Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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BLUE RIVER: A controlled burn that reignited on Forest Service land near Blue River grew to over 1,400 acres this week. Its cause, which officials say is suspicious, won’t be available until this fall. During a public meeting last Tuesday, McKenzie District Ranger Darren Cross outlined how the Ore Fire developed after the 39-acre project was completed on June 10th. It had been out for a month when area temperatures began to rise to the 100-degree range last month. When “smokes” began to appea...
Firefighters have harnessed the temporary break of cooler weather and no new lightning fires to add miles and miles of new containment lines across nearly 30 large wildfires on national forests in Oregon and Washington. But after just a short 72-hour reprieve, wildfire conditions across much of the Pacific Northwest are set to come roaring back. “August is showing us nothing but hot, dry, windy conditions and dry lightning all in the first week,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fir...
RAINBOW: Last Sunday was a busy day for the Upper McKenzie Rural Fire Department. At approximately 8:13 p.m. a call came in for a house fire on the corner of Mill Creek Road and McKenzie River Drive. One minute later a second caller reported a fall injury occurred at a separate location on McKenzie River Drive, followed by a third call at 8:27 p.m. for a possible stroke nearby. When firefighters arrived on the scene, heavy smoke and flames were visible from the second floor and the homeowners...
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting webinars and a public meeting in August as part of the agency’s process to chart a sustainable future for state hatcheries. A thorough review and assessment of 14 state-owned hatcheries was directed by the 2023 Oregon Legislature and conducted by third-party contractors. Webinars run from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. on August 1, 8, and 15. Webinar details are available online; you must click the green “Register now” button for each webinar to attend....
Plans to add Aufderheide Drive (US Forest Road 19) to the Oregon Scenic Bikeway program are moving forward. At a July meeting at the Upper McKenzie Community Center, Connor Nolan provided updates on the project. Nolan, destination development manager for Travel Lane County is the lead proponent of a group that includes the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce, cycling enthusiasts, area businesses, and other supporters. It aims to focus on “a hard corps cycling audience to come from afar to e...
Oregon high schoolers in the class of 2027 can expect a new financial literacy course on their schedules. The class on personal finance, along with a class on career preparation, will be required for graduation after the Oregon School Board sided with legislators this summer. Opponents of the requirement included teachers unions and school boards, who wanted the lessons to be integrated into other classes. Pam Leavitt, senior vice president of political programs and legislative affairs for the...
Using trees as a cost-effective tool against climate change is more complicated than simply planting large numbers of them, an international collaboration that includes an Oregon State University scientist has shown. Jacob Bukoski of the OSU College of Forestry and seven other researchers synthesized data from thousands of reforestation sites in 130 countries and found that roughly half the time it’s better just to let nature take its course. Findings of the study led by Conservation I...
More Oregonians are suffering from respiratory, heart and mental health issues caused by extreme weather events linked to climate change, and rural, elderly and minority communities are being hit the hardest, a new state report found. But new investments in portable air conditioners, home air filtration systems and gardens and green spaces are helping lessen the effects, according to the Oregon Health Authority’s latest Climate and Health in Oregon report. Analyzing 2023, officials found that m...
As parts of Oregon have gone more than two months without rain, conditions are optimal for wildfires. Even for areas not yet affected, things could change in an instant. Preparing ahead of time can help ensure you have everything you need in the event of an evacuation. Pack a bag for yourself and one for your animal companions containing enough supplies to last for at least one week. Keep everything where it’s easy to grab in a hurry. For animals, include their medical records, food and water, bowls, medications, and a special toy or b...
When an Electric Vehicle is marketed as “zero-emission,” consumers expect their car does not cause pollution, right? Well, in the case of zero-emission vehicles, the phrase only refers to “tailpipe exhaust emissions of certain pollutants or greenhouse gases,” according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Many miss this fine print and buy EVs, believing they are helping the environment. In reality, while removing the element of exhaust, EVs emit 20-26% more tire dust annually than gas cars due to their added battery weight. That ba...
As a student at Lake Oswego Junior High, I first learned about tobacco, smoking, and e-cigarettes. It was viewed as a fun but costly activity to do with friends. Then in the seventh grade, my health teacher warned us of the dangers of smoking. I remember looking at my friend and laughing. Who would knowingly poison themselves? Now, as I prepare to become a high school senior, I understand why many young people become addicted to tobacco: It is sold in a wide variety of flavors that appeal to kids. It is promoted as a stress reliever, and a...
It’s really easy, looking back at history, to think stuff was “meant to be.” When we look back at how the American West was incorporated into the nation, we see it was shaped in the spirit of Manifest Destiny. We see settlers from the east moving out and seizing big chunks of Indian lands, claiming it was God’s will and pointing to the pandemics that were decimating the tribes as a sort of Old Testament-style confirmation of their status as God’s chosen new landowners. The course of Western h...
