Skull 120/60/30 rolls out Saturday, June 15 Community News June 5, 2019June 5, 20190 “America’s Gnarliest Gravel race,” the Skull 120/60/30, will be held Saturday, June 15. The three races will begin at Triangle Park in Burns at staggered times. The 120-mile race gets under way at 6 a.m., followed by the 60-mile race and 30-mile race at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., respectively. Lola Johnson,
New fees proposed for rural fire suppression Burns City Council News May 29, 2019May 29, 20190 With costs continuing to rise, the city of Burns is moving forward with a new fee schedule for the rural fire suppression program. At the Burns City Council meeting on May 22, Mayor Jerry Woodfin explained that the primary purposes of the program are to “enable the city to efficiently and
Special election results announced Election News May 29, 2019May 29, 20190 A statewide special election was held Tuesday, May 21. Results for Harney County are as follows: Harney County School District 3 Director, Position 4 — Sarah Laiosa, 40.91 percent, 459 votes; Dan Winn, 58.73 percent, 659 votes; Write-in, 0.36 percent, 4 votes. Director, Position 5 — Lori Cheek, 46.53 percent, 523 votes; Rob
Hines considers fuel tax Hines Common Council News May 22, 2019May 23, 20190 To provide stable funding for city street improvements, the Hines Common Council is considering implementing a local fuel tax, if approved by voters. At its meeting on Tuesday, May 14, the council discussed putting in a one-cent fuel tax with the funds dedicated to city street repair. Although the tax would
Groundwater Study Advisory Committee to meet News May 22, 2019May 23, 20190 The Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Study Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 29, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center, 484 N. Broadway Ave. in Burns. The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) and the
County continues to tackle budget deficit County Court News May 15, 2019May 15, 20190 During its meeting on May 8, the Harney County Court approved Resolution 2019-15 in the matter of appropriating funds due to unexpected occurrence or condition. The resolution states that, “Harney County is experiencing a fiscal emergency due to an incorrect budgeted beginning fund balance beginning in 2013. To increase the General
So far, surveys say deer don’t bother citizens Burns City Council News May 15, 2019May 15, 20190 So far, the deer are winning. Recently, the cities of Burns and Hines declared the urban deer a nuisance and are considering seeking kill permits from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) in an effort to eliminate or decrease the urban deer population. ODFW would likely issue each city a
Court discusses reduction of services at TVCC outreach center County Court News May 8, 2019May 8, 20190 Lisa Moody, program manager of the Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC) outreach center in Burns, attended the Harney County Court meeting on April 23 to discuss a reduction of services. Moody provided a copy of a letter that she received from Kaitlin Brookshire, director of the TVCC center in Caldwell, Idaho,
Representatives needed for Steens Mountain Advisory Council News May 8, 2019May 8, 20190 PICTURED: Council members discussing roads and access on the east side of Steens Mountain. (Submitted photo) Did you know that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has Resource Advisory Councils – made up of people just like you – who give citizen-based advice and recommendations on the management of public lands? These
Burns Council discusses Economic Opportunities Analysis Burns City Council News May 1, 2019May 2, 20190 At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 24, Burns City Manager Dauna Wensenk reported that a meeting was held the previous week to discuss the findings of the Economic Opportunities Analysis that ECONorthwest performed for the city. The analysis was done in accordance with Goal 9: Economic Development of