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As we teeter on the edge of a potentially scary wildfire season, Ben Botkin has a rundown of how Lane County residents can sign up for official alerts and otherwise be prepared in case of emergency. Take a few moments to make sure you are ready for anything, especially if you live in the countryside.

More than 25,000 people in Lane County have an active permit to carry a concealed weapon. Michael Zhang has created an interactive map to show how concealed carry permit data compares across Oregon’s 36 counties.

In an effort to comply with new federal regulations, Oregonโ€™s Department of Human Services is reining in how often the state miscalculates the amount of food stamps enrollees should receive. Gov. Tina Kotek shared details Monday in this report from the Oregon Capital Chronicle.

In case you missed these stories published yesterday …

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As wildfire season amps up, officials offer guidance on how to prepare

By Ben Botkin

Lane County residents can sign up for alerts that will guide them when wildfires or other disasters strike. Hereโ€™s a look at how to prepare for potential evacuations, receive timely information and head out when necessary.

Concealed carry permits per capita in Oregon, county by county

By Michael Zhang

Lane County ranks higher on the number of permits per person than most other Oregon counties that include a metro area.

Have a great day.

Bob

Bob Passaro has been a reporter and editor since the 1990s. He has worked at The Associated Press, The Post Register in Idaho Falls, Idaho; The Salt Lake Tribune in Utah; and for 14 years at The Register-Guard in Eugene. He also spent about 10 years as co-owner of a design and web development agency in Eugene. And he is co-founder of the obituary platform Elegy.us