Hines nearing end of extensive Water Improvement Project Hines Common Council News October 20, 2021October 20, 20210 Submitted photo Hines’ new water tank now is complete and has been serving residents since Sept. 13 of this year. The city of Hines provided the following summary of its Water Improvement Project. This summary has been edited for clarity and length: Hines is ready to start winding down its Water Improvement Project,
Field Trials find new home News October 20, 2021October 19, 20210 Submitted photos Breakaway of the first brace of the 2021 National Chukar Shooting Dog Championship. The National Chukar Championships found a new home this year — Roaring Springs Ranch in Fields. With the property owner’s permission, ranch manager Stacy Davis opened the gates to 15,000 acres adjacent to Skull Creek for
Deputy D.A. takes oath of office News October 13, 2021October 12, 20210 Submitted photo Harney County Deputy District Attorney Cody Coughlin took an oath of office on Oct. 7. Harney County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce that Cody Coughlin took an oath of office for admission to the practice of law on Oct. 7 in Harney County Circuit Court. Coughlin recently passed his
Aviation is taking flight in Burns! Community News October 13, 2021October 12, 20210 Photo by CAMERON MOLT ION Country Flight Instructor Greg Kolt cutting Melodi Molt’s shirt tail after her first solo flight. by Lauren Svejcar for Burns Times-Herald It’s a great time to take to the Eastern Oregon skies and celebrate the world of aviation! Many local folks have an aviation license; several new students are moving
Medical director asks county to revise COVID-19 resolution County Court News October 6, 2021October 5, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Sept. 14. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Dr. Sarah Laiosa, public health medical director, discussed Resolution 2021-14 — the court’s resolution opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccine passports. Dr. Laiosa said language within the resolution
What is FLPMA, and why should we care? News October 6, 2021October 5, 20210 Submitted photo A youngster enjoying the Diamond Craters, which are managed by the Burns District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Over the past several years, we’ve referenced the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), which is pronounced “Flip-ma,” a few times. Since this month (Oct. 21, 2021) officially marks
Hines Council covers several subjects Hines Common Council News September 29, 2021September 28, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Sept. 14. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Amie Scott presented Duane Hutchins with a plaque that will be attached to the derrick in the Pavilion Park. The plaque acknowledges and thanks the citizens
Harney County School District No. 3 Board discusses impact of COVID, plans to sell Lincoln building News School Board September 29, 2021September 28, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD No. 3) Board meeting, which was held Sept. 14. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Superintendent Steve Quick reported that: • following mask and vaccine mandates will help the district avoid going to Comprehensive
Youth in foster care need your help Community News Youth September 22, 2021September 22, 20210 The Rural Alliance for Diversity (RAD) is hosting an informational event on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. to address the critical shortage of foster care providers in Harney County. The foster care system is meant to provide safe and healthy homes for children and youth, but our local child
The impact of the drought is far reaching in Harney County Agriculture News September 22, 2021September 22, 20210 Photo by ANDI HARMON Ranchers moving cattle near Little Stinkingwater. by Lauren Brown Burns Times-Herald It was a hot, dry summer. While it may have been nice for outdoor activities and events, such as weddings and other get-togethers, those long, hot spells created extreme drought conditions for the majority of Harney County. This in