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New groundwater study released

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In April of this year, Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) and U.S. Geological Survey USGS released a new groundwater study for the Harney Basin. This is the first comprehensive study of the entire basin since the early 1960s. The study — which contains historical and current data that was gathered

Harney Homes Project to hold open house Aug. 5 and 6

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Submitted photo Built as part of the Harney Homes Project to help address Harney County's housing shortage, this speculative home can be toured during an open house on Aug. 5 and 6.   The first collaborative speculative home to be built in the Harney County community is almost complete. The home is part

City of Burns to receive $3.5 million for water project

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The city of Burns is pleased to announce that its Water System Improvement Project was included in a bill written by U.S. Sen. Jeff Markley. The announcement lists the city of Burns in the top three funded projects, championed by Merkley and U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, for $3.5 million. Sen. Merkley

Anne Clark selected grand marshal

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Photo by RUTHIE’S IN HIS IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY In recognition of her numerous contributions to the community, Anne Clark was named grand marshal of the 2022 Harney County Fair & Rodeo.  Congratulations to Anne Clark, who was selected to serve as the grand marshal of the 2022 Harney County Fair & Rodeo. Eileen “Anne”

Burns-Hines Liquor Store under new ownership

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Photos by TERRI WATTS Duana Woodfin is now the official owner of the Burns-Hines Liquor Store, located at 767 Ponderosa Village in Burns. As of today (Wednesday, July 27), the Burns-Hines Liquor Store is under new ownership. Longtime Harney County resident and store manager, Duana Woodfin, has officially taken the reins. Woodfin, who was

Specialized truck helps break down employment barriers

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Photos by KATHY COOK From L-R: Marty Norton hugs his wife, Zina, while shaking the hand of James Kimsey, owner of Oregon Mobility Solutions, which outfitted a specialized truck for Norton. Norton poses with his new truck, which gives him the ability to commute to his job at the Round Barn

BLM proposes overnight fee increases at Burns District campgrounds

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Photo courtesy of BLM  A summer evening at Fish Lake on Steens Mountain. Overnight camping fees are proposed to increase at this site and several others across BLM’s Burns District in 2023. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase overnight fees at several campgrounds

A mother and daughter were found deceased near the county line

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On Thursday, July 7, a Silvies Ranch employee located a 2004 Toyota van with a deceased individual inside of it. The van was located just inside of Grant County, near the Grant/Harney county line.  After conducting an initial investigation, law enforcement located a second body inside of the vehicle.  The deceased individuals

First responders needed in rural communities

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Harney District Hospital (HDH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is looking for a few people who live in rural communities in and around Harney County to become first responders. While others are running away from danger, first responders are the heroes who rush toward an emergency to provide assistance until additional

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