Elected officials take oath of office County Court Election News January 11, 2023January 11, 20230 Photos by Brandon McMullen Clockwise from top left: Harney County Treasurer Bobbi Jo Heany, newly elected Harney County Judge Bill Hart, and Harney County Commissioner Patty Dorroh took the oath of office during a ceremony on Jan. 3. On Jan. 3, an Oath of Office Ceremony was performed at the Harney County
Members of Burns Paiute Tribe took part in ceremonial mule deer hunt Burns Paiute Tribe News January 11, 2023January 11, 20230 Submitted photo Members of the Burns Paiute Tribe participated in the first-ever ceremonial mule deer hunt at Malheur Refuge, in the Buena Vista area. by Peter Pearsall for Burns Times-Herald In October 2022, members of the Burns Paiute Tribe participated in the first-ever ceremonial mule deer hunt at Malheur Refuge, in the Buena Vista
Court discusses needed repairs at Rimrock Recycling County Court News January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Dec. 21. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Rick Paul of Rimrock Recycling discussed five topics with the court: 1. First on the agenda was the lease agreement. Harney County Judge Pete Runnels explained that a 10-year
New year, new laws: What changed in Oregon News January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Important, new laws passed by the Oregon Legislature took effect on New Year’s Day. These statutes will impact the day-to-day lives of Oregonians, covering everything from restitution for crime victims to workers’ compensation to voter registration. “These changes will make Oregon more safe, more fair, and more affordable,” Senate Majority Leader
Hines discusses RV ordinance Hines Common Council News December 28, 2022December 27, 20220 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Dec. 13. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. City Administrator Kirby Letham discussed Ordinance 333 (the RV ordinance). He said current city regulations do very little to address modern RVs and campers. This ordinance
The Bureau of Land Management reviews the past year News December 28, 2022December 28, 20220 Photo by Linda Watts, BLM August sunrise from Highway 78, just before the start of noxious weed spraying in the area. More than 35,500 acres of public lands were aerial treated in Harney County in 2022. Federal workers at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) tallied numerous accomplishments for your public lands
Crane Hot Springs celebrates 25 years Business Community News December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 To thank the community for its support, Crane Hot Springs is offering Harney County residents 75 percent off day use of the pond throughout December and January. Dan and Denise Kryger bought the Crane Hot Springs 25 years ago — on Dec. 25, 1997. During the past 25 years, the Krygers have
Ban on Measure 114 to stay in effect News December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 On Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Burns, Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Raschio ruled that he would continue a temporary restraining order on Measure 114 (M114) until he receives notice from the state on the new permit system to purchase a firearm in the state of Oregon. M114 passed in
Judge Rob Raschio blocks Measure 114 News December 14, 2022December 14, 20220 On Tuesday, Dec. 6, Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Raschio granted a temporary restraining order against all provisions of Oregon’s Measure 114. Approved by the majority of Oregon’s voters last month, Measure 114 is a gun-control measure intended to reduce gun violence. The measure was to become law on
Police seek public help with locating two suspects in murder case News December 14, 2022December 14, 20220 On Oct. 31, 2022, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a shooting occurred in the Strawberry Heights neighborhood of Madras. A male, Edgar Miguel Torres-Aguilera, 24, was shot multiple times. Torres-Aguilera was life-flighted to St. Charles in Bend, where he was later pronounced deceased. Investigators with the Tri-County Major Incident Team developed information on