ODOT Latest on McKenzie Highway 126 Closure
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ODOT Latest on McKenzie Highway 126 Closure

The Oregon wildfires affect so much of our lives including our transportation system. Most people know that roads close due to flames and smoke when fires are in the immediate area, but many people may not know that debris such as downed trees can cause closures. Fire can damage the road surface, signs, guardrails, etc….

McKenzie Valley Wellness Update
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McKenzie Valley Wellness Update

Val Rapp, President of board for McKenzie Valley Wellness owners of the land where the McKenzie River Clinic stood reached out to share the statement below. The Clinic building is gone, but the health practice continues. We will rebuild. Orchid Health staff are providing emergency fire-replacement prescriptions and other normal services available by phone. Call…

Holiday Farm Fire – Virtual Community Meeting
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Holiday Farm Fire – Virtual Community Meeting

Last night the official Holiday Farm Fire Facebook group hosted another information-packed live event, this time a virtual community meeting. The video of the meeting is embedded below so watch it for the latest updates and news from ODOT, EWEB, Lane Electric, Lane County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Operations Personnel.

$500k in Grants Available for Oregon Residents
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$500k in Grants Available for Oregon Residents

OAR has secured a $500,000 grant for housing relief through NAR’s REALTOR® Relief Foundation for the Oregon wildfires disaster. Who should apply? Any full-time resident and U.S. citizen or legally admitted U.S. resident who has lost their home in the Oregon wildfire disaster and is in need of support for either of the following: 1)…

Update – Ballots for Displaced McKenzie Residents
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Update – Ballots for Displaced McKenzie Residents

Dates of Note: 13th Oct. – Deadline for NEW Registrations 15th – 29th Oct. – Ballots go out The fires have displaced most of our community and right before the most important election for many years. If you are currently able to receive your mail through the Walterville Post Office you might not want to…

Open Wed 16th – Multi-Agency Resource Center at Lane Events Center
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Open Wed 16th – Multi-Agency Resource Center at Lane Events Center

Source: KEZI.com LANE COUNTY, Ore. – About 315 structures have been identified as being destroyed by the Holiday Farm Fire. Lane County officials said emergency management and public safety have been assessing homes and other structures in the fire perimeter since Sunday. The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office and an 80-person Urban Search and Rescue…

McKenzie Electric Bills Notice
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McKenzie Electric Bills Notice

Lane Electric statement 9/15/20 Good afternoon Last week, we decided to have all bills for the McKenzie River area sent to our office rather than mailed out to members as per usual. Unfortunately, we did not remember there would be SmartHub alerts that are emailed automatically as part of the billing process. We sincerely apologize…

Mail Collection Update
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Mail Collection Update

Post office service for our fire-affected areas has now moved to Walterville (for opening hours and contact info, follow this link: https://postofficeshours.com/or/walterville/walterville ) Your mail will be automatically redirected there if it can’t be delivered at your usual street address or PO box. There is no need to file a change of address unless you…