Key dates and information for the 2020 General Election Election News October 14, 2020October 14, 20200 The Nov. 3, 2020 General Election is less than a month away. In the next few days, Oregonians will start seeing Voters’ Pamphlets arriving at residences. Every election is important, and the decisions we make on Election Day affect our future. Take the time to get registered (if eligible), ensure
City administrator answers questions about Hines water project Hines Common Council News October 7, 2020October 6, 20200 Photos by RANDY PARKS As part of its ongoing water project, the city of Hines is replacing, rerouting, or installing new distribution lines. These are the lines that bring water from the water tower or water tanks to your home. With the water improvement project under way in the city of Hines,
OWRD continues to monitor water use in the Harney Basin News October 7, 2020October 7, 20200 As the Harney Basin grapples with how to address over-allocated aquifers, the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) has continued its efforts to monitor water use in the basin to ensure that irrigated acres have an associated groundwater right consistent with Oregon law. So far this year, the department has not identified
Hines Council discusses ongoing water project Hines Common Council News September 30, 2020September 29, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Sept. 22. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: Under department reports: City Administrator (CA) Kirby Letham reported that the city has been very busy with the water project. Easements were recorded with the county, and CA Letham
Study to look at emergent vegetation in Malheur Lake News September 30, 2020September 30, 20200 Submitted photo As part of a three-pronged restoration effort, Dr. James Pearson, a fish biologist at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, is looking for ways to restore emergent vegetation in Malheur Lake. by Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald The infestation of carp, the turbidity of the water, and the lack of vegetation are
Hines Common Council covers a variety of topics Hines Common Council News September 23, 2020September 23, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Sept. 8. These minutes were edited for clarity and length: Hines Fire Chief Bob Spence reported that, since the last meeting, there were five false alarms and one call for backup for a motor-vehicle accident. He added that the
Carpenter announces the end of his campaign for circuit court judge Election News September 23, 2020September 23, 20200 On Sept. 18, Grant County District Attorney Jim Carpenter announced that he was suspending his campaign for the Grant-Harney Circuit Court Judge position. Carpenter’s announcement is as follows: It is a distinct honor and privilege to serve the people of Grant County as your District Attorney. When Circuit Judge William D. Cramer
Integrated medicine comes to Burns Health Care News September 23, 2020September 23, 20200 Submitted photos AiM staff members (L-R): Nichole Johnson, Katy Langenfeld, Dr. Kevin Johnson, Lauri Travis, Becky Cunningham, and Marlena Bailey. On Oct. 1, Allegiant Integrative Medicine (AiM) will officially begin accepting and seeing new patients. The medical staff will focus on delivering primary medical care to all of Harney County. With special
County needs your input on new land-use laws News September 16, 2020September 15, 20200 The Harney County Planning Department invites the public to participate in a unique land-use planning process created by the Oregon legislature. In 2019, the legislature passed SB-2, which allowed eight Eastern Oregon counties to participate in a special process to find additional employment lands outside standard land-use processes. Employment lands are
Burns Paiute Tribe breaks ground on housing project News September 16, 2020September 16, 20200 Photo by RANDY PARKS The Burns Paiute Tribe held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Yapa Subdivision housing project on Sept. 14. On Monday, Sept. 14, the Burns Paiute Tribe held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Yapa Subdivision Project. The project consists of building eight new home sites. It is hoped that four of