Harney District Hospital provides an update on COVID-19 Health Care News September 1, 2021September 1, 20210 In an effort to help keep the community informed, Harney District Hospital (HDH) would like provide an update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and answer some of the questions that you might have. — COVID-19 cases — As of Monday, Aug. 30, Harney County has had 595 positive COVID-19 cases since the
Airport Day celebration held Aug. 21 News August 25, 2021August 25, 20210 Photos by GREGORY KOLT Smoke jumpers boarding the plane. Burns Airport Day was celebrated at the Burns Municipal Airport on Saturday, Aug. 21. The day got under way with a delicious pancake breakfast cooked by Boyce LaForest and crew from Oregon Data Services. Certified Flight Instructor Gregory Kolt also provided discovery flights to
Hines Council considers Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance Hines Common Council News August 25, 2021August 25, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Aug. 10. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Mayor Nikki Morgan addressed the council about the Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance. City Administrator Kirby Letham read an email from Councilor Misty Shepherd (who was absent
Demolition Derby goes off with a bang! News August 25, 2021August 25, 20210 Photos by GEORGE HEINZ JR. Held Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Harney County Fairgrounds, the annual Demolition Derby was a smash hit! Winners of each event are as follows: Powder Puff First place: Phylicia Yekel Second place: Mackenzie Moulton Third place: Mckiah Schroeder Heat 1 First place: Jaden Simpson, Burns Second place: Kyle Orris, Homedale Heat 2 First place: Chris Folger,
Beaubiens named Grand Marshals Community News August 18, 2021August 18, 20210 Submitted photo In honor of their years of service, Greg and Shirley Beaubien were selected as grand marshals of the 2021 Harney County Fair and Rodeo. Congratulations to the 2021 Harney County Fair and Rodeo Grand Marshals, Greg and Shirley Beaubien. Greg graduated from North Farmington High School in Farmington, Mich. in 1972.
Harney County School District No. 3 welcomes new staff News August 18, 2021August 18, 20210 Submitted photo From L-R: Sarah Ayling, Savannah Bennett, Kelly Weil, Nicki Henshaw, Becca Birch, and Maggie Thompson are joining Harney County School District No. 3. Once again, it’s almost time for students to wake up early, grab their backpacks, and head back to school. The start of a new school year is rapidly
High Desert Partnership offers summer jobs for youth News Youth August 11, 2021August 11, 20210 Photos by KAYLEE LITTLEFIELD Range Scientist Dustin Johnson with summer crew Camille Torres, Carter Lardy, Danika Piotrowski, and Tea Recanzone, along with Garrett Johnson. Dustin Johnson is training the crew on the protocols for mapping and monitoring at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for a Reed Canarygrass project. by Lauren Brown Burns Times-Herald For
City of Hines works with the Burns Paiute Tribe on water project Burns Paiute Tribe Hines Common Council News August 11, 2021August 11, 20210 Photo by TERRI WATTS Hines’ new water tank is scheduled to be in use between Aug. 10 and Aug. 15. The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held July 27. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. The new water tank is complete, and
New water tank to serve Hines water system News August 4, 2021August 4, 20210 A new water tank was constructed to serve the city of Hines water system. This tank replaces the old water tower and is being filled, tested, and sanitized. The water will also be tested for quality and sanitation before the new tank will service the Hines water system. Following these steps, the
County asked to donate toward commissioning ceremony County Court News August 4, 2021August 4, 20210 Photo by TERRI WATTS Dave Ford and Steve Daniels attended the county court meeting on July 21 to discuss commissioning celebrations for the USS Oregon, SSN 793 Submarine. The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held July 21. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Dave Ford and