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Razed Blue River business launching community-based fundraiser to rebuild

More than five years since the Holiday Farm Fire swept through the McKenzie River Corridor, affected businesses are still struggling to pay rebuilding expenses. Now, one Blue River proprietor is trying a brick-by-brick approach.

Oil Leaks Into the McKenzie River

Mixing zone pollution in the Willamette River taken by aerial camera. Photo Credit: Travis Williams Shocked by the news of hydraulic oil leaking into the McKenzie River, just hundreds of feet from the ...

McKenzie River still open for tourism after wildfire, but expect to see scars

A wildfire that last year burned through the McKenzie River Valley may have, for the time, altered the area's lush character, but its residents are still relying on your visits. The Holiday Farm Fire, ...

‘Everyone is in crisis’: McKenzie River Valley, centered on its school, rebuilds after a year of grief since Holiday Farm fire

FINN ROCK -- Lorinda Marcy has lived in Oregon’s McKenzie River Valley since 1990. Although her house burned down a year ago, it’s still home. The McKenzie River Community School secretary lost her ...

Project to restore Deer Creek salmon habitat that began in 1996 enters its final phase

A successful salmon habitat restoration project on a McKenzie River tributary is beginning its final phase. Since 2016, the U.S. Forest Service and the McKenzie Watershed Council have worked to ...

Meet 1 of just 2 McKenzie River Drift Boat makers left in the PNW

McKenzie River Drift Boats were developed over decades in the early 1900s. While the boats are used worldwide today, only two professional craftsman still exist in the PNW. This story was updated ...

Recovery slow for rural Oregon river town devastated by 2020 wildfire

BLUE RIVER, Oregon — The only things in Blue River that survived the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire were red — a Eugene Weekly distribution box and a picnic bench across the street from Meyer’s General Store ...

Springfield City Club to host event unveiling McKenzie River water project progress

The Springfield City Club will host a program on Thursday, Nov. 20, featuring Springfield Utility Board's (SUB) McKenzie Water Supply Project.The event takes pl

7 Hidden Oregon Parks Along the McKenzie River You Need to Explore

If you’re looking to escape the usual crowds and explore some lesser-known natural spots, the McKenzie River area in Oregon ...

6 Hidden Oregon Camping Spots Along the McKenzie River You Need to Explore

If you’re looking to escape the usual crowded campgrounds and enjoy some quiet time in nature, the McKenzie River area in ...

6 Quaint Oregon Towns Along the McKenzie River Perfect for Exploring

If you’re looking to escape the hustle and enjoy some laid-back vibes, exploring the small towns along the McKenzie River in ...

6 Hidden Oregon Camping Spots Along the McKenzie River You Need to Explore

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6 Quaint Oregon Towns Along the McKenzie River Perfect for Exploring

If you’re looking to escape the hustle and enjoy some laid-back vibes, exploring the small towns along the McKenzie River in ...

Linganore players call patented corner, execute in OT to reach 3A state field hockey final

GLEN BURNIE — At the start of the fourth quarter, Linganore field hockey coach McKenzie Ridgely left the penalty corner playcalling up to her players. “They know what works for them, and they’re the ones playing the game, so I was like, ‘You guys call it,’” she said. The Lancers hadn’t been successful to that point off the ever-pivotal corners and were scuffling against a South River squad ...

6 Hidden Oregon Camping Spots Along the McKenzie River You Need to Explore

If you’re looking to escape the usual crowded campgrounds and enjoy some quiet time in nature, the McKenzie River area in ...

‘A wonderland of natural attractions’: Why the McKenzie River Trail should top your Oregon bucket list

If you’ve ever fantasized about finding one magical spot in Oregon that delivers several incredible outdoor experiences, the McKenzie River Trail might be your dream come true. On this episode of the ...

Oregon's Famed River Trail Is A Rainbow Of Fall Colors With Waterfalls And A Hot Spring

Take this trail to watch forests explode with color, which blends perfectly with turquoise-blue water pools, natural springs, ...

#EyeOnMelissa: ‘St Elizabeth is under water’ — McKenzie

St Elizabeth has suffered significant infrastructural damage from Hurricane Melissa, including hits to essential buildings like hospitals and police stations. “I can tell you the parish of St Elizabeth is under water, the damage to St Elizabeth is extensive based on what we have seen, sections of Clarendon are also experiencing conditions,” Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie, said on Tuesday evening as he gave a preliminary assessment of the...

Oregon's Famed River Trail Is A Rainbow Of Fall Colors With Waterfalls And A Hot Spring

Take this trail to watch forests explode with color, which blends perfectly with turquoise-blue water pools, natural springs, ...

Finn Rock Landing on McKenzie River closing until spring for renovations, improvements

Finn Rock Landing on the McKenzie River will temporarily close its boat launch, parking lot, and restrooms later this month for renovations that will last until spring. The McKenzie River Trust which ...

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