Nichols discusses his trip to Yale University County Court News May 18, 2016May 18, 20160 Court discusses public assistance During the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on May 4, Harney County Commissioner Dan Nichols provided an overview of his trip to Yale University. Nichols explained that he was invited to speak on a discussion panel regarding collaboration and land use. He was joined by Tim
Health district discusses cybersecurity Health District Board of Directors News May 11, 2016May 10, 20160 Information Technology Specialist John Stinnett provided a presentation on cybersecurity during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Harney County Health District Board of Directors on April 27. The board also reviewed Cybersecurity: The heat is on, an article by John Morrissey, and Who’s phishing for your data?, an article by Geri
County signs an MOU with BLM for cooperating agency status on land withdrawal proposal County Court News April 27, 2016April 27, 20162 During its regular meeting on April 20, the Harney County Court decided to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Harney County and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The MOU establishes Harney County as a cooperating agency in conducting an environmental analysis and preparing the draft and final environmental impact
Robin’s Closet opens in downtown Burns Business Community News April 20, 2016April 20, 20161 Boutique offers array of ladies’ clothing options As a child, Robin Christy was the kind of girl who liked to play dress up, and her passion for fashion continued into her adult life. “I love to dress people. I love it when they give me that opportunity,” she said. The owner of Robin’s
County Court reviews Secretary Jewell’s visit County Court News April 13, 2016April 13, 20160 ODOT projects discussed During its regular meeting on April 6, the Harney County Court provided an overview of U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell’s and U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael L. Connor’s visit to Harney County on March 21. A member of the president’s cabinet, Jewell heads the Department
Farm Bureau hosts forum for district attorney, sheriff candidates Election News April 6, 2016April 5, 20160 Harney County Farm Bureau hosted a public forum for candidates running for district attorney and sheriff on Wednesday, March 30, in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Barry Bushue, president of Oregon Farm Bureau and past vice president of American Farm Bureau Federation, served as the moderator. The forum
Secretary of the Interior visits Harney County Agriculture News Refuge Occupation March 30, 2016March 30, 20161 Jewell advocates for collaboration U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael L. Connor visited Harney County Monday, March 21. A member of the president’s cabinet, Jewell heads the Department of Interior, which encompasses the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Bureau of Land Management (BLM); Bureau
Local BLM employees aim to enhance communication with community County Court News March 23, 2016March 23, 20163 Staff from the Burns District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court March 16 to discuss the Community Action Committee. The committee aims to enhance communications and strengthen relationships between the BLM and the people who live in Harney County. Goals include reestablishing an
Grasty, Runnels discuss trip to Washington, D.C. County Court News Refuge Occupation March 9, 2016March 9, 20160 BLM proposing rule to improve planning process Due to scheduling conflicts, the Harney County Court met Tuesday, March 1. A summary of the meeting minutes and supplemental information is as follows: (Please note that these minutes have yet to be approved by the court.) Harney County Judge Steve Grasty and Harney County Commissioner
Court discusses rural community meetings County Court Hammonds News Refuge Occupation February 24, 2016February 24, 20160 Grasty, Runnels will take message to Washington During the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Feb. 17, Mitzi Defenbaugh inquired about the outcomes of the community meetings that were held in Harney County’s rural communities. Harney County Commissioner Dan Nichols replied that comments collected during the meeting have been summarized