Residents reminded that overgrown vegetation can cause fire, traffic hazards News June 17, 2020June 16, 20200 The city of Burns Nuisance Vegetation Ordinance is designed to minimize fire and health hazards by controlling flammable vegetation. Overgrown vegetation can create fire and traffic hazards and is a violation of nuisance ordinances in the Burns City Code. On June 1, the city of Burns began to take action
Fourth of July festivities Community News June 17, 2020June 16, 20200 This 4th of July, enjoy the food, fun, and floats at Hines City Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adhering to the Phase 2 reopening guidelines set forth by the state, the Harney County Chamber of Commerce has planned a number of activities to take place in the four areas
Burns discusses city manager position, Burns Town abatement Burns City Council News June 17, 2020June 16, 20200 The city of Burns will have a number of new faces serving the city and on the city council in the near future. At the council meeting on Wednesday, June 10, Mayor Jerry Woodfin announced that the city made an informal job offer to Scott Finlayson of Herriman City, Utah, to
Update on the hazmat situation News June 10, 2020June 10, 20200 Photo courtesy of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office On Sunday, May 31, a Harney County Sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 20 at 102 mph. The deputy conducted a traffic stop at Hotchkiss Lane and Highway 20. There were three occupants in the vehicle. During the traffic stop,
Harney County enters Phase 2 of reopening COVID-19 News June 10, 2020June 10, 20200 On June 3, Gov. Kate Brown announced details about Phase 2 of reopening, under her framework for building a safe and strong Oregon. Thirty-one counties were eligible to apply to enter Phase 2 on Friday, June 5. “I want to say thank you to each and every Oregonian who has made
Lee sentenced to 24 months prison News June 10, 2020June 10, 20200 On June 2, Tylor Robert Lee was sentenced to 24-months prison after pleading guilty to burglary in the second degree and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. On June 18, 2019, Oregon State Police Sgt. Brian Williams was patrolling east of the city of Burns. Williams observed a traffic violation and began to
Traffic stop leads to HAZMAT investigation News June 3, 2020June 2, 20200 Photos courtesy of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office On Sunday, May 31, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Oregon State Police with a traffic stop on Highway 20 and Hotchkiss Lane. During the stop, the officers were exposed to a hazardous, white, powdery substance and transported to the hospital.
OTEC awards scholarships News June 3, 2020June 3, 20200 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is proud to announce that 26 local students have been selected to receive college scholarships. Twenty-two $5,000 scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school students and returning college students. This year, OTEC and Eastern Oregon University (EOU) partnered to launch a new scholarship, The OTEC-EOU
Hines Council holds special meeting Hines Common Council News June 3, 2020June 3, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council special meeting held May 28. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Brandon Mahon of Anderson Perry asked whether the council had a chance to read the letter from Anderson Perry regarding the award of the construction contract.
Burns council deems apartments ‘dangerous’ Burns City Council News May 27, 2020May 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held May 13. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Interim City Manager Dauna Wensenk reported: • A teacher from Burns High School asked the city to hang banners featuring photos of the graduating seniors on the light