2020 Harney County Fair Livestock Schedule News Youth August 12, 2020August 11, 20200 Submitted photo Kassidy Maupin and Ralph Wednesday, Sept.9 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Check-in of all livestock animals in the livestock area 4 p.m. — Mandatory meeting for parents and exhibitors in the outdoor ring Thursday Sept. 10 8 a.m. — Swine confirmation in the Sale Barn. Order: Heavy, Medium, Light Weight After swine confirmation, Open
Crash on Highway 395C claims life News August 5, 2020August 5, 20200 On Sunday, Aug.2, at approximately 9:50 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Highway 395C near Lost Creek Timber Road. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Jon Meek, 63, of Riverside, Calif., was northbound when he attempted to pass
Lt. Needham resigns News August 5, 2020August 5, 20200 Following a months-long investigation (due primarily to delays on the part of District Attorney Joseph Lucas) into conduct and testimony, Lt. Brian Needham of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office submitted his resignation on July 7, 2020. The preliminary investigation into four different cases involving Needham started in January 2020. On April 24,
Hines councilor submits resignation, council discusses skate park, water project Hines Common Council News August 5, 2020August 5, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held July 14. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Under department head reports: • Hines Fire Chief Bob Spence reported that the department received two calls since the previous meeting. One was for a downed power line
Burns Council covers variety of topics Burns City Council News July 29, 2020July 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held July 22. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Police Chief Newt SkunkCap reported that the Burns Police Department has been very busy. The department confiscated more than 200 pounds of marijuana and a large sum
Renovations are under way at the Malheur Field Station News July 29, 2020July 29, 20200 The Malheur Field Station offers an opportunity to view wildlife like this nighthawk. It just may be one of the best-kept secrets in Harney County. Located just three miles from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR), the Malheur Field Station offers a clean, quiet environment for those wanting to explore and enjoy
County considers wolf resolution County Court News July 29, 2020July 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held July 15. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: The court discussed a Letter of Promulgation regarding revised Harney County Emergency Operations Plans. Emergency Manager Paul Gray said an update will happen every two years to align
Zink sentenced to 81 months in prison News July 22, 2020July 21, 20200 On Wednesday, July 15, Caleb Zink was sentenced to 81 months incarceration following a 12-person jury trial. On March 30, 2019, Zink requested law enforcement’s presence at property on West Buchanan in Burns. Burns Detective Robby Tiller and now Trooper Brennan Pilon responded. When officers arrived, Zink was armed with an
Fire precautions are now in effect News July 22, 2020July 21, 20200 County burn ban Harney County Emergency Manager Paul Gray announced that county-wide burning restrictions went into effect July 1. The following activities are not allowed: • open burning (burning of yard debris or large piles of woody debris); • use of burn barrels. Recreational fires, campfires, and warming fires are still allowed, but you are
Refuge, Forest Service work together to remove carp from Malheur Lake News July 22, 2020July 21, 20200 Submitted photos In 2018, 8,000 carp were removed from Malheur Lake. by Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald The Carp Derby has become a fun, family-friendly annual event at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. The derby is a fishing competition where the public is invited to catch carp and learn more about how the