Resources for farmers and ranchers in Harney County Agriculture News July 31, 2024August 1, 20240 The Harney County Soil and Water Conservation District (HCSWCD) is taking action to support farmers and ranchers impacted by the devastating wildfires in Harney County. With an uncountable number of livestock displaced or lost, and vital sage grouse habitat destroyed, the HCSWCD is working to protect and rehabilitate the region’s
Falls Fire Reaches 140,000 Acres; storms bring new fires to the area News July 24, 2024July 25, 20240 Photos by BLM The Falls Fire has consumed over 140,000 acres of public and private lands northwest of Burns. Full suppression efforts are underway, utilizing a combination of direct, indirect, and point protection where the highest probability of success can be safely achieved. This human-caused fire started July 10 and U.S. Forest
Falls Fire grows to over 85,000 acres News July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 A retardant drop on the Falls Fire, July 10. Photo by RICK VETTER As of Tuesday, July 16 at 12 noon: The Falls Fire has consumed over 85,000 acres of public and private lands northwest of Burns. This human-caused fire started July 10 and remains under investigation. • Initial attack resources attempted direct
$1.3 million tax avoidance hits district budgets News July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald It is not illegal to postpone payment of property taxes and expect the accruing interest to be added to the final calculation. When your home or business is for sale, in fact, many would argue that strategy might be “good business,” depending upon the circumstances. Invest that
2024 Tribal Stewards participants get to work in eastern Oregon Burns Paiute Tribe Community July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Hands-on natural resources and restoration education program serving inter-tribal young adults Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) and Lomakatsi Restoration Project have announced the launch of the 2024 Tribal Stewards program, which brings together a nine-member inter-tribal crew to work on ecological restoration projects in Oregon’s high desert. Serving members of the
Harney County shelters are open to help people stay cool during heat wave Community News July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Cooling centers are opening across Oregon to help people beat the heat during excessively high temperatures this week. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is working with 211info to get information out and ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in Oregon, especially those most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. “Our
Hospital welcomes CEO Bob Gomes Community Health District Board of Directors June 26, 2024June 27, 20240 During a special meeting on June 7, the Harney County Health District Board of Directors unanimously agreed to hire Bob Gomes as the permanent chief executive officer (CEO) for the Health District. In this role, Gomes will oversee Harney District Hospital and all of its affiliated entities. Gomes will assume
Measure 114: Appeals Court sides with State News June 26, 2024June 27, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald The Oregon Court of Appeals has accepted the state’s request to move forward with their appeal with the voter approved gun control Measure 114. In review, The State Attorney General’s office initially had until May 31 to appeal Judge Robert Raschio’s decision. The Plaintiffs Attorney, Tony L. Aiello
Letham steps down as Hines’ City Manager after five and a half years News June 12, 2024June 12, 20240 Hines City Manager Kirby Letham recently resigned to further his education in practicing law, taking effect at the end of July. Terri Watts of the Burns Times-Herald sat down with Letham and had a chance to reflect on his five and a half years as City Manager. BTH: What brought you
Burns residents offered $250 incentive Community News June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald Burns is one of fifty cities in Oregon named eligible for a $250 defensible space incentive. As a qualified community, the program recognizes Burns as having one of the highest wildfire exposure risks in the State. Selection for the program was based on a “comprehensive analysis” by