Fire Prevention Co-op celebrates outstanding year News January 8, 2020January 7, 20200 Representatives from Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office and Keep Oregon Green joined the Grant-Harney Fire Prevention Co-op for their meeting on Dec. 18. (Submitted photo) In recognition of an outstanding year of accomplishments, representatives from Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office and Keep Oregon Green (KOG) joined the Grant-Harney Fire Prevention Co-op for
Christoffersen arrested after leading officers on a chase News January 8, 2020January 7, 20200 The new year began with a bang for law enforcement in Harney and Malheur counties, resulting in the arrest of Joshua B. Christoffersen, 40, of Caldwell, Idaho, on various charges. According to the Malheur County Sheriff’s Department, at around 3 a.m. on Dec. 31, a resident on Copeland Road in Harper
Burns reminds residents to remove parked vehicles from city streets Burns City Council News December 31, 2019December 30, 20190 The following are the unapproved minutes of the Burns City Council meeting that was held on Dec. 1. These minutes were edited for length and clarity. Interim City Manager Dennis Davis reported the following: • The public works department and the police department are working together to get vehicles moved off the
Kids are going to the birds News Youth December 31, 2019December 30, 20190 Every year, adult volunteers throughout the United States count birds and contribute to one of the most successful citizen science projects in the world, taking part in local bird surveys known as the Christmas Bird Count. For the first time, children in Harney County will have the chance to be
Eligible low-income residents can get help with heating costs News December 31, 2019December 30, 20190 Community in Action — the designated community action agency for Malheur and Harney counties — opened appointments for specific populations for the Low Income Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) season. Appointments are required and are now available for households who have children 6 years old or younger living in them. In Burns, the
County Court discusses findings of the groundwater study County Court News December 25, 2019December 23, 20190 The Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Study Advisory Committee held its final meeting Dec. 12-13, in Burns to share the data collected about groundwater resources in the area. At the Harney County Court meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18, Commissioner Mark Owens spoke about the findings of the study, which began in 2016
AlertSense communicates wolf sighting News December 25, 2019December 23, 20190 Because wolves present a concern to ranchers and livestock producers, the Harney County Wolf Advisory Committee turned to AlertSense as a way of communicating wolf sightings in the county. On Dec. 16, the notification system was put to the test, and it passed with flying colors. That day, Rod Klus, wildlife
Hines Council considers a variety of topics Hines Common Council News December 18, 2019December 17, 20190 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meting held Dec. 10. The minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Under department head reports, Hines Police Chief Ryan DeLange stated that the police department responded to many domestic violence calls stemming from fights. He also reported that there
Wittrock sentenced on theft charges News December 18, 2019December 18, 20190 On Dec. 9, Nicholas Wittrock was sentenced to 15 months for aggravated theft in the first degree and six months for criminal mistreatment and theft in the first degree. In October of 2016, family members reported to the Harney County Sheriff’s Office that approximately $50,000 was stolen from an elderly member
Jenkins appointed interim sheriff County Court News December 11, 2019December 10, 20190 With the resignation of Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward taking effect at the end of this year, the Harney County Court has been in the process of appointing an interim sheriff until the November 2020 election. Five individuals filed for the position, and a committee was established to interview the candidates