Canal leak floods Leaburg yard 04/08/2010 DISASTER AND ACCIDENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- LEABURG: Ducks moved in and lawn mowing was put on hold last weekend when a small pond flooded a Leaburg couple’s front yard. Carole and Michael O’Brien have lived on their 1.2-acre parcel for four years but were surprised when water started bubbling out of the ground just below their driveway. View
	Tourism group launches, Chamber to “Recharge” 04/08/2010 TOURISM McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- LEABURG: The newly formed McKenzie River Tourism Committee held its first meeting on March 30th at Ike’s Pizza in Leaburg. The group is focused on developing a long-term strategy for promoting the region as a more robust travel destination. ... View
	Plans surface to resurrect McKenzie Gateway Arch 04/08/2010 COMMUNITY McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- SPRINGFIELD: St. Louis, Missouri, marked the start of westward expansion with a 630-foot stainless steel Oregon Trail Gateway Arch in 1965. Now a new group near the other end of that emigration route hopes to resurrect another symbol that hasn’t been seen since the Roaring Twenties – an arch that g... View
	McKenzie Fire & Rescue seeks lower 10-year levy 03/25/2010 LOCAL GOVERNMENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- WALTERVILLE: A new local option levy will appear on this year’s May 18th ballot to upgrade emergency equipment as well as two fire stations over the next ten years. Unlike many other units of government, the McKenzie Fire & Rescue District’s request would result in a nearly 50 percent decrease from... View
	EWEB okays 1.9% rate raise 03/25/2010 LOCAL GOVERNMENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- EUGENE: Eugene Water & Electric Board commissioners last Tuesday night approved to increase electric and water rates. The utility supplies power to homes in Vida, Leaburg and Walterville, as well as the metro area.... View
	Could you save a life? 03/04/2010 COMMUNITY McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- WALTERVILLE Nearly every week  someone in the U.S. can tell a riveting story of a life saved because someone has taken CPR training. Victims of a heart attack, shock, stroke, a fall, or even drowning frequently require a CPR response. The training can make heroes out of ordinary people wh... View
	Experimental Forest is going GREEN 03/04/2010 ENERGY McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- BLUE RIVER: Oregon State University has received a $348,000 grant to construct a new “GREEN House” at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest – an energy-efficient residential structure that will also serve as a working laboratory and educational outreach facility.... View
	Home repair funds available 01/21/2010 MONEY McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Need help to repair your home? St. Vincent de Paul is still looking for at least 15 more McKenzie River area families to participate in their Home Rehabilitation Program. The low interest, no payment, loan program is designed to assist low to middle income homeowners to fix up their houses.... View
	Wolf sightings up in the Cascades 01/21/2010 ENVIRONMENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- SANTIAM PASS: Are wolves extending their range onto the Santiam Pass? Animals that have moved into the state from Idaho appear to be extending their range west, with recent sightings in the southern Cascades and the Ochoco Mountains.... View
	YCC seeks young workers 01/21/2010 NATURAL RESOURCES McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- MCKENZIE BRIDGE: Young people who’d like to have a job this summer could be among the eight the McKenzie River Ranger District plans to hire. Applicants need to be 15 years old by June 21st and will not turn 19 until after August 13th. Are you interested in summer employment with the Forest Service... View
	Driver arrested in serious injury crash 01/21/2010 DISASTER AND ACCIDENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- VIDA: A Eugene woman was seriously injured in a Sunday afternoon accident. Following the two-vehicle crash on the McKenzie Highway near Vida, Oregon State Police (OSP) arrested the driver of the other involved vehicle, a 19-year old Eugene resident.... View
	Vida teen injured in wreck 01/21/2010 DISASTER AND ACCIDENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- VIDA: An 18-year old Vida-area girl was seriously injured last Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 126 west of Vida. ... View
	Fishing and hunting licenses on sale 11/26/2009 RECREATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- SALEM: Hunting and fishing licenses for 2010 will go on sale December 1st— just in time for holiday gift giving. They are sold at Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife license agents, at ODFW offices that sell licenses, and the ODFW Web site.... View
	Winter driving on Forest Service roads 11/26/2009 RECREATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Visitors to the Willamette National Forest will encounter a wide range of driving conditions over the next few months. An important reminder at this time of year is that Forest Service roads are not maintained for winter travel. Many roads, especially those in higher elevations, become impassable d... View
	Lighting of Goodpasture Bridge 11/26/2009 COMMUNITY McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- VIDA: The public is invited to the annual lighting of the Goodpasture Bridge near Vida on Sunday, December 6th. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with caroling led by the McKenzie Bible Fellowship choir and refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend; the event is free. Park on ... View
	Belknap Bridge Lighting 11/26/2009 COMMUNITY McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- RAINBOW: People are invited to the second annual Belknap Bridge Lighting and Community Potluck Dinner on Saturday, December 5th. This is an event for the whole upper McKenzie community -- singles, families, couples, older, younger, children, youth and adults. It all takes place at the Upper McKenzi... View
	Heavy snow provides early start for ski areas 11/26/2009 TOURISM McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- With recent storms dumping snow in the mountains and more on the way, most Oregon ski areas will be open by Thanksgiving. For many, this is the earliest opening in 15 years. ... View
	Energy assistance $ available 11/19/2009 ENERGY McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- EUGENE: Lane County Human Services Commission has received federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to help income-qualified households with their home energy bills this winter. ... View
	Christmas tree permits on sale 11/19/2009 COMMUNITY McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Christmas tree permits are now available at all Willamette National Forest District offices, the Cottage Grove Ranger District office on the Umpqua National Forest, and the Bureau of Land Management Eugene District interagency office. Holiday enthusiasts looking for the perfect tree will also be ab... View
	Holiday events to look forward to 11/19/2009 COMMUNITY McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Saturday, December 5th, should be a busy day for McKenzie River area residents. ... View