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House Bill 2289 Passed by the State
House Bill 2289 was passed by the State and became effective on June 11, 2021. It provides simplified planning and building processes for the rebuilding of nonresidential, accessory, and residential dwelling uses. APPLICABILITYThe bill is applicable to owners of properties on which structures or uses were destroyed or interrupted by the Holiday Farm Fire. Sections…

Surplus Doug Fir Seedlings Available
ODF Western Lane District has put out a message to let McKenzie residents know that their State Forests Division has approximately 3,000 Douglas fir seedlings available. If you, your neighbor, or someone you are working for is looking for seedlings contact John Enos at 541-214-0181 for any questions regarding the available seedlings. Check out the…

New Holiday Farm Fire Permit Navigator Appointed to Help Survivors
Lane County’s Land Management Division has just announced that Marianne Nolte has been selected to fill Lane County’s new “Holiday Farm Fire Permit Navigator” position. This is an important new function within the Land Management Division – and as the name implies the Permit Navigator position was created with the singular mission of assisting Holiday…

McKenzie Firewise Public Meeting
Last night was the McKenzie Firewise public meeting and by all accounts, it was both robust and constructive. Below is a video, the planned next steps, the slides from the meeting, and here is a link to the Interest Form for those interested in board membership, landowner participation, and/or volunteering to help with the community-wide…

Thurs. 4th March 6pm @School – ODOT Hazard Tree Removal Update Meeting!
ODOT WILL HOST A MEETING at the School at 6pm Thursday 4th March to go over their tree removal plans. NOTICE – DURING THE WEEK OF MARCH 8 YOU MAY SEE TREE FALLERS WORKING BETWEEN MILEPOSTS 36-37 AND 38-40. Weather conditions or other issues may cause changes. Travelers are advised to stay alert near crews…

Cooperator’s Update Monday 19th October
Nancy Schwan-Howard – Clinic Manager Orchid Health McKenzie River Clinic Nancy reported that the clinic is still working out of the quilt shop, but they are unsure at the moment whether that arrangement will be extended or if it might move to the Basketball Academy location (USBA). Once negotiations are concluded (hopefully within the next…