Burns council meets Burns City Council News April 22, 2020April 22, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held April 8. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Interim City Manager Dauna Wensenk reported that: • the Safe Communities Coalition grant for carseats, which was administered by the city for years, will be moving to Harney
County court meets, follows health precautions County Court COVID-19 News April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held April 8. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Due to the COVID-19 precautions, the meeting was closed to the public with public comment being received via telephone. All recommended health precautions were followed by the
‘Cold Justice’ investigation leads to Harney and Linn counties News April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 Submitted photos Sheriff Ward with the archaeologist as they are checking an area of interest. For fans of the show Cold Justice, a missing person’s cold case tying Harney and Linn counties together was featured on the show that aired Saturday, April 11, at 6 p.m. on Oxygen. This case is a
Health department shares list of ‘top line messages’ COVID-19 News April 8, 2020April 9, 20200 The following are “top line messages" from the Harney County Health Department: • Many people are worried about the way COVID-19 is affecting our communities. The disruptions to daily life are challenging for all of us, yet important to slowing the spread of COVID-19. • Slowing the spread helps protect our most
National award goes to riparian project News April 8, 2020April 9, 20200 Submitted photo The Alder Creek area is located about seven miles from Crane. A cooperative project completed by the Malheur Watershed Council and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was recently selected for a prestigious, national award. The Alder Creek Resilient Watershed Model was selected for the 2020 Western Division of the American
A link to survival: Search and Rescue News April 8, 2020April 9, 20200 It’s no secret that Harney County offers a number of recreational opportunities. Hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and the list goes on. While the vast majority of these activities result in an enjoyable outing for the participants, every now and then, something goes wrong. It could be anything from a lost hiker
HDH discovers some pain meds tampered with News April 1, 2020April 1, 20200 Harney District Hospital (HDH) recently became aware that a few vials of pain medication in the emergency department were tampered with. Upon discovery of this issue, HDH enlisted the assistance of the local police department to help with the investigation. Ultimately, the investigation resulted in the arrest and termination of
Entrepreneur summit a success News Youth April 1, 2020April 1, 20200 Submitted photo From left to right: Tom Boyd, Boyd Metal Works; Methius Barney, Newe Inspirations; and Mason Radinovich, One Rad Cookie Company. Local teens from Harney County’s Mentor Match Youth Entrepreneur Program traveled to Baker City March 6 to participate in the “First Ever Rural Teen Entrepreneur Summit.” The Summit brought together
Tax filing extension COVID-19 News April 1, 2020April 1, 20200 At the direction of Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Department of Revenue announced an extension for Oregon tax filing and payment deadlines for personal income taxes and some other taxes closely following the IRS extension declaration. This move is a result of the governor’s priority to keep Oregonians safe and
Sheriff’s Office response to COVID-19 COVID-19 News March 25, 2020March 24, 20200 The Harney County Sheriff’s Office recognizes the importance of following state and federal recommendations to “flatten the curve” or slow the spread of COVID-19. Based on these recommendations and consultation with Oregon State Sheriff’s Association and other sheriff’s offices across the state, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office evaluated and adjusted