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RAD dedicates Little Free Library in honor of Martha Anderson

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Submitted photo RAD members and all Harney County residents come together to honor Martha Anderson by dedicating this Little Free Library at Geno’s Gym. On Sunday, March 21, the Rural Alliance for Diversity (RAD) dedicated a Little Free Library in honor of Martha Anderson, who was one of the first Black ranchers

Public Health director provides update on COVID-19 pandemic

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Nic Calvin, director of Public Health at the Harney County Health Department, wants to remind everyone to continue to wear masks, wash your hands, and maintain social distancing.  “The county went from moderate risk down to low risk, but we’re not out of this just yet. It could change at any

Study looks at fish in Harney Basin

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Submitted photo A mountain whitefish from the Blitzen River.  By Lauren Brown The diversity of aquatic life in the Harney Basin can get overlooked in discussions regarding the overabundance of carp in Malheur Lake. However, the Harney Basin Wetlands Collaborative (HBWC), a collaborative convened and supported by High Desert Partnership, recently invested in

Burns Council discusses proposal to transfer ownership of cemetery

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Photo by SAMANTHA WHITE The Burns City Council discussed forming a cemetery district.  The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held Feb. 24. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. The council discussed transfer of ownership and operations of the Burns Cemetery.  City Manager Dan Brown explained that

New tools available to help you plan for healthcare costs

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Many patients are concerned about the cost of healthcare services. This uncertainty can be stressful and make it hard to plan your personal or household finances. Harney District Hospital (HDH) is working to make this information more accessible to you by providing a Standard List of Hospital Charges. This complies

Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 state of emergency for 60 days

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Gov. Kate Brown extended her declaration of a state of emergency for COVID-19 for 60 days, until May 2. The declaration is the legal underpinning for the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders and the Oregon Health Authority’s health and safety guidance. Extending the state of emergency also helps ensure Oregon is

Hines Council considers ordinance to address drug use in the city

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The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Feb. 9. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Police Chief Ryan DeLange said there were 247 calls since his last report, adding that domestic violence calls are “out of control.” He said they are averaging about

Community helps welcome New Year’s Baby

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Congratulations to Seth and Sarah Aurland and Harney District Hospital’s (HDH’s) New Year’s Baby 2021, Sterling William Aurland. Sterling was born Jan. 10, weighing 7 pounds and measuring 19.5 inches. He joins siblings, Sage, 3, and Sadie, 4, at home. The family received the New Year’s Baby gift basket containing the following

Winter in the Harney Basin is a quiet time full of anticipation

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Photos by SUSAN DOVERSPIKE Winter brings hard work for ranchers, as they plow snow, break ice, and feed cows.  by Lauren Brown Burns Times-Herald For some, winter is a time to be endured until warmer weather arrives. For others, winter is a time to slow down, stay warm, and contemplate and work toward what

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