Hines Common Council covers a variety of topics Hines Common Council News June 26, 2019June 27, 20190 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held June 11. They have been edited for clarity and length. ••• The budget committee agenda for June 11 was reviewed and approved. Committee Chairman Jeff Hoyt asked City Administrator Kirby Letham to update the committee. Letham explained that the overall
Burning restrictions go into effect July 1 News June 26, 2019June 26, 20190 The fire departments of Burns and Hines provided open burning information for residents. Burning restrictions will go into effect July 1. The following activities will not be allowed: • Open burning (burning of yard debris or large piles of woody debris) • Use of burning barrels Recreational fires, campfires, and warming fires are
Emergency services training to be conducted June 28 News June 26, 2019June 26, 20190 On Friday, June 28, local emergency services personnel will be conducting a mock traffic accident beginning at 10 a.m. The training will take place at the intersection of Hotchkiss Lane and Snow Mountain Avenue, near the old mill smokestack. Medical emergency services, fire, and law enforcement personnel will all be involved
Event set to celebrate local archaeology and culture Arts and Entertainment Community News June 19, 2019June 19, 20190 The Archaeology Roadshow is returning to Harney County on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hines Park. This year, the Roadshow joined forces with the Harney County Cultural Coalition (HCCC) to present, not only the history and archaeology of our region, but also exciting exhibits and
Malheur Lake: Essential for habitat and culture News June 19, 2019June 19, 20190 A haven for migratory birds, an asset to the Northern Paiute people, and a beloved hunting location, Malheur Lake is an important part of Harney County’s landscape. (Photo by JEREMY HILL) By Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald In Harney County, where the wide-open landscape has long shaped both the culture and the
CASA, SELCO team up for ‘Care Kits’ project News June 19, 2019June 19, 20190 On Monday, June 10, members of the Grant-Harney County CASA joined SELCO Credit Union staff in assembling “Care Kits” for children being removed from their homes. The project was initiated by an elementary student in Baker City, Anna, who was removed from her home, and didn’t want other children to have
County court in favor of amending PILT funding County Court News June 12, 2019June 13, 20190 During the Harney County Court meeting on June 5, Harney County Commissioner Mark Owens discussed a proposed resolution that would amend Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act (PILT) funding. Passed by Congress in 1976, PILT provides payments to local units of government containing certain federally owned lands (federal entitlement acreage). However, Owens
Hines still unsure how to deal with deer Hines Common Council News June 12, 2019June 13, 20190 Hines Police Chief Ryan DeLange welcomes Parker Hetherwick to the police force. Hetherwick has been employed by the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office in Mountain Home, Idaho, since 2016, but has worked for both the Harney County Sheriff’s Office and the Burns Paiute Tribe in past years. Chief Delange said he
Father Ray Kelly postpones concert, promises to hold it next year Arts and Entertainment News June 12, 2019June 13, 20190 Book, new album taking up time Harney County Save A Stray was notified on Wednesday, June 5, that the Father Ray Kelly concert scheduled for September has been postponed until next year. Angie Tiller, who’s helping to promote the concert, said, “We are truly saddened that he will not be coming to
County Court gets an update from CASA County Court News June 5, 2019June 5, 20190 Executive Director Hannah Hinman and Harney County Program Coordinator Maggie Thompson attended the Harney County Court meeting on May 22 to provide an update regarding Grant-Harney County CASA. According to the program’s website, “CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASAs are highly trained community volunteers who are appointed by the