Tri-Cities Coalition forms in Eastern Oregon News November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 The first objective of the Tri-Cities is to build 300 houses in Rural Oregon — 100 in each city. The city of Burns (Harney County), city of John Day (Grant County), and town of Lakeview (Lake County) announced that they entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) governmental agreement to be
Election Results Election News November 10, 2021November 10, 20210 The unofficial results of the Nov. 2 Special Election have been tallied, and the results for Harney County are as follows: Out of 5,505 eligible voters in Harney County, 2,559, or 46.49 percent, returned ballots to the Harney County Clerk’s Office. Special Election Harney County 13-18 Harney County: Requires County Court meetings regarding relocation
Harney County School District No. 3 considers options for Lincoln Building News School Board November 3, 2021November 2, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD No. 3) Board meeting, which was held Tuesday, Oct. 12. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Denise Rose of Harney County Economic Development, Harney County Judge Pete Runnels, and Keith Ziobron, senior principal
Burns High School alumna inducted into Western Oregon University Hall of Fame News Sports November 3, 2021November 3, 20210 Submitted photo Katie (Torland) Hein was recognized for her outstanding achievements in basketball at Western Oregon University. The Western Oregon University (WOU) athletic department will be inducting three new members into the Hall of Fame this year, as the Wolves welcomed Kurt Davis, Duke Iverson, and Katie (Torland) Hein into the 2021
Harney Basin’s ranchers, plants, and wildlife are preparing for winter Agriculture News October 27, 2021October 27, 20210 Photo by JESSICA HEDGES For local ranchers like Mitch Baker, fall is full of activities like caring for cattle. Meanwhile, area plants are going dormant for the winter. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Colorful leaves piling on the ground and the crisp, cool mornings mean that fall has arrived in the Harney Basin. For
Burns discusses its Urban Renewal Agency Burns City Council News October 27, 2021October 27, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held Oct. 13. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. City Manager Dan Brown reported that he met with Harney District Hospital (HDH) Chief Executive Officer Dan Grigg who shared concerns from the hospital board regarding the Urban
Hines nearing end of extensive Water Improvement Project Hines Common Council News October 20, 2021October 20, 20210 Submitted photo Hines’ new water tank now is complete and has been serving residents since Sept. 13 of this year. The city of Hines provided the following summary of its Water Improvement Project. This summary has been edited for clarity and length: Hines is ready to start winding down its Water Improvement Project,
Field Trials find new home News October 20, 2021October 19, 20210 Submitted photos Breakaway of the first brace of the 2021 National Chukar Shooting Dog Championship. The National Chukar Championships found a new home this year — Roaring Springs Ranch in Fields. With the property owner’s permission, ranch manager Stacy Davis opened the gates to 15,000 acres adjacent to Skull Creek for
Deputy D.A. takes oath of office News October 13, 2021October 12, 20210 Submitted photo Harney County Deputy District Attorney Cody Coughlin took an oath of office on Oct. 7. Harney County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce that Cody Coughlin took an oath of office for admission to the practice of law on Oct. 7 in Harney County Circuit Court. Coughlin recently passed his
Aviation is taking flight in Burns! Community News October 13, 2021October 12, 20210 Photo by CAMERON MOLT ION Country Flight Instructor Greg Kolt cutting Melodi Molt’s shirt tail after her first solo flight. by Lauren Svejcar for Burns Times-Herald It’s a great time to take to the Eastern Oregon skies and celebrate the world of aviation! Many local folks have an aviation license; several new students are moving