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
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