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From turning on a light to mail delivery, normal activities have been suspended after predicted blizzard-like conditions hit Oregon over the weekend. “The ongoing challenge of ice accumulation on trees, power lines, and devices is significantly impeding our power restoration efforts,” according to a statement from the Lane Electric Cooperative. “In addition to the McKenzie and Cottage Grove areas, the Bonneville Power Administration is now grappling with trees obstructing the transmission line...
Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in Lane County to support the county’s response and recovery following the severe ice storm. This declaration comes at the unanimous request of the Lane County Board of Commissioners. “Lane County has suffered extensive damage as a result of the winter storm conditions that we’re seeing across Oregon,” Governor Kotek said. “This emergency declaration will support the county in accessing critical federal resources to aid in reconstru...
EUGENE: The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) Board of Commissioners is moving forward with plans to begin dismantling Leaburg Dam by 2032 An action plan was unanimously approved by the board at their regular meeting Tuesday. The Leaburg Decommissioning Action Plan (LDAP) outlines actions, activities, and regulatory processes required for the decommissioning of the Leaburg project. The work would involve the removal of the Leaburg Dam and the restoration of the McKenzie River to a free-flowing state within the hydroelectric project area. In...
The Lane Transit District and RideSource have suspended service on Monday, January 15. Diamond Express and South Lane services were also canceled for Tuesday. Officials say LTD passengers should check the weather forecast and bus schedules, as inclement weather continues to impact the area. Check LTD.org and follow LTD on social media for the latest information. The LTD Service Alerts page and social media profiles will be updated as conditions change. Remember to tune into the local television...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently proposed plans to lethally remove 470,000 barred owls in our West Coast forests to try and help the spotted owl species survive. If the spotted owl sounds familiar, it’s probably because this problem was already supposed to have been solved—back in the 1980s. The spotted owl was the catalyst of environmental activists crippling our logging industry. They leveraged the plight of the spotted owl to result in drastic reductions in our ability to log and proactively manage our forests—all in the name...
Reprinted from McKenzie River Reflections Volume 13, October 12, 2006 BEGINNINGS, 1891-1898 The movement for forestry and Federal forests in the periodb1876 - 1891 was a complex one. It involved a variety of agencies, ranging on the Federal level from the Division of Forestry to the U.S. Fish Commission, and included state activity. At least three western states, Colorado in 1876, California in 1885, and Oregon in 1889, asked that forest reserves be created within their boundaries. Motives for...
When winter comes and the menu for birds shrinks in urban backyards, they rely on the kindness of humans. That doesn't mean just a bird feeder of seeds and nuts. "Different birds are attracted to different foods and it's good to have a variety," said Dana Sanchez, a wildlife specialist for Oregon State University's Extension Service. "In addition to bird feeders, which people sometimes forget to fill, they need plants to forage on." This time of year, you'll notice winter wrens, pine siskins,...
Dec. 31: 9:34 p.m: Theft - 91000 blk, hill Rd. A caller reported that personal property had been stolen by some people known to the caller. Jan. 1: 12:30 p.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 90400 blk, hill Rd. Verbal dispute between the caller and three known males over property. Determined to be civil in nature. Jan. 2: 4:32 a.m: Suspicious Conditions - Worth Rd. & Upper Camp Creek Rd. A passerby observed a vehicle that was thought to possibly be associated with a burglary. Deputies arrived and determined no crime had occurred. Jan. 9: 1:30 a.m:...
Jan. 11: 22:43: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 29. Troopers responded to a single vehicle non-injury crash. A tree fell across the road and the driver of a gray Toyota Tacoma was unable to avoid crashing into it. Fire/EMS and ODOT responded, both lanes of travel were shut down while the tree was removed. Involved: 49-year-old male from Junction City....
Jan. 11: 17:23: Medical – 59000 block, N. Belknap Springs Rd. Female, Conscious, Breathing. Jan. 12: 03:01: Medical – 50000 blk, McK. Hwy. Female, Conscious, Breathing. Jan. 13: 20:12: Unknown Fire – 51000 blk, McK. Hwy. Two houses in immediate vicinty, fire is larger than a house. 19:37: Down Line - River St./Blue River Dr. Two very large trees on power lines, low enough that vehicles would not be able to pass through. Jan. 15: 10:59: Medical – 56000 blk, McK. Hwy. Female, Conscious, Breathing. Jan. 16: 10:59: Fire - 56000 blk, McK. Hwy. 2...
Something in my life is weighing heavily on my mind, and I don't talk to anyone about it. I married my husband when he was 21 and I was 20. After being married six months I found out I was pregnant with our daughter. She was and is the apple of our eyes. She just graduated from college and is doing well in her new career. Our marriage was not easy. It was constant chaos. I felt as though I had a baby and a 15-year-old son. My husband drank and stayed out late, and when he was home, I was told I...
Steve Feiertag's flights from Palm Beach to Reykjavik are messed up, but Chase Ultimate Rewards won't help him fix them. Is he about to lose $5,000? Last year, my wife and I booked a cruise around Iceland. We bought business class tickets from Palm Beach, Fla., to Reykjavik through JetBlue and Icelandair using our Chase Ultimate Rewards points. However, shortly before we left, Chase erroneously downgraded our tickets to economy class. I discovered the error when I checked our reservation a...
What's wrong with Britt Lane's bed? And why won't Ashley Furniture fix it for her? She's been sleeping on the floor since she ordered the furniture from the retailer. I recently bought a new bed from Ashley Furniture. The company delivered the bed with missing parts. Ashley Furniture has not provided the correct parts to make the bed functional. When I call customer service, the reps hang up or put me on hold indefinitely. I visited the store near me in Joplin, Mo., and asked for a copy of my co...
ACROSS 1. Moonshine maker 6. *Artist with most 2024 Grammy nominations 9. Not his 13. "Roots" author 14. That guy 15. Full of emotion (2 words) 16. Relating to #3 Down 17. Tarzan's mom, e.g. 18. Caribbean island destination 19. *The Recording ____, voting organization 21. *"What Was I Made For?" movie 23. *"A Boy Named ____," 1970 Grammy winner 24. Prickle on a wire 25. Drench 28. Waiter's handout 30. *Grammy-nominated Lauper song, "True ____" 35. Amusement destination 37. Rachel Renee Russell's...