Western Oregon gardens and landscapes can flourish without summer irrigation - when you choose the right plants. Drought-tolerant plants include Oregon natives from summer-dry upland sites, as well as flora from Mediterranean regions of the world. The benefits of growing plants without supplemental irrigation include saving money on an irrigation system and water, as well as the environmental benefits of conserving water. Up to 30% of yearly household water use is estimated to be used for...
Paris. Paris, France. City of light; city of love; city of endless fascination, beautiful iconic buildings, tumultuous history - and currently - city of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Wow! If you didn’t love Paris before this, you are about to fall hopelessly in love with her now. Can you imagine : striding past the Eiffel Tower on a morning training run; or having a “shoot-around” on an outdoor basketball court in full view of the Arch de Triumph and Notre Dame Cathedral; or rowing silently down the Seine at dawn in your 8-man shell synch...
July 18: 10:11 p.m: Suspicious Vehicle - 89800 block, Hill Rd. Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of a fire. the vehicle left before deputies arrived. July 19: 12:20: a.m: Suspicious Vehicle - 89000 blk, Bridge St. A gray SUV or hatchback was seen driving in the area before the occupants stopped and appeared to look into houses in the area. A deputy patrolled the area but did not locate the vehicle. 2:28 a.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 49700 blk, McK. Hwy. Deputies responded to a physical dispute. no injuries were...
July 28: 04:52: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 33. Troopers were told the driver fled on foot and the passenger was given a ride by a friend. Trooper responded hours later due to priority calls and contacted the passenger at a nearby residence. The passenger admitted she was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. The driver was issued a citation violation and stated she would arrange the tow. Involved: black Volkswagen Jetta, 18-year-old female from Springfield....
July 22: 10:01: McK. Hwy./Holden Creek Ln. West. Motor Vehicle Accident - Blocking, Non-Injury.. 12:58: 90000 block, Greenwood Dr. Unauthorized Equipment. Advised Homeowner. 15:14: 35000 blk, Camp Creek Rd. Illegal Burning. Cancel Assignment. 15:14: 50000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, Refusal Obtained. July 23: 1:03: 38000 blk, McK. Hwy. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported. 7:04: 40000 blk, Booth Kelly Rd. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, Refusal Obtained. 13:58: 38000 blk, McK. Hwy. Public Assist. Lift...
July 24: 15:30: Medical - Linton Lake Trailhead. Female patient. July 25: 02:03: Reckless Burning – McK. Hwy./Milepost 45. Fire is 6-8 ft tall. Appears to be a transient with a vehicle who is camping. July 26: 11:37: Medical – 55000 block, McK. River Dr. Female, Conscious, Breathing. 16:59: Subject Down – McK. Hwy./Mp. 41. Male lying on the side of the road, unknown if injured. July 27: 23:32: Medical – 59000 blk, N. Belknap Springs Rd. Patient was passed out. July 28: 20:09: Medical – 55000 blk, McK. River Dr. Male, Conscious, Breathing...
I've been to a social worker and a marriage counselor. I hope you can offer me some new advice. Two years ago I was very, very sick and beginning to be homebound. I could no longer get my teenage daughter up in the morning or pick her up from school. I would often wait for her to come home from school to find me on the floor, unable to get myself onto the couch. An MRI revealed a growth in my brain. This disturbed my gait and caused havoc like uncontrollable peeing. I could not even walk around...
When United Airlines cancels her husband's flight, it promises Maxine Biggs a prompt refund. So why is she still waiting for her $1,751 six months later? I booked a flight from Salt Lake City to Geneva for my husband through Booking.com. The flight was on United Airlines. United Airlines canceled the flight the night before and offered us a refund. United sent the refund to Booking.com three months later. When I call Booking.com, I just get the runaround and am told they will "look into it." I...
Where is Joan Cassell's iPhone? Gazelle says it sent it back to her, but there's no evidence it was delivered. Whose responsibility is this lost phone? I sent in an iPhone XR to Gazelle (ecoATM), a company that recycles used electronics. Gazelle had offered $120 for my iPhone if it was in good condition. But when Gazelle received the phone, it claimed it had scratches (which is untrue). Gazelle reduced its offer to $105. I declined the offer and asked Gazelle to return the phone. Gazelle claims...
ACROSS 1. Genoa or storm jib 5. Pouch 8. Support for #1 Across 12. Gaelic language 13. Big-ticket ____ 14. Flowerbed cover 15. Western Samoan money 16. Agrippina's slayer 17. Literature class homework 18. *"The Curious Case of ____ Button" 20. God of thunder 21. Tight or rigid 22. Blunder 23. *____ control 26. *Alarm clock delay 29. Edible tuber 30. Racecourses 33. Crew propellers 35. Often follows dark or back 37. ____-Town, or Chicago 38. Friend, south of the border 39. Singular of #25 Down...
