Week of September 3, 2026
Week of September 3, 2026
BLUE RIVER: Nearly six years after the Holiday Farm Fire swept through the McKenzie Valley, another piece of Blue River is taking shape again - this time with considerable help from volunteers who traveled across the country to lend a hand. The Living Water Family Fellowship envisions a new kind of church on the eight-acre Blue River property where crews are building a roughly 4,400-square-foot multipurpose parsonage with living quarters plus a large "family room" for worship, Bible teaching...
The newly printed 2026 edition of the McKenzie Magazine aims to give visitors and locals alike a look at the people, places, history, and outdoor experiences that make this area distinctive. More than a traditional visitor guide, the publication pairs practical details on where to stay, eat, shop, and explore with stories about the river, its communities, and the people who've shaped life along our 60-Mile Main Street. This year's edition follows Highway 126 through the valley's communities,...
After spending her morning flying across the state to observe active wildfires near Mount Hood and northeast Oregon, Gov. Tina Kotek warned Oregonians to stay alert as the state still has more than a month until the end of the fire season. "It's really horrifying to see the type of fire damage that's already occurred," Kotek said in a press conference Thursday afternoon. Oregon's wildfire peak typically lasts between July to September, but experts say dry winters and hot springs and summers are...
EUGENE: Following their August 18 meeting, the Lane County commissioners are evaluating two property-tax incentive proposals intended to spur new business investment, renewable-energy projects, and job creation in the county's rural communities. The board heard from staffers who laid out plans for a Rural Renewable Energy Development (RED) zone and a separate Enterprise Zone focused on the Goshen area. Neither designation has been established, and no formal action was taken. While commissioners...
The McKenzie Community Chorus' first rehearsal of the season is set for September 9th from 6:30 - 8:30pm at McKenzie Bible Fellowship, 45061 McK. Hwy. in Waterville. The chorus invites people to discover the joy of collective song. With no auditions, the focus remains on musical delight and genuine connection. Under the guidance of Director Jamie Sieminski, the chorus is preparing for heartfelt seasonal concerts. The group offers a welcoming space to give back through song and shared bonds....
McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week The McKenzie Varsity Volleyball team hosts Mapleton on Wednesday, September 2. First serve is scheduled for 6:00 pm. The Eagle team travels to Mohawk on Thursday, September 3, to participate in a three-way match. McKenzie plays host Mohawk at 4:00 pm and follows with a match versus Eugene Christian at 5:30 pm. The Eagle team will host Crow / Northwest Christian Academy on Tuesday, September 8, and that match time is scheduled for 6:00 pm. The McKenzie Varsity Six-man Football team hosts Country...
Last week, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to begin implementing key parts of its executive order on mail-in voting, allowing Homeland Security to compile a federal citizenship list and share it with states, the Attorney General to prioritize prosecuting state officials who issue ballots to people the federal government deems ineligible, and the U.S. Postal Service to proceed with new rules governing ballot design. Despite a federal judge on Friday temporarily pausing rules...
Climbing Mount Hood is a big achievement. It's no Everest, but at 11,244 feet Oregon's highest is not an insignificant mountain either. But modern climbers making the final assault on the summit have one major psychological advantage over their fellow climbers of a century ago: They know with nearly 100 percent certainty that the thing isn't going to explode while they're standing on top of it. Mount Hood, or Wy'East as the Native Americans call it, is an active volcano - something many...
Gardeners who aren't ready to hang up their gloves just yet can still plant cold-hardy vegetables for harvest next spring. But don't wait too long. "Winter gardening is a risky business," said Jim Myers, Baggett‑Frazier Endowed Chair of Vegetable Breeding and Genetics in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University. "It may work one year with a mild winter but not another when the weather is more severe. If you plant some cold-hardy vegetables from mid-August to early October -...
Aug. 24: 11:54: 38000 block, McK. Hwy. Assist LCSO On Scene. Aug. 25: 4:53: 39000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, General Assist. 6:41: 46000 blk, Goodpasture Rd. Medical, Deceased. 17:22: 46000 blk, Goodpasture Rd. Welfare Check. No Medical Need. 22:10: 45000 blk, McK. Hwy. Motor Vehicle Accident. Patient Assessed, 1Transported. Aug. 26: 7:59: 51000 blk, Blue River Dr. Mutual Aid, Deceased. 12:13: Marcola Rd./Milepost 3. MVA Traffic Control Per Mohawk Valley Fir. 15:15: McK. Hwy./Leaburg Dam Rd. MVA. Non-Blocking, Non-Injury 16:35: 42000 blk, McK....
Aug. 26: 13:21: Medical - Mill Creek Rd./McK. Hwy. Patient was complaining of chest pain, now on the ground. Aug. 27: 07:57: Medical – 51000 block, Blue River Dr. Male, Not Conscious, Not Breathing. 13:59: Medical – 51000 blk, Dexter St. Female, Conscious, Breathing. Aug. 28: 03:55: Medical – 49000 blk, McK. Hwy. Female, Conscious, Breathing. 17:36: Medical – 91000 blk, Horse Creek Rd. Male, Not Conscious, Not Breathing. Aug. 29: 16:28: Medical – 55000 blk, McK. River Dr.. Male, Conscious, Breathing. Aug. 30: 09:27: Medical ...
Aug. 24: 6:10 p.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 36000 blk, Brewers Butte Rd. Caller reported verbal dispute outside the location. Deputies attempted to contact the involved but were unable to. Aug. 25: 12:06 a.m: Reckless Driving - Marcola Rd. 1:21 a.m: Reckless Endangering - Caddis Ln. Caller reported hearing someone riding a quad and discharging a firearm while riding. Caller did not know who it was. Information was given to patrol. 2:44 a.m: Vehicle Stop - 35200 blk, Camp Creek Rd. 4:49 a.m: Incomplete 911 Call - 39800 blk, McK. Hwy. 5:32 a.m:...
