Should the county court meet to discuss moving the state border? County Court Election News July 21, 2021July 21, 20211 Stock photo Measure 13-18 is moving forward to the November 2021 Special Election. Chief petitioners submitted the required number of signatures to qualify Petition 20-05, an Ordinance Requiring County Court meetings regarding relocation of Oregon-Idaho Border, to the ballot on a Special Election to be held Nov. 2, 2021. Ballots for this election
NMAC elevates National Wildland Fire Preparedness to Level 5 News July 21, 2021July 21, 20210 The National Multi-Agency Coordination Group (NMAC), composed of wildland fire representatives from each wildland fire agency based at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), establishes Preparedness Levels throughout the calendar year to ensure suppression resource availability for emerging incidents across the country. Preparedness Levels are dictated by fuel and weather
COVID-19 restrictions still in place in healthcare setting COVID-19 Health Care July 7, 2021July 6, 20210 On Wednesday, June 30, Gov. Kate Brown lifted all of Oregon’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions. However, healthcare facilities must continue following COVID-19 precautions. The governor’s executive order indicates that infection control and prevention measures in some specialized settings, including healthcare, “will not be based on [her] emergency authorities, but rather, required by
Outlaw Wood Products can custom build your project Business Community News July 7, 2021July 6, 20210 L-R: Dorene Estep, Toby Reynolds, Dayla and Randy Gibson, and Daizie Reynolds of Outlaw Wood Products. Owners of Outlaw Wood Products, Dayla and Randy Gibson, are ready to create your custom-built furniture — from flooring, cabinets, counters, beds, dressers, planters, and much more. Just bring in a picture, along with the
Race raises funds for local cancer patients Community News June 30, 2021June 30, 20210 Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE Landon Jones was the overall winner of the Trail of Hope 5K Run and Walk, which was held Saturday, June 26 at the Hines Park Pavilion. The race raised more than $3,000 for local cancer patients. The annual Trail of Hope 5K Run and Walk was held Saturday,
Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Team recognized News June 23, 2021June 22, 20210 Photo by Oregon State Police From L-R: Senior Trooper Khris Brandon (John Day), Senior Trooper Geoff Smith (Burns), Trooper Dean Trent (Burns), Team Supervisor Sgt. Erich Timko (John Day), Senior Trooper Brian Jewett (Fossil), and Trooper Pat McCosker (John Day). The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife East-Central Team received the 2020
Recreational carp fishing gains popularity News June 23, 2021June 22, 20210 Submitted photo California resident Amanda Ponti on a 2020 fishing vacation to Harney County with a carp she caught at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Long considered a trash fish, carp are starting to get more respect in the U.S. This article is an updated version of an article
Volunteers needed for Skull 120 bicycle race Community News June 16, 2021June 16, 20210 The Skull 120 Gravel Grind needs your help for this weekend’s bicycle race. If you’re interested, contact Tory Schmidt at the Harney County Chamber of Commerce for more information at (541) 573-2636 or email director@harneycounty.com. Click here to sign up online. Volunteers are needed in the following positions: Aid stations Volunteers for aid stations must
Flag pole dedicated at Arrowhead Plaza in downtown Burns Community News June 16, 2021June 16, 20210 Members of American Legion Post 63 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 63 from L-R: Charlie Schmidt, Lynnette Gadbury, Jim Litscher, Robert Hornbeck, Richard Duke, Duane (Hutch) Hutchins, David Allen, Fred Dory, and Ron Copeland. On Monday, June 14 (Flag Day), American Legion Post 63 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 63 dedicated
Dollar General now open in Burns Business News June 9, 2021June 8, 20210 Located at 1075 Oregon Ave. in Burns, Dollar General is open and ready to serve the community. Dollar General is excited to announce that its store at 1075 Oregon Ave. in Burns is now open! Normal hours of operation may be found through the Dollar General app. Dollar General stores are proud