Hines discusses RV ordinance Hines Common Council News December 28, 2022December 27, 20220 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Dec. 13. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. City Administrator Kirby Letham discussed Ordinance 333 (the RV ordinance). He said current city regulations do very little to address modern RVs and campers. This ordinance
The Bureau of Land Management reviews the past year News December 28, 2022December 28, 20220 Photo by Linda Watts, BLM August sunrise from Highway 78, just before the start of noxious weed spraying in the area. More than 35,500 acres of public lands were aerial treated in Harney County in 2022. Federal workers at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) tallied numerous accomplishments for your public lands
Crane Hot Springs celebrates 25 years Business Community News December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 To thank the community for its support, Crane Hot Springs is offering Harney County residents 75 percent off day use of the pond throughout December and January. Dan and Denise Kryger bought the Crane Hot Springs 25 years ago — on Dec. 25, 1997. During the past 25 years, the Krygers have
Ban on Measure 114 to stay in effect News December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 On Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Burns, Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Raschio ruled that he would continue a temporary restraining order on Measure 114 (M114) until he receives notice from the state on the new permit system to purchase a firearm in the state of Oregon. M114 passed in
Judge Rob Raschio blocks Measure 114 News December 14, 2022December 14, 20220 On Tuesday, Dec. 6, Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Raschio granted a temporary restraining order against all provisions of Oregon’s Measure 114. Approved by the majority of Oregon’s voters last month, Measure 114 is a gun-control measure intended to reduce gun violence. The measure was to become law on
Police seek public help with locating two suspects in murder case News December 14, 2022December 14, 20220 On Oct. 31, 2022, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a shooting occurred in the Strawberry Heights neighborhood of Madras. A male, Edgar Miguel Torres-Aguilera, 24, was shot multiple times. Torres-Aguilera was life-flighted to St. Charles in Bend, where he was later pronounced deceased. Investigators with the Tri-County Major Incident Team developed information on
Join the jamboree this Saturday! Community News December 7, 2022December 7, 20220 Get ready to celebrate the season with the Harney County Christmas Jamboree, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, at various locations throughout Burns. A schedule of events is as follows: • 8-10 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at the Burns Elk Lodge, 118 N. Broadway Ave. in Burns • 9 a.m. - 4
Chamber gearing up for awards ceremony Community News December 7, 2022December 7, 20220 Every year, the Harney County Chamber of Commerce hosts an awards banquet honoring those who go above and beyond to serve the community. This year’s banquet will be held Feb. 4 at the Harney County Fairgrounds Memorial Building from 5:30-9 p.m. This will be the 73rd year of honoring individuals in
Life Church offering Warming Center Community News November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 Life Church is offering a Warming Center for those who are homeless in our community. Services offered: • A warm, dry, confidential, safe space to sleep for the night; • A warm meal at dinner and breakfast in the morning; • A mattress and bedding to use for your stay (as available); • Other personal
Chamber holding board elections Business Community News November 30, 2022November 30, 20220 The Harney County Chamber of Commerce will host the Board Candidates Night Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center (located next to the Chamber at 484 N. Broadway in Burns). All Chamber members are invited and encouraged to attend. The candidates will introduce themselves and discuss