Sports & Events

	Hwy. 242 open for some 05/09/2013 TRANSPORTATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- On April 24th, ODOT crews had cleared a single lane to the summit of the Old McKenzie Pass Highway - at the Dee Wright Observatory - from the east gate.  Two days later the East side access to Dee Wright was available to pedestrians and bicyclists only. And, on May 1st, the entire length ... View
	Weight limit lifted from bridge 05/09/2013 TRANSPORTATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- VIDA: Another chapter of the Goodpasture Covered Bridge story is now complete with revised bridge load posting signs installed. The bridge is now weight limited at 44-tons, which will allow legal loaded trucks (80,000 lbs.) to carry an additional 8,000 lbs. for more efficient transport of logs, roc... View
	Speed bumps launch complaints 04/25/2013 TRANSPORTATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- LEABURG: Speed bumps atop Leaburg Dam were re-moved during reconstruction of the Eugene Water & Electric Board’s fish ladder. After workers complained about having to scramble out of the way of speeding vehicles when working on the one lane roadway, the utility installed four rubber  traf... View
	Forest Service opts for newer airtankers 05/09/2013 NATURAL RESOURCES McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell announced on Monday that the agency has issued a notice of intent to award contracts to five companies to provide a total of seven Next Generation airtankers for wildfire suppression.... View
	Students document guiding’s heritage 05/09/2013 HUMAN INTEREST McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- VIDA: The River Stories history project at the University of Oregon added to their video library during a cookout at Roy and Shelly Pruitt’s house last Saturday. During the outing, Roy showed the steps necessary to mix and bake perfect biscuits in a Dutch oven. Other McKenzie River guides, includin... View
	Keeping an eye on the cooks 04/25/2013 TOURISM McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Walterville: Onlookers paid close attention last Saturday when river guides like Jon Payne competed in the annual cook-off at Hendricks Wayside. Taking first place for appetizers was Billy Pruitt’s “Billy Rolls” - bacon wrapped, filled chicken, jalapeno cream chicken roll. Doug Caven won first plac... View
	Hwy. 126 in line for maintenace work 05/02/2013 TRANSPORTATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- A survey seeking safety improvements along the McKenzie Highway ended up with over 500 signatures in support two months ago. The author, Dr. Dennis Ary of Leaburg says he’s been in contact with Oregon Dept. of Transportation officials and has gotten a positive response. Concerns that led to the pet... View
	$2,000 signs stolen from Leaburg Hatchery 05/02/2013 CRIME McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- LEABURG: After a decade of weathering, the signs at the entrance driveway to the Leaburg Hatchery had been taken down. The signs laminated butcher block teak panels were refinished. But now they could be bobbing down the river or hanging in someone’s hideaway.... View
	Ranger district will start up prescribed burnings 05/02/2013 NATURAL RESOURCES McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- MCKENZIE BRIDGE: With spring quickly approaching, the McKenzie River Ranger District’s fire management team is once again preparing for their Spring controlled burning.... View
	Road 15 repairs planned for June 05/02/2013 TRANSPORTATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Work will begin soon to complete repairs to Forest Service Road 15, the route accessing the Blue River Reservoir from Highway 126. The job is projected to be completed by the end of June. During this time, traffic will be limited to one lane. A one-day closure will also be needed to complete paving... View