Lost hiker located next morning News October 2, 2019October 2, 20190 File photo Sunset at Delintment Lake. On Monday, Sept. 23, at approximately 8 p.m., the Harney County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a lost hiker near Delintment Lake. Harney County Search and Rescue was activated as a result. Searchers attempted to locate Nancy Thornton, 86, of Vancouver, Wash., throughout the night and
County court considers process for filling sheriff’s position County Court News September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 During its meeting on Sept. 18, the Harney County Court discussed how to fill the vacancy that will be left by Sheriff Dave Ward. At the previous county court meeting (held Sept. 4) Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the meeting
Chamber accepting nominations for annual awards Community News September 25, 2019September 25, 20190 Each January, the Harney County Chamber of Commerce hosts a banquet to “honor Harney County’s finest” in a number of different categories. In past years, award recipients were selected by committees of past award-winners, which were formed for each category. This year, however, a different selection process will be used. Lola Johnson,
Election update Election September 18, 2019September 18, 20190 With the primary election coming up on May 19, 2020, the Harney County Clerk began accepting declarations of candidacy or petitions for nomination or election. The earliest day to file for the following positions was Sept. 12, 2019, and the last day to file will be March 10, 2020. Up for
Sheriff announces resignation County Court News September 11, 2019September 12, 20190 File photo Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward's last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the Harney County Court meeting on Sept. 4, Sheriff Dave Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. “I appreciate all of you guys, and I want to
Raschio running for circuit court judge Election News September 11, 2019September 12, 20190 Rob Raschio, local attorney and former Burns City Councilor, announced his intent to file for circuit court judge in Oregon’s 24th Judicial District, with jurisdiction in Grant and Harney counties. “As judge, I will listen to all sides of an issue, and I will make decisions the same way I have
Rep. Walden holds town hall in Burns News September 4, 2019September 5, 20190 Photo by SAMANTHA WHITE During his town hall on Aug. 29, Rep. Greg Walden gave an overview of his work and then accepted questions and comments from the audience. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) held a town hall meeting Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Harney County Community Center in Burns. This was
Burns resumes search for city manager Burns City Council News September 4, 2019September 5, 20190 Following the sudden resignation of the newly-hired city manager, the Burns City Council held a special meeting on Aug. 21 to discuss moving forward in the process of hiring another city manager. Mayor Jerry Woodfin stated that he didn’t want to put together another hiring committee, as he would prefer that
Rylee Jackson honored on ‘Threads of Life’ quilt News August 28, 2019August 27, 20190 Each April, which was designated National Donate Life month, Portland-based Donate Life Northwest unveils a new “Threads of Life” quilt, commemorating those who were a donor or recipient of a transplant. Each square on the quilt is created by those whose lives were touched by an organ, eye, or tissue
Protect yourself against West Nile virus Health Care News August 28, 2019August 27, 20190 Historically, warm weather leads to elevated mosquito activity and the threat of West Nile virus, with incidence increasing later in summer. Although the risk of contracting West Nile virus is low, learning about how it is spread and taking simple precautions can help people avoid getting sick. West Nile is spread