Advisory board backs using RCG money to jump-start county economic development capacity The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board discussed directing $200,000 in Rural Communities Grant (RCG) funds to rebuild an economic development department — including a one-time $50,000 compensation line and roughly $150,000 for programs and data work — and set contract and reporting timelines for awardees.

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board is taking bold steps to revitalize county economic development with a $200,000 Rural Communities Grant—could this be the turning point for local investment?

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Oregon Health Authority reports early success and capacity strain for Medicaid rent and utility benefit OHA told lawmakers the state's HRSN rent‑and‑utility Medicaid benefit has processed thousands of requests since its Nov. 2024 launch, with over 7,300 approvals and nearly 4,500 members served through June 30, 2025, but implementation faces delays in denser regions due to provider capacity and Medicaid billing workflows.

Oregon's new Medicaid rent and utility benefit has already served nearly 4,500 members, but capacity challenges in urban areas threaten its success!

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Shenandoah school board narrows capital asks: new elementary school prioritized; Triplett Tech options debated Board members urged the superintendent to present a clear package of capital projects to the Board of Supervisors by mid-November. Members broadly prioritized a new elementary school to relieve severe overcrowding, while debating whether to renovate, rebuild or create satellite locations for Triplett (CTE) Tech.

Shenandoah County School Board prioritizes a new elementary school amid severe overcrowding, while exploring options for the aging Triplett Technical Center.

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More community gardening fieldwork in #Korea. Last week in heavy rain; this time sweating on 36C.🥵

Huimang Community Garden in #Incheon is another good example of how urban agriculture can sustain community capacity building.

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Sawyer County Administrative Committee addresses public concerns and zoning policies Committee discusses public record requests, zoning ordinances, and county policies on complaints.

Sawyer County residents are raising their voices over zoning inconsistencies and the need for better communication in local governance.

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