are in the immediate area, but many people may not know that debris such as downed trees can cause closures. Fire can damage the road surface, signs, guardrails, etc….
Nick & Michelle Larsen, owners of The Tap & Growler near Eugene’s 5th Street Market, are helping with the McKenzie relief efforts by donating 15% of their gross sales Mon thru Thurs this week. From Oct 12 to 15, 15% of our gross sales will go to the McKenzie Community Development Corp. (CDC). Money from…
Source: KLCC.org By Brian Bull The last five and a half months have been a struggle for residents of the McKenzie River Corridor. After the Holiday Farm Fire ravaged the area, winter brought floods, mudslides, and collapsing trees. But this weekend, three organizations converged on the town of Blue River, to give a helping hand….
