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Virtual Scoping sessions set for BLM sage grouse planning

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) scheduled two virtual public meetings to gather input on issues to consider while it evaluates the need to update range-wide management plans for sagebrush habitat adopted in 2015 and amended in 2019. The agency recently announced its intent to consider amending the plans, which

Burns Elks Lodge delivers holiday cheer to the community

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Submitted photos Some of the volunteers who helped assemble and deliver Burns Elks Lodge's Christmas baskets.  Continuing an annual tradition of giving back to the community, Burns Elks Lodge No. 1680 delivered Christmas baskets on Dec. 23 to individuals and families in the Burns-Hines community. Going strong for more than 40 years, the

Otley elected Oregon Farm Bureau second vice president

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Submitted photo Shane Otley will serve a two-year term as Oregon Farm Bureau's second vice president.  Shane Otley, member of Harney County Farm Bureau, was elected to serve a two-year term as Oregon Farm Bureau’s (OFB’s) second vice president. Otley was elected to the position by the OFB House of Delegates, a grassroots group

Harney County Court discusses future of its Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance

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The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Dec. 1. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. During the public comment period, Gretchen Bates stated that she opposes Ordinance 2021-04, which would rescind Harney County’s Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance (SASO). Harney County Court enacted the SASO

MiWave began building its fiber Internet network in Harney County

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Submitted photos MiWave is building a fiberoptic network to bring affordable, Gigabit-speed Internet to Harney County.  After months of delays during permitting and due to material shortages, MiWave started building its Gigabit fiber network in Burns. As previously reported, the Burns-based business forged a partnership with Harney County to bring high-speed fiber to

Tree of Joy brings holiday cheer to Harney County

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Photo by TERRI WATTS L-R: Nadine Shireman and Susan Sahlberg are keeping the heartwarming Tree of Joy tradition alive to help folks in our community.  The Tree of Joy is a local program that grants wishes, in the form of Christmas gifts, for Harney County residents in need. Nadine (Sahlberg) Shireman and her

Dr. Kirk Davies honored

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Submitted photo Dr. Kirk Davies of the Agricultural Research Service is being recognized for his pioneering fire ecology research. On Nov. 30, 2021, Dr. Kirk Davies with the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) was honored with the Distinguished Leadership in Research Award from the Association for Fire Ecology

Christmas Bird Count for Kids returns

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The Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids) returns for its third annual event, once again providing youth and families with an opportunity to get outside, count birds, and contribute to science in a fun and COVID-safe environment. As with last year, families are encouraged to create their own teams to go

School board considers process for evaluating superintendent

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The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD No. 3) Board meeting, which was held Tuesday, Nov. 9. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Vincent Adams, an Oregon School Board Association (OSBA) consultant, provided a special presentation via Zoom. The presentation

Harney County logging firm named Operator of the Year

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Submitted photo Tony Hauth’s H Timber Contracting, based in Hines, earned the Operator of the Year for Eastern Oregon award.  H Timber Contracting of Hines has been named Operator of the Year for Eastern Oregon. Owner Tony Hauth will be honored by the Oregon Board of Forestry (ODF), along with other recipients

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