Court passes Second Amendment preservation ordinance County Court News April 24, 2019April 24, 20192 It was standing room only in Harney County Judge Pete Runnels’ office during the Harney County Court meeting on April 10. The crowd gathered to discuss Ordinance 2019-86, Harney County’s Second Amendment preservation ordinance. In summary, the ordinance states that, “Harney County strongly supports the right of the people to keep
County continues to address budget woes County Court News April 24, 2019April 24, 20190 With a shortfall in the current budget for the county, the Harney County budget committee is continuing to meet with department heads to discuss possible cuts. The county court is currently attempting to cut enough funds for this fiscal year to arrive at a zero fund balance. By doing so, the
Caponetto to perform with “Malheur Symphony” Arts and Entertainment News April 24, 2019April 25, 20190 Burns High School graduate Jon Caponetto is returning for a guest performance with the Central Oregon Symphony presenting the World Premiere of the Malheur Symphony! The concert will be held Sunday, May 5, at Burns High School. Caponetto is originally from Burns and is a member of the Burns Paiute Tribal
Hines citizens to be surveyed about deer Hines Common Council News April 17, 2019April 17, 20190 For the past several months, there has been a difference of opinion on what to do with the deer that roam through the community. Some residents regard them as part of the community, while others perceive them as pests or a nuisance. Both sides of the discussion have voiced their
Keady resigns from Burns council Burns City Council News April 17, 2019April 17, 20190 The Burns City Council is looking to fill a vacant seat. At its meeting on April 10, the council unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Forrest Keady from the council. Those interested in filling the vacancy should submit a letter of interest to city hall. Whoever is appointed to fill the
Malheur Symphony coming to Harney County Arts and Entertainment News April 10, 2019April 15, 20190 The world premiere of the Malheur Symphony, composed by Chris Thomas, will be performed here in Harney County on May 5! The concert is a celebration of all that the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge embodies — the sacred lands, the incredible vistas, and the immense beauty that shelters the multitudes
The quiet work of Harney County collaboratives Agriculture Community News April 10, 2019April 15, 20190 (Photo by Jeremy Hill) The culture of Harney County has been described as “full-contact citizenship,” as people of this county put in time and effort every day to make Harney County a place we’re all proud to call home. Our style of “full-contact citizenship” is represented consistently through several collaborative efforts. Unless
Court proposes ordinance to preserve Second Amendment in Harney County County Court News April 3, 2019April 3, 20190 Veterans Service Officer Guy McKay attended the March 27 meeting of the Harney County Court to share some concerns that he’s heard from veterans regarding proposed state firearm laws. “A lot of the guys are very concerned that, if these laws pass, that they’re going to have to give up their
Cutbacks could be coming to rural fire response Burns City Council News April 3, 2019April 3, 20190 For many years now, the Burns and Hines fire departments have done what they could to respond to fires outside city limits. However, due to financial reasons, that response to rural fires may be about to change. At the Burns City Council meeting on March 27, Burns Fire Chief Scott Williamson
Stockgrowers ask court to address wolves County Court News March 27, 2019March 27, 20190 Wayne Smith attended the Harney County Court meeting on March 13 to discuss the establishment of wolves and other predators in the county. Smith began by reading a letter signed by Jeff Maupin, president of the Harney County Stockgrowers’ Association. The association approved the letter during its business meeting on Feb.