Groundwater declines in Harney Basin drive community to work together News February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 by Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald Harney County residents have been aware for a number of years that there are places in the county where groundwater levels have dropped. Some residents are having to dig deeper or drill new wells to access water. The groundwater problem has been more than a decade
OTEC art contest under way Arts and Entertainment News Youth February 12, 2020February 12, 20200 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is once again holding an artwork contest for local children to encourage them to be creative while learning about safety around electricity. Now until April 15, children of OTEC members — kindergarten to 8th grade — can take part in the 2020 Kids Electrical Safety Artwork
The Parlor offering haircuts and shaves News February 5, 2020February 5, 20200 Photos by RANDY PARKS Bill Crowell opened The Parlor in the Ponderosa Village on Jan. 21. When it’s time for a haircut and/or a shave, residents and visitors alike now have another option. The Parlor, owned and operated by Bill Crowell, opened Jan. 21, and the clippers and razors have been busy since
Hines Council considers housing, air quality, kratom, and other topics Hines Common Council News February 5, 2020February 4, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council held Jan. 28. The minutes have been edited for clarity and length. During his department head report, City Administrator Kirby Letham acknowledged the passing of former council member Diane Rappaport and publicly thanked her for her service. Letham met with Larry
County looking to appoint commissioner County Court News January 29, 2020January 28, 20200 On Jan. 21, the 15 commissioners from Harney, Baker, Grant, Malheur, and Lake counties appointed Harney County Commissioner Mark Owens as the next representative for House District 60. With the appointment, Owens fills the vacancy created when Lynn Findley was appointed to the Oregon State Senate, representing District 30. At the
Hines council considers a variety of topics Hines Common Council News January 29, 2020January 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Jan. 14. The minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Under department heads reports, Hines Police Chief Ryan DeLange reported that the police department has been working on several domestic calls, a continuation of last month. DeLange
Study suggests building indoor arena at the fairgrounds News January 22, 2020January 21, 20200 At the Harney County Fair Board meeting on Jan. 14, Rick Kozuback from International Coliseums Company and Jon Hack from Sierra Management and Planning presented the results of a market and feasibility study for updating or replacing the facilities at the fairgrounds. The study was mostly funded through a grant provided
Bird count logs 24 species News Youth January 22, 2020January 21, 20200 Submitted photos Team Owls checking out a feeder in Hines. On Saturday, Jan. 11, 21 participants and nine volunteers braved the snow and cold to participate in Harney County’s First Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids). Our three hardy teams counted birds in assigned neighborhoods of Burns and Hines. It was a
ODOT bans snow berms on Broadway Burns City Council News January 15, 2020January 15, 20200 Photo by RANDY PARKS Front loaders and dump trucks were busy in the early morning hours removing snow from North Broadway after ODOT told the city that ‘center-berming’ was no longer acceptable on the street. It’s not unusual to see snow berms down the middle of North Broadway in Burns after a
Dial-A-Ride offering trips to Bend News January 15, 2020January 15, 20200 Photo by RANDY PARKS Beginning Thursday, Jan. 16, Harney County Dial-A-Ride will offer a fixed route to Bend and Redmond. Seeing an opportunity to better serve the riders, Harney County Dial-A-Ride is now offering a fixed route to Bend and Redmond, beginning Thursday, Jan. 16. The route will alternate between Tuesday and Thursday,