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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.

Owens updates court about flood issues

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During the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on May 16, Harney County Commissioner Mark Owens recapped a recent meeting among the county, cities of Burns and Hines, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to discuss flooding in Harney County. Owens said 47 homes will immediately be excluded from flood

County opposes gun restriction initiatives

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  During its regular meeting on May 2, the Harney County Court adopted Resolution 2018-07 in the matter of opposing Initiative Petition 43 (IP43) and Reporting Initiative 44 (RP44). Harney County Judge Pete Runnels stated that there is a petition going around to put “some really restrictive gun measures” on the November

Court discusses Skull 120 bike race

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  U.S. Forest Service Recreation Planner Eric Amstad attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on April 18 to discuss the Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grind, which will be held June 16 in Harney County. The event will offer three bike races consisting of 120-mile, 60-mile, or 30-mile routes. The 120-mile

Court discusses social services programs in Harney County

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Wendy Hill, Dan Ramirez, and Chris Phillips of the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on April 4 to provide an overview of the services that are being provided in Harney County. Hill, who is the DHS District 14 manager, reported that

Stand-up comedy coming to town

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Get ready to laugh. Stand-up comedian Zane Thomas is returning to Burns, and he’s bringing some of Portland’s funniest people with him. Comedy Night with Zane Thomas & Friends will be held Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at Steens Mountain Brewing Company Tap Room, which is located inside Figaro’s Pizza at

Hines discusses deer control

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  Rod Klus, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) district wildlife biologist, attended the regular meeting of the Hines Common Council March 13 to discuss controlling the deer population in Hines and Burns. Klus provided copies of Senate Bill 373, which was passed into law during the last legislative session and

Crystal Crane Hot Springs: It’s about the water

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  Are you feeling stressed, tired, overwhelmed, or overworked? Perhaps you’re looking for some family fun, a unique experience with friends, a romantic getaway, or a little “me time”. Crystal Crane Hot Springs is an ideal destination for anyone looking to relax, unwind, and “go with the flow”. Located just off Highway 78

Public encouraged to comment on Facilities Master Plans

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  Teresa Dixon attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Feb. 21 to discuss the draft Malheur National Forest Facilities Master Plans. A Facility Master Plan is an inventory of the recreation, fire, administration, and other facilities located on a national forest. Forests use these documents to help examine

Hines passes marijuana business ordinance

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After City Administrator Judy Erwin read it in full, and then by title only, the Hines Common Council unanimously agreed to approve Ordinance 317 during the regular meeting on Feb. 13. Ordinance 317 amends sections of Ordinance 295 and Ordinance 314, regarding marijuana business permits and time and manner restrictions for

Robey and Winn want to brand your business

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  Boasting a vibrant ranching community, Harney County is familiar with the concept of branding in an agricultural sense. But, recently, two local entrepreneurs embarked on a venture to bring branding to your wardrobe. Sara Winn and Charity Robey started Switch Canyon Branding, a screen-printing, embroidery, and heat-press business that offers marketing

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