Measure 114: Appeals Court sides with State News June 26, 2024June 27, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald The Oregon Court of Appeals has accepted the state’s request to move forward with their appeal with the voter approved gun control Measure 114. In review, The State Attorney General’s office initially had until May 31 to appeal Judge Robert Raschio’s decision. The Plaintiffs Attorney, Tony L. Aiello
Letham steps down as Hines’ City Manager after five and a half years News June 12, 2024June 12, 20240 Hines City Manager Kirby Letham recently resigned to further his education in practicing law, taking effect at the end of July. Terri Watts of the Burns Times-Herald sat down with Letham and had a chance to reflect on his five and a half years as City Manager. BTH: What brought you
Burns residents offered $250 incentive Community News June 5, 2024June 5, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald Burns is one of fifty cities in Oregon named eligible for a $250 defensible space incentive. As a qualified community, the program recognizes Burns as having one of the highest wildfire exposure risks in the State. Selection for the program was based on a “comprehensive analysis” by
B Street expansion grant to link opportunities News May 29, 2024May 30, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald (Part 2 of Development Series beginning on May 22) More building opportunities are in the works for Burns with the anticipated B Street expansion grant. The streets one-eighth mile extension will lead to the edge of the anticipated Miller Springs Development from the west corner of Slater School.
Telos Development plans to build 180-new homes in Burns and Hines Community News May 22, 2024May 27, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald Housing shortages have pushed home prices beyond the imagination. Rising interest rates compound the issue of affordability for local homebuyers. One or the other must give. Developers are responding to these issues with proposed new subdivisions within the cities of Burns and Hines. Property owner Telos Development Company,
Dag Robinson elected to Chair of the Standards Board Election News May 15, 2024May 20, 20240 Oregon’s own Harney County Clerk Derrin “Dag” Robinson has been elected Chair of the Standards Board for the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The EAC is an independent, bipartisan commission whose mission is to help election officials improve the administration of elections and help Americans participate in the voting process. Its
Foundation raises funds for lifesaving CPR device Health Care News May 8, 2024May 13, 20240 Photo courtesy of HDH Harney Hospital Foundation Manager Elisha Miller presents a check to the Harney District Hospital (HDH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department for the Stryker LUCAS chest-compression system. From L-R: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Kim Kautz, EMT Christina Banton, Foundation Manager Elisha Miller, and HDH EMS Department Manager Cliff
Primary Election is on the horizon Election News April 24, 2024April 25, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald Primary ballots will be mailed to registered voters on May 1, 2024. Local residents’ mail in returns must be postmarked no later than May 21, 2024. Those registered with non-Oregon addresses must be postmarked no later than May 22, 2024. The County Clerk is then given seven
New look for circuit court jury summons coming soon County Court News April 17, 2024April 18, 20240 Grant and Harney County Circuit Courts will mail out jury summons in a new postcard format starting May 20. The postcards will direct people to a website to respond to the jury summons and get more information. The old jury summons was a brochure inside an envelope. “Our local courts strive to
Understanding advance care planning with Harney County Home Health and Hospice Community Health Care April 3, 2024April 3, 20240 Harney County Home Health and Hospice will join a nationwide project by hosting a community event at Harney Hub (Senior Center) on Wednesday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., which is to help engage communities in important conversations about medical decision making. The events, featuring the conversation toolkit