Court revisits conversation about Juntura Cutoff project

August 24, 2016August 24, 20160

During its regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 17, the Harney County Court resumed its discussion regarding contracts for the Juntura Cutoff Road construction project. Harney County Judge Steve Grasty reported that a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) is being prepared for EP Minerals, Harney County and Malheur County. Grasty said the MOU,

Renaissance Medispa offers rejuvenation

August 10, 2016August 10, 20160

“People work pretty hard in their everyday lives, so if they take time to rejuvenate themselves, it will keep them feeling younger and healthier longer,” Zoe Thompson said. Thompson, who is a cosmetic registered nurse, owns Renaissance Medispa LLC with her husband, Todd. The medispa is located inside Studio 20 at

Meeting held to discuss senior lunches

July 20, 2016July 20, 20160

A town hall meeting was held Wednesday, July 13, at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center to discuss the meal program. Executive Director Angela Lamborn explained that funding for the program comes from several different streams, including federal and state funding, local donations, and consumer payments. She said the center

County commits $15,000 to Arrowhead Plaza project

July 13, 2016July 13, 20160

Court recognizes John Copenhaver’s retirement During its regular meeting on July 6, the Harney County Court discussed a funding request from Harney County Opportunity Team (HCOT) for the Arrowhead Plaza project. HCOT has been working to transform the lot, which is located across the street from the Harney County Chamber of Commerce

Resident raises concern about marijuana

July 6, 2016July 6, 20160

Noise ordinance discussed During its regular meeting on June 28, the Hines Common Council discussed the possibility of imposing a tax on marijuana sales, with revenues going to the city. City Administrator Judy Erwin provided the council with an example ordinance for review. Councilor Rod Bennett inquired about the kinds of marijuana businesses

Independence Day activities abound

June 29, 2016June 28, 20160

If you have yet to plan your Fourth of July festivities, don’t fret. There’s an abundance of fun-filled community activities to keep you entertained well into the evening. Hot air balloon rides Start your day “up, up and away” with a hot air balloon ride at Triangle Park in Burns. Beginning at 7:30

Court discusses grasshopper outbreak

June 29, 2016June 28, 20160

Goal 5 kickoff meeting held Paul Blom, an entomologist for the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Harney County Farm Bureau President Thurston “Rusty” Inglis attended the Harney County Court meeting on June 22, to discuss a major grasshopper outbreak around the Malheur Lake area in southern Harney County. “The scale of the

Rollins expresses concern about sublease agreement for archive center

June 15, 2016June 15, 20160

Court signs MOU with USFS During the public comment portion of the regular meeting of the Harney County Court (held June 1), Kim Rollins addressed the court regarding the Commercial Sublease Agreement between the county and Grase Communications LLC (doing business as MiWave) for use of the archive center. MiWave will offer

Live music coming to town

June 8, 2016June 8, 20160

Harney County’s music enthusiasts are in for a treat, as two acts will soon be arriving to entertain audiences. Northwest pianist and composer John Nilsen will be tickling the ivories Saturday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 417 W. Washington St. in Burns. Born in Seattle, Wash. in 1956,

Hines selects city administrator

June 1, 2016June 1, 20160

Business license for marijuana grow approved Thirteen candidates were interviewed for the city administrator position during a special meeting of the Hines Common Council Friday, May 20, and it was the consensus of the interview panel to select John Leuthauser, Judy Erwin, Shawn Phillips and Rachael Robinson for second-round interviews before