Lightning sparks fire on Snow Mountain Lane News May 6, 2020May 7, 20200 Photos by KYLEE MURPHY On Saturday, May 2, there was a report of lightning starting a fire near the L2 shed on Snow Mountain Lane in Hines. Hines and Burns fire departments were advised, and the blaze was quickly secured.
Police seeking information about poaching incident News May 6, 2020May 7, 20200 Photo courtesy of OREGON STATE POLICE The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking and wasting of two mature mule deer bucks in Harney County. On May 2, the OSP Fish and Wildlife Division was
OHSU, state to conduct statewide study to track COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Care News May 6, 2020May 7, 20200 To better understand the prevalence and transmission patterns of COVID-19 across the state — with attention to vulnerable communities, including underserved populations, Native Americans, and people of color — Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), in collaboration with the state of Oregon and the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, will
NewSun Energy provides PGE with power via solar farms News April 29, 2020May 1, 20200 Submitted photo The solar farm known as Starvation 1, west of Hines, is now energized and capable of producing 10-MW of power. Some people look at the vast landscape of Harney County and see only the wide-open spaces. Others, like Jake Stephens, look at the land and see opportunity. Stephens started his company,
Hospital plans to resume some non-emergent, elective procedures COVID-19 Health Care News April 29, 2020May 1, 20200 On April 14, Gov. Kate Brown announced a public health framework for restarting public life and business in Oregon. This plan outlines the necessary tasks, steps, and guidelines for step-by-step reopening. Among those important tasks is a look at how and when to resume non-emergent and elective procedures requiring personal
Malheur National Forest to begin invasive plant treatments News April 29, 2020May 1, 20200 The Malheur National Forest will soon begin invasive plant control on the forest. Control will be conducted using an integrated approach, including prevention; manual, mechanical, herbicide, biological control, and cultural treatments; and restoration work. Invasive plant control is a continuation of work implemented under the 2015 decision for the Malheur Site-Specific
Primary election ballots to go in mail April 29 Election News April 22, 2020April 22, 20200 Ballots for the primary election will go in the mail April 29. New this year, the legislature funded prepaid postage for returning ballots. With this in mind, please plan to vote early and return your ballot early. Postmarks do not count. If returning your ballot by mail, be sure to
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