Medical director asks county to revise COVID-19 resolution County Court News October 6, 2021October 5, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Sept. 14. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Dr. Sarah Laiosa, public health medical director, discussed Resolution 2021-14 — the court’s resolution opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccine passports. Dr. Laiosa said language within the resolution
What is FLPMA, and why should we care? News October 6, 2021October 5, 20210 Submitted photo A youngster enjoying the Diamond Craters, which are managed by the Burns District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Over the past several years, we’ve referenced the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), which is pronounced “Flip-ma,” a few times. Since this month (Oct. 21, 2021) officially marks
Hines Council covers several subjects Hines Common Council News September 29, 2021September 28, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Sept. 14. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Amie Scott presented Duane Hutchins with a plaque that will be attached to the derrick in the Pavilion Park. The plaque acknowledges and thanks the citizens
Harney County School District No. 3 Board discusses impact of COVID, plans to sell Lincoln building News School Board September 29, 2021September 28, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD No. 3) Board meeting, which was held Sept. 14. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Superintendent Steve Quick reported that: • following mask and vaccine mandates will help the district avoid going to Comprehensive
Youth in foster care need your help Community News Youth September 22, 2021September 22, 20210 The Rural Alliance for Diversity (RAD) is hosting an informational event on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. to address the critical shortage of foster care providers in Harney County. The foster care system is meant to provide safe and healthy homes for children and youth, but our local child
The impact of the drought is far reaching in Harney County Agriculture News September 22, 2021September 22, 20210 Photo by ANDI HARMON Ranchers moving cattle near Little Stinkingwater. by Lauren Brown Burns Times-Herald It was a hot, dry summer. While it may have been nice for outdoor activities and events, such as weddings and other get-togethers, those long, hot spells created extreme drought conditions for the majority of Harney County. This in
Meet the new director of HDH Family Care Clinic Health Care News September 15, 2021September 15, 20210 On Monday, Aug. 23, Erik Olson officially became the full-time, permanent director of Harney District Hospital (HDH) Family Care Clinic. He took the reins from Interim Director Darcy Crisp who was serving in the position until a permanent director was hired. Erik has a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University
Fair Value Auctions LLC offers online and live auctions Business News September 15, 2021September 15, 20210 Submitted photo Located at 302 S. Broadway Avenue in Burns, Fair Value Auctions LLC is offering online and live auctions ‘As Is, Where Is.’ While looking for alternate fund raising platforms for nonprofits, Barbara Cannady stumbled across an online auction for golf tournaments. She always enjoyed live auctions but was turned off
Fire prevention efforts under way in Stinkingwater Mountains Agriculture News September 8, 2021September 8, 20210 Submitted photos Two members of the Harney County Wildfire Collaborative monitoring crew, Megan Ellibee and Danika Piotrowski, at work in the Stinkingwater Mountains region. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Each summer, the wildfires in the West dominate the news. This summer, Oregon was home to the largest wildfire in the country. The lightning-caused Bootleg
Crane Hot Springs to host benefit for Crane RFPA Community News September 8, 2021September 8, 20210 Submitted photos Enjoy a dip in the hot springs for half price on Saturday, Sept. 18. The Crane Hot Springs is holding a benefit day on Saturday, Sept. 18 to raise funds for the Crane Rangeland Fire Protection Association (RFPA). Enjoy a dip in the hot springs for half price (only $5). All