Last week, the Department of Homeland Security announced that they have delayed the deadline for the Real ID from October 2021 to May 2023. This means you now have a longer period of time to get a Real ID before you board a commercial flight or enter a federal building.

Next Saturday, May 15th, is the deadline to apply for a controlled or premium hunt through ODFW. The online licensing system will process applications until 11:59 p.m. on May 15. ODFW licensing staff will not be available to help hunters who wait until Saturday and encounter problems accessing their account.

Directions on how to apply online are here https://myodfw.com/articles/how-apply-controlled-hunt and more tips on using ODFW’s electronic licensing system are here https://myodfw.com/ELS. If you have problems with your online account, call Licensing at (503) 947-6101 or email [email protected].

In a previous newsletter, I shared the news that the second round of funds for landlord rental relief is now accepting applications. The deadline to apply is May 17th. Visit the Landlord Compensation Fund website for more information.

You have a few more days to get your taxes filed for both the federal government and the state of Oregon. The income tax filing deadline has been extended this year until May 17th. The Josephine Community Library has resources to help your prepare and file your taxes. Learn more here.