To address deficit, county will take a loan from the road department County Court News June 26, 2019June 26, 20190 Due to the current budget shortfall, Harney County’s general fund for fiscal year 2019-2020 (July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020) is projected to begin with a balance of $0 to $50,000. To address the deficit, the Harney County Court approved Resolution 2019-17 during its meeting on June 19. The resolution
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
Zoe “Judi” Easterday 1942-2019 Obituary June 26, 2019July 1, 20190 Zoe “Judi” Easterday, of Arock, passed away unexpectedly June 17, while working at her beloved ranch with Norm. She was born June 30, 1942, to Lorene and Duard Terry in Pocatello, Idaho. The family lived in Howe, Idaho, until Judi was 1 year old and then moved to Echo, and resided
Funeral service — Duane Keith Dobson Obituary June 26, 2019July 1, 20190 Duane Keith Dobson, 64, passed away June 17 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at St. Mary’s Mission in Omak, Wash. Contributions in Duane’s memory may be made to the Burns High School Booster Club.
Death notice — Richard Lloyd Fasteen Obituary June 26, 2019July 1, 20190 Richard Lloyd Fasteen passed away May 28, 2019, at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend.
Death notice — Daniel O’Toole Obituary June 26, 2019July 1, 20190 Daniel O’Toole, 86, passed away June 22 in the Tri-Cities. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, in the Burns Cemetery.
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