Harney County enters Phase 2 of reopening COVID-19 News June 10, 2020June 10, 20200 On June 3, Gov. Kate Brown announced details about Phase 2 of reopening, under her framework for building a safe and strong Oregon. Thirty-one counties were eligible to apply to enter Phase 2 on Friday, June 5. “I want to say thank you to each and every Oregonian who has made
Lee sentenced to 24 months prison News June 10, 2020June 10, 20200 On June 2, Tylor Robert Lee was sentenced to 24-months prison after pleading guilty to burglary in the second degree and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. On June 18, 2019, Oregon State Police Sgt. Brian Williams was patrolling east of the city of Burns. Williams observed a traffic violation and began to
Traffic stop leads to HAZMAT investigation News June 3, 2020June 2, 20200 Photos courtesy of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office On Sunday, May 31, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Oregon State Police with a traffic stop on Highway 20 and Hotchkiss Lane. During the stop, the officers were exposed to a hazardous, white, powdery substance and transported to the hospital.
OTEC awards scholarships News June 3, 2020June 3, 20200 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is proud to announce that 26 local students have been selected to receive college scholarships. Twenty-two $5,000 scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school students and returning college students. This year, OTEC and Eastern Oregon University (EOU) partnered to launch a new scholarship, The OTEC-EOU
Hines Council holds special meeting Hines Common Council News June 3, 2020June 3, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council special meeting held May 28. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Brandon Mahon of Anderson Perry asked whether the council had a chance to read the letter from Anderson Perry regarding the award of the construction contract.
Burns council deems apartments ‘dangerous’ Burns City Council News May 27, 2020May 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held May 13. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Interim City Manager Dauna Wensenk reported: • A teacher from Burns High School asked the city to hang banners featuring photos of the graduating seniors on the light
May 19 election results Election News May 27, 2020June 3, 20200 The unofficial results of the May 19 Primary Election have been tallied, and the results for Harney County are as follows: Out of 5,307 eligible voters in Harney County, 3,344, or 63.01 percent, returned ballots to the Harney County Clerk’s Office. Local races County commissioner Position No. 1 Kristen Shelman — 50.05 percent, 1,576
Health department conducts drive-through testing COVID-19 Health Care News May 27, 2020May 28, 20200 The Harney County Health Department held its first drive-through COVID-19 testing May 20 at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Eighteen individuals were tested, and the results were expected back early the following week. All who were tested were advised to self-isolate for 14 days. If the tests come back negative, the individuals
Burns council approves resolutions to ease economic hardships Burns City Council COVID-19 News May 20, 2020May 21, 20200 The Burns City Council held a special meeting on May 6 to discuss two resolutions related to economic hardships brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The council first addressed Resolution No.20-682, a resolution authorizing a temporary utility account credit program to support purchases from local businesses. According to the resolution, the program
Burns P.E.O. chapter seeks jewelry donations News May 20, 2020May 22, 20200 Photos by MARY JO SCRIVNER The necklace on the left was donated, and P.E.O. members created the earrings on the right from it. During the last couple of months as folks have stayed home to stop the spread of COVID-19, many people have used the time to spruce up their homes and