Pivotal progress made toward mapping county’s floodplain News May 11, 2022May 10, 20220 Submitted photo An aerial photo of flooding taken in Harney County in May 2011. After more than a decade’s worth of work, the first phase of floodplain mapping is complete. The more accurate mapping provides better flood-risk determination, removed hundreds of homes and structures from the special flood hazard zone, and
Bringing it all back home Business News May 4, 2022May 4, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Located at 888 Oregon Avenue in Burns, Hometown Auto is a full-service mechanic shop, car wash, and U-Haul rental site. Tyrel and Teri (McConnell) Peasley both grew up in Burns, but left the area after graduating from high school. Teri’s childhood friend, McKiah (Aamodt) Schroeder, also grew up in
County Court approves special zoning for Crystal Crane Hot Springs expansion County Court News May 4, 2022May 4, 20220 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held April 20. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Harney County Planning Director Brandon McMullen updated the Harney County Court regarding special zoning needed for the Crystal Crane Hot Springs expansion. The process requires at least two hearings
Youth art contest winners announced Arts and Entertainment News Youth May 4, 2022May 4, 20220 Each year, the Harney County Migratory Bird Festival hosts a Youth Art Contest in the celebration of migratory birds. The contest encourages students in kindergarten through high school to observe, understand, and ultimately share what they have learned about migratory birds. By creating a unique art entry for the contest,
Clerk’s Office to publicly demonstrate vote tabulation system May 5 Election News April 27, 2022April 26, 20220 Submitted photos The Clear Ballot vote tabulation system will be publicly demonstrated and certified ahead of the May 17 Primary Election. Harney County Clerk Derrin (Dag) Robinson will conduct a public demonstration and certification of the Clear Ballot vote tabulation system Thursday, May 5, at 9 a.m. in the Harney County Clerk’s Office
Hines council discusses a variety of topics — including the swimming pool, speeding, and housing Hines Common Council News April 27, 2022April 26, 20220 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held April 12. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. High Desert Park & Recreation District Manager Brandy Branstetter introduced herself and informed the council that the swimming pool is undergoing major upgrades. She invited
Harney Basin: A vital spring stop for migratory birds News April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Photo by Brandon McMullen This flood-irrigated wet meadow in the Harney Basin makes an ideal rest stop for migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Originally published April 2020, this article has been updated. It’s spring which means it’s time for the annual John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival April 21-24
Gloria Johnson Scholarship now available to post graduates Arts and Entertainment News April 20, 2022April 20, 20220 Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) is pleased to announce a new scholarship program for Women in Graduate School studying broadcasting, teaching, performance, or music industry. This $2,500 yearly scholarship program is open to all women attending Oregon colleges and universities seeking a post graduate degree in these fields. Gloria Johnson
Migratory Bird Festival set for April 21-24 Community News April 13, 2022April 12, 20220 The annual Harney County Migratory Bird Festival is just around the corner! This year, we’re throwing back to our 1980s roots with a commemorative neon logo and a return to individual exploration. The Bird Festival began in 1981 as a Kiwanis-sponsored event to highlight spring birding in Harney County. Did you
Task force working to address local housing shortage Community News April 13, 2022April 12, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS A ceremony was held Wednesday, April 6 to break ground on the construction of a new home in Hines. Once completed, the home will be auctioned off, and proceeds will be used to build additional homes in Harney County as part of a project to address the