Lowell

For the first time in 20 years, the Lowell Rural Fire Protection District is asking taxpayers to approve an operational levy to cover increased costs of firefighting.

The Bedrock Fire continues to spread in eastern Lane County. Crews are using a variety of strategies to battle the blaze.

Startups in rural Lane County are getting a boost, through a new hire at one of the region’s non-profits.Since 2014, Oregon Regional Accelerator and…