Public use restrictions increase on Malheur National Forest News August 8, 2018August 8, 20180 Due to continued hot temperatures, lack of moisture, and extreme fire danger, officials have announced that effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, the Emigrant Creek Ranger District, Malheur National Forest will implemented Phase C of Public Use Restrictions (PUR’s). Phase C PUR’s include: • Campfires are prohibited on the forest. Use liquid
Burns’ VA clinic to use telehealth Health Care News Veterans August 1, 2018August 1, 20180 Representatives from Boise VA Medical Center held a meeting at the Burns Elks Lodge Friday, July 27, to discuss changes coming to the Veterans Affairs (VA) outreach clinic in Burns. David Wood, director of the Boise VA Medical Center, began by dispelling rumors that the Burns clinic is closing. He said, “We
Emergency declaration should help keep airport stocked with fuel Burns City Council News August 1, 2018August 1, 20180 With the wildfire season upon us, the city of Burns still has concerns about the amount of fuel on hand at the Burns Municipal Airport. At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, July 25, City Manager Dauna Wensenk stated that the airport manager had contacted the fuel provider on the
Officials to spray for pine beetles News August 1, 2018August 1, 20180 Emigrant Creek Ranger District officials have announced temporary closures to campgrounds starting Aug. 1, as contractors will begin spraying tree trunks in efforts to prevent mortality from pine beetles. Bark beetles are tiny insects with hard, cylindrical bodies that reproduce under the bark of trees. There are 600 different species of
BLM briefs court on proposed wild horse spay research County Court News July 25, 2018July 26, 20180 Lisa Grant, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wild horse and burro specialist, attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court July 18 to discuss the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for wild horse spay feasibility and behavioral research. In partnership with Colorado State University and the U.S. Geological Survey, the BLM
Emigrant Creek Ranger District increased to IFPL3 News July 25, 2018July 25, 20180 With hot and dry conditions expected to continue and an increasing number of wildfires around the northwest, the Emigrant Creek Ranger District, Malheur National Forest increased to IFPL3, Phase B of Public Use Restrictions and Extreme Fire Danger at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 23. Public use restrictions help protect the
Color Fun Run & Walk Community News Youth July 18, 2018July 18, 20180 The fourth annual Color Fun Run & Walk fundraiser was held Saturday, July 14, at Washington Park in Burns. Participants in the kaleidoscopic 5k were blasted with colorful chalk at various checkpoints along the route. After the race, they cooled off with some fun foam. All proceeds from the race
Solar car competition coming to town Community News July 18, 2018July 18, 20180 On Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22, solar cars competing in the American Solar Challenge 2018 will be coming to Burns. The solar cars are expected to arrive between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, depending on traffic, weather, and energy management decisions made by each of the teams. On
Increased fire danger brings increased restrictions News July 18, 2018July 18, 20180 Due to increased fire danger and dry weather conditions on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District, Industrial Fire Precaution Level II (IFPL II) is being implemented along with Phase A of the Public Use Restrictions (PURS), effective as of Saturday, July 14, at 12:01 a.m. (PDT). IFPL regulates activities on the forest
Walden applauds Hammonds’ pardon News July 11, 2018July 11, 20180 On July 10, Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released the following statement applauding the pardon of Dwight and Steven Hammond: “Today is a win for justice, and an acknowledgment of our unique way of life in the high desert, rural West. I applaud President Trump for thoroughly reviewing the facts of