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Samantha White was born and raised in Harney County, and she graduated from Burns High School in 2005. After high school, she attended the University of Oregon where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in magazine journalism. White was hired as a reporter for the Burns Times-Herald in September 2012.

County establishes Natural Resources Advisory Committee

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During its meeting on July 17, the Harney County Court approved Resolution 2019-23 in the matter of establishing the Harney County Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC). The court also adopted the committee’s bylaws. NRAC will advise the court on the needs and priorities of the county’s natural resources; provide substantial comments

Jim Belushi coming to town

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Submitted photos L-R: Tumbleweed Cannabis Company owner Julie Beitzel with Jim Belushi and Anna Iverson at Rogue’s Lair in Southern Oregon’s Central Point. Belushi will be in Hines for a vendor day on Sunday, July 28. Actor, comedian, singer, and musician Jim Belushi will be in town this weekend to promote products

County asking secretary of state for audit

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During its meeting on July 3, the Harney County Court agreed to send a letter to Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno requesting an objective oversight review of the origin and year-to-year expenditures that caused the county to spend approximately $2.3 million more (during a five-year period) than was received

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Are you ready for some Fourth of July fun? Abundant activities are planned in Harney County to ensure that your Independence Day celebration is brighter than a firework! Get your day off to a sweet start by purchasing some Lion Balls from the Burns Lions Club. The club is setting up

To address deficit, county will take a loan from the road department

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Due to the current budget shortfall, Harney County’s general fund for fiscal year 2019-2020 (July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020) is projected to begin with a balance of $0 to $50,000. To address the deficit, the Harney County Court approved Resolution 2019-17 during its meeting on June 19. The resolution

County court in favor of amending PILT funding

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During the Harney County Court meeting on June 5, Harney County Commissioner Mark Owens discussed a proposed resolution that would amend Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act (PILT) funding. Passed by Congress in 1976, PILT provides payments to local units of government containing certain federally owned lands (federal entitlement acreage). However, Owens

County Court gets an update from CASA

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Executive Director Hannah Hinman and Harney County Program Coordinator Maggie Thompson attended the Harney County Court meeting on May 22 to provide an update regarding Grant-Harney County CASA. According to the program’s website, “CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASAs are highly trained community volunteers who are appointed by the

County continues to tackle budget deficit

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During its meeting on May 8, the Harney County Court approved Resolution 2019-15 in the matter of appropriating funds due to unexpected occurrence or condition. The resolution states that, “Harney County is experiencing a fiscal emergency due to an incorrect budgeted beginning fund balance beginning in 2013. To increase the General

Court discusses reduction of services at TVCC outreach center

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Lisa Moody, program manager of the Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC) outreach center in Burns, attended the Harney County Court meeting on April 23 to discuss a reduction of services. Moody provided a copy of a letter that she received from Kaitlin Brookshire, director of the TVCC center in Caldwell, Idaho,

Court passes Second Amendment preservation ordinance

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It was standing room only in Harney County Judge Pete Runnels’ office during the Harney County Court meeting on April 10. The crowd gathered to discuss Ordinance 2019-86, Harney County’s Second Amendment preservation ordinance. In summary, the ordinance states that, “Harney County strongly supports the right of the people to keep

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