Volunteers Help to Hack Comms Solutions for the McKenzie Valley
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Volunteers Help to Hack Comms Solutions for the McKenzie Valley

ByTom Atkinson

Oregon Internet Response (OIR) has been busy over the past weeks developing and operating the Upper McKenzie Emergency Wireless Internet Network (UM-EWIN). While details seem faint, estimates are that it will take around 3 Months providers such as Centurylink and Spectrum to restore normal services to the area. So the OIR’s goal is to step…

ODOT – Highway 126 Open!
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ODOT – Highway 126 Open!

ByTom Atkinson

Source: ODOT OR 126 McKenzie Highway opens for travel, but hazards remain and delays continue Travelers should expect lengthy delays from multiple work zones VIDA —OR 126 McKenzie Highway opens for travel in the fire zone between milepost 27.55 and milepost 38 beginning on Friday, Oct. 2 at noon. Through travelers should continue to take…