Lt. Needham resigns News August 5, 2020August 5, 20200 Following a months-long investigation (due primarily to delays on the part of District Attorney Joseph Lucas) into conduct and testimony, Lt. Brian Needham of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office submitted his resignation on July 7, 2020. The preliminary investigation into four different cases involving Needham started in January 2020. On April 24,
Hines councilor submits resignation, council discusses skate park, water project Hines Common Council News August 5, 2020August 5, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held July 14. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Under department head reports: • Hines Fire Chief Bob Spence reported that the department received two calls since the previous meeting. One was for a downed power line