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NewSun Energy provides PGE with power via solar farms

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Submitted photo The solar farm known as Starvation 1, west of Hines, is now energized and capable of producing 10-MW of power. Some people look at the vast landscape of Harney County and see only the wide-open spaces. Others, like Jake Stephens, look at the land and see opportunity. Stephens started his company,

Hospital plans to resume some non-emergent, elective procedures

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On April 14, Gov. Kate Brown announced a public health framework for restarting public life and business in Oregon. This plan outlines the necessary tasks, steps, and guidelines for step-by-step reopening. Among those important tasks is a look at how and when to resume non-emergent and elective procedures requiring personal

Malheur National Forest to begin invasive plant treatments

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The Malheur National Forest will soon begin invasive plant control on the forest. Control will be conducted using an integrated approach, including prevention; manual, mechanical, herbicide, biological control, and cultural treatments; and restoration work. Invasive plant control is a continuation of work implemented under the 2015 decision for the Malheur Site-Specific

Primary election ballots to go in mail April 29

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Ballots for the primary election will go in the mail April 29. New this year, the legislature funded prepaid postage for returning ballots. With this in mind, please plan to vote early and return your ballot early. Postmarks do not count. If returning your ballot by mail, be sure to

Burns council meets

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The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held April 8. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Interim City Manager Dauna Wensenk reported that: • the Safe Communities Coalition grant for carseats, which was administered by the city for years, will be moving to Harney

County court meets, follows health precautions

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The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held April 8. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Due to the COVID-19 precautions, the meeting was closed to the public with public comment being received via telephone. All recommended health precautions were followed by the

‘Cold Justice’ investigation leads to Harney and Linn counties

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Submitted photos Sheriff Ward with the archaeologist as they are checking an area of interest.  For fans of the show Cold Justice, a missing person’s cold case tying Harney and Linn counties together was featured on the show that aired Saturday, April 11, at 6 p.m. on Oxygen. This case is a

Health department shares list of ‘top line messages’

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The following are “top line messages" from the Harney County Health Department: • Many people are worried about the way COVID-19 is affecting our communities. The disruptions to daily life are challenging for all of us, yet important to slowing the spread of COVID-19. • Slowing the spread helps protect our most

National award goes to riparian project

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Submitted photo The Alder Creek area is located about seven miles from Crane. A cooperative project completed by the Malheur Watershed Council and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was recently selected for a prestigious, national award. The Alder Creek Resilient Watershed Model was selected for the 2020 Western Division of the American

A link to survival: Search and Rescue

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It’s no secret that Harney County offers a number of recreational opportunities. Hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and the list goes on. While the vast majority of these activities result in an enjoyable outing for the participants, every now and then, something goes wrong. It could be anything from a lost hiker

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