Burns working to fill city manager position Burns City Council News July 3, 2019July 3, 20190 The search for a new city manager for the city of Burns is proceeding on schedule. At the Burns Council meeting on June 26, Burns Mayor Jerry Woodfin reported that the search committee narrowed the search down to five applicants. The city will conduct interviews with the five applicants on July
Fee for rural fire protection program explained Hines Common Council News July 3, 2019July 3, 20190 With the city of Hines setting a new fee schedule for the rural fire protection program, Hines City Administrator Kirby Letham took a few minutes during the Hines Common Council meeting on June 25 to clarify how the new fees would be assessed. He explained that the fees would be calculated
To address deficit, county will take a loan from the road department County Court News June 26, 2019June 26, 20190 Due to the current budget shortfall, Harney County’s general fund for fiscal year 2019-2020 (July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020) is projected to begin with a balance of $0 to $50,000. To address the deficit, the Harney County Court approved Resolution 2019-17 during its meeting on June 19. The resolution
Hines Common Council covers a variety of topics Hines Common Council News June 26, 2019June 27, 20190 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held June 11. They have been edited for clarity and length. ••• The budget committee agenda for June 11 was reviewed and approved. Committee Chairman Jeff Hoyt asked City Administrator Kirby Letham to update the committee. Letham explained that the overall
Burning restrictions go into effect July 1 News June 26, 2019June 26, 20190 The fire departments of Burns and Hines provided open burning information for residents. Burning restrictions will go into effect July 1. The following activities will not be allowed: • Open burning (burning of yard debris or large piles of woody debris) • Use of burning barrels Recreational fires, campfires, and warming fires are
Emergency services training to be conducted June 28 News June 26, 2019June 26, 20190 On Friday, June 28, local emergency services personnel will be conducting a mock traffic accident beginning at 10 a.m. The training will take place at the intersection of Hotchkiss Lane and Snow Mountain Avenue, near the old mill smokestack. Medical emergency services, fire, and law enforcement personnel will all be involved
Event set to celebrate local archaeology and culture Arts and Entertainment Community News June 19, 2019June 19, 20190 The Archaeology Roadshow is returning to Harney County on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hines Park. This year, the Roadshow joined forces with the Harney County Cultural Coalition (HCCC) to present, not only the history and archaeology of our region, but also exciting exhibits and
Malheur Lake: Essential for habitat and culture News June 19, 2019June 19, 20190 A haven for migratory birds, an asset to the Northern Paiute people, and a beloved hunting location, Malheur Lake is an important part of Harney County’s landscape. (Photo by JEREMY HILL) By Lauren Brown for the Burns Times-Herald In Harney County, where the wide-open landscape has long shaped both the culture and the
CASA, SELCO team up for ‘Care Kits’ project News June 19, 2019June 19, 20190 On Monday, June 10, members of the Grant-Harney County CASA joined SELCO Credit Union staff in assembling “Care Kits” for children being removed from their homes. The project was initiated by an elementary student in Baker City, Anna, who was removed from her home, and didn’t want other children to have
County court in favor of amending PILT funding County Court News June 12, 2019June 13, 20190 During the Harney County Court meeting on June 5, Harney County Commissioner Mark Owens discussed a proposed resolution that would amend Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act (PILT) funding. Passed by Congress in 1976, PILT provides payments to local units of government containing certain federally owned lands (federal entitlement acreage). However, Owens