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Groundwater Study Advisory Committee to meet

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The Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Study Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 29, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center, 484 N. Broadway Ave. in Burns. The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) and the

County continues to tackle budget deficit

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During its meeting on May 8, the Harney County Court approved Resolution 2019-15 in the matter of appropriating funds due to unexpected occurrence or condition. The resolution states that, “Harney County is experiencing a fiscal emergency due to an incorrect budgeted beginning fund balance beginning in 2013. To increase the General

So far, surveys say deer don’t bother citizens

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So far, the deer are winning. Recently, the cities of Burns and Hines declared the urban deer a nuisance and are considering seeking kill permits from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) in an effort to eliminate or decrease the urban deer population. ODFW would likely issue each city a

Court discusses reduction of services at TVCC outreach center

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Lisa Moody, program manager of the Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC) outreach center in Burns, attended the Harney County Court meeting on April 23 to discuss a reduction of services. Moody provided a copy of a letter that she received from Kaitlin Brookshire, director of the TVCC center in Caldwell, Idaho,

Representatives needed for Steens Mountain Advisory Council

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PICTURED: Council members discussing roads and access on the east side of Steens Mountain. (Submitted photo)   Did you know that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has Resource Advisory Councils – made up of people just like you – who give citizen-based advice and recommendations on the management of public lands? These

Burns Council discusses Economic Opportunities Analysis

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At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 24, Burns City Manager Dauna Wensenk reported that a meeting was held the previous week to discuss the findings of the Economic Opportunities Analysis that ECONorthwest performed for the city. The analysis was done in accordance with Goal 9: Economic Development of

Court passes Second Amendment preservation ordinance

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It was standing room only in Harney County Judge Pete Runnels’ office during the Harney County Court meeting on April 10. The crowd gathered to discuss Ordinance 2019-86, Harney County’s Second Amendment preservation ordinance. In summary, the ordinance states that, “Harney County strongly supports the right of the people to keep

County continues to address budget woes

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With a shortfall in the current budget for the county, the Harney County budget committee is continuing to meet with department heads to discuss possible cuts. The county court is currently attempting to cut enough funds for this fiscal year to arrive at a zero fund balance. By doing so, the

Caponetto to perform with “Malheur Symphony”

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Burns High School graduate Jon Caponetto is returning for a guest performance with the Central Oregon Symphony presenting the World Premiere of the Malheur Symphony! The concert will be held Sunday, May 5, at Burns High School. Caponetto is originally from Burns and is a member of the Burns Paiute Tribal

Hines citizens to be surveyed about deer

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For the past several months, there has been a difference of opinion on what to do with the deer that roam through the community. Some residents regard them as part of the community, while others perceive them as pests or a nuisance. Both sides of the discussion have voiced their

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