COVID-19 testing event to be held Thursday, Nov. 5 COVID-19 Health Care News November 4, 2020November 4, 20200 Your local health department would like to inform you of our response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in our community. As of Nov. 2, we have 38 total coronavirus cases in Harney County, the majority of which occurred in the last month. Several schools in our area — including Slater
Recreational carp fishing gains popularity News November 4, 2020November 4, 20200 Submitted photo Amanda Ponti drove to Harney County from Alturas, Calif., and bought a non-resident, two-day license so that she could catch carp at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. by Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald The common carp doesn’t have the best reputation in North America. In Harney County specifically, carp are considered an
Hines council discusses water project and land swap Hines Common Council News November 4, 2020November 4, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 27. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: During the department head reports, City Administrator Kirby Letham reported that: • the West Hanley paving project is complete; • copies of the density test results were included in
Silvies Valley Ranch announces ‘Celebrations at Silvies’ News October 28, 2020October 28, 20200 Submitted photos Celebrate your next special occasion at The Retreat, Links and Spa at Silvies Valley Ranch. The Retreat, Links, and Spa at Silvies Valley Ranch is offering special packages for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. As winter and the holidays approach, the ranch resort, which provides year-round luxury lodging, award-winning dining, and
Burns moving forward with street project Burns City Council News October 28, 2020October 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held Oct. 14. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: Interim City Manager Judy Erwin reported that a meeting regarding the 2020 street project was held with HA McCoy and High Desert Aggregate and Paving on Oct. 14. Pending
Peters joins HDH Family Care Health Care News October 21, 2020October 21, 20200 Submitted photo Family nurse practitioner Danyelle Oelke Peters returned to Harney County to care for her community. Harney District Hospital (HDH) Family Care clinic is excited to welcome Danyelle Oelke Peters, a family nurse practitioner who started seeing patients on Sept. 1. Peters is no stranger to Harney County, as she grew up
Hines Council continues to discuss the water project Hines Common Council News October 21, 2020October 21, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Oct. 13. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: During the department reports: • Police Chief Ryan DeLange reported that calls are down, but fights and domestic calls are a problem. The department noticed an increase in transient people
SHIBA can help with Medicare enrollment Health Care News October 21, 2020October 21, 20200 Each October, open enrollment begins for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. Medicare plans and drug formularies change each year, so it is important for Oregonians who are enrolled in Medicare to evaluate their plan options and make changes during open enrollment, which is from Oct. 15 to
Court discusses jail improvements and wildlife refuge County Court News October 14, 2020October 14, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Oct. 7. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: Dave Nelson and Kirk Sanfilippo, representing Citycounty Insurance Services (CIS), discussed the Jail Risk Management Assessment. They thanked the court and sheriff for addressing a large number of
Oregon experiences once-in-a-generation fire season News October 14, 2020October 14, 20200 Photo by JOSHUA CLIPP As of Oct. 9, the Lionshead Fire — which started west of Warm Springs on Aug. 16 — had burned 204,455 acres. Local fire experts are weighing in on the science behind fire behavior, and local collaboratives are working to create more resistant, resilient, tolerant, and ecologically