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Burns selects police chief

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Following a lengthy selection process, the city of Burns selected its next chief of police to lead the Burns Police Department.  Nancy Gardner of Munds Park, Ariz. was chosen for the position following a two-day interview process. Gardner was one of two candidates who participated in the three-phase process. Although a

Access Prime Pharmacy opens in Burns

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Photo by TERRI WATTS Owner and pharmacist Beth Frommelt is offering ‘back to basics,’ direct-pay pharmacy services at Access Prime Pharmacy.  There’s a new pharmacy in town! Access Prime Pharmacy is a local, independent pharmacy on a mission to provide accessible, top-notch services at transparent prices. Located at 191 S. Broadway in Burns, the

Burns announces names of police chief candidates

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The city of Burns narrowed its search for the next chief to lead the Burns Police Department. The city conducted a nationwide search for the position, recruiting for the position on Indeed, League of Oregon Cities (LOC), International Chiefs of Police Association (IACP), and the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA).  The

Planning under way for Malheur Lake and flood-irrigated wet meadows

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Photo by Jeremy Hill The Harney Basin Wetlands Collaborative recently completed an updated strategic plan, which includes the goal of restoring Malheur Lake back to a clear-water state. by Amy Morfas for Burns Times-Herald The Harney Basin Wetlands Collaborative (HBWC) recently completed an updated strategic plan. One of the plan’s goals is to restore

Primary Election update

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Tuesday, March 8 is the filing deadline for the Primary Election in Oregon. The following individuals have filed for election for positions in Harney County: — County Judge—  Pete Runnels, Bill Hart, and Chris Wiseman — County Commissioner Position No. 2 — Patty Dorroh and Toni Foster — County Treasurer—  Bobbi Jo Heany Each of these positions are

BLM reminds you to Just Say No… to wet and muddy roads

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We get it. That wet, soggy road is tempting for a drive-through. The squish of the sludge, splash of the water, spray of the mud over every nearby surface… even the most reserved folks have probably created a rut or two in their lives. It’s quick, harmless fun, right? Not

Wildfire resiliency project infused with $5 million

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Stock photo Partners of the Harney County Wildfire Collaborative will address fire suppression, prevention, and restoration of this sagebrush sea landscape. High Desert Partnership (HDP) was awarded just over $5 million from the Oregon Department of Forestry to implement the Southeast Oregon Wildfire Resiliency (SOWR) Project. The SOWR project will use critical fuel

County Juvenile Department seeing a rise in substance-abuse cases

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The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Feb. 2. These minutes were edited for clarity and length.  Brooke Hatley provided an update on the  Juvenile Department. She said caseloads have reached an all-time high, and many cases are related to substance abuse. Hatley said the increase

Two local scientists honored with awards from an international society

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Dr. Jon Bates and Dr. Kirk Davies, scientists for the Agricultural Research Service at the Eastern Oregon Ag Research Center in Burns, were selected for major awards from the Society for Range Management. These awards were presented last week at the SRM Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, N.M. Bates received the SRM

Introducing the Harney Hub and Harney Hub Transit

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Submitted photo Featuring ‘50s-era decor, Harney Hub’s diner offers delicious and affordable meals to the whole community. Harney County Senior and Community Services Center and Dial-a-Ride will be going away March 1 to make way for Harney Hub and Harney Hub Transit.  It’s the same great group of committed people operating under a

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