Lowell News

BLUE RIVER: A structure fire in Blue River last Tuesday drew a response from nine fire departments. According to Blue River Fire Chief Gene Flint, "Responding crews totaled about 40 people and were from the Blue River Fire Dept. - 1 engine, Upper McKenzie RFPD - 1 engine and tender, McKenzie Fire and Rescue - 3 engines and a tender, additional personnel from McKenzie Fire and Rescue, Lowell FD, Pleasant Hill FD, Dexter FD, Santa Clara FD, Goshen FD, and Coburg FD."

The fire was reported by the neighbor Monty Wilson at about 11:30 a.m., when smoke was showing from the roof of the manufactured home at 51211 McKenzie Highway. The home, owned by Brandon and Cindy Rux, was a total loss although some personal items were saved, according to Flint.

Duane and Andrea Maher of Eugene, Ore., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 14, at the Eugene Country Inn.

LANE ELECTRIC is experiencing outages across their service area. Please refer to www.laneelectric.com for regular updates. via KEZI-TV Eugene

Lane Electric is experiencing outages across their service area. Members in the Veneta, Crow and Lorane areas as well as members between South Eugene and Creswell are reporting scattered outages. via KVAL-TV Eugene

The Northern Oregon Cascades and the foothills in Lane County and South Washington Cascades were under a heavy snow warning Monday. via KPTV Beaverton

Categories: Willamette Valley Several meadows, restored by the U.S. Forest Service and several partners, were recently damaged by off-road vehicle users. via Travels with Terry - OregonLive.com

A man who moved with his family to Lane County a few months ago was stabbed to death, and his son is accused of murder, sheriff's deputies said. via Statesman Journal

A car crashed Sunday morning near the town of Lowell. Deputies say the car crashed into a tree near mile post five on Jasper-Lowell Road. via KEZI-TV Eugene

Be well prepared for your Christmas tree outing by bringing a handsaw or axe as well as winter clothing and safety equipment. via Salem-News.com

“The water's so clear now. There's bugs everywhere. It's amazing. It's a whole new lake.”

The buzz among Oregon anglers over Diamond Lake's fat trout and its tui chub-free water persuaded Jim Burford to end his self-imposed exile. via Medford Mail Tribune

“Springfield can continue modest (street) preservation efforts”

A report published by the League of Oregon Cities details the increasing difficulties faced by cities around the state to fund and repair roads. via BlueOregon