Keady resigns from Burns council Burns City Council News April 17, 2019April 17, 20190 The Burns City Council is looking to fill a vacant seat. At its meeting on April 10, the council unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Forrest Keady from the council. Those interested in filling the vacancy should submit a letter of interest to city hall. Whoever is appointed to fill the
Malheur Symphony coming to Harney County Arts and Entertainment News April 10, 2019April 15, 20190 The world premiere of the Malheur Symphony, composed by Chris Thomas, will be performed here in Harney County on May 5! The concert is a celebration of all that the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge embodies — the sacred lands, the incredible vistas, and the immense beauty that shelters the multitudes
The quiet work of Harney County collaboratives Agriculture Community News April 10, 2019April 15, 20190 (Photo by Jeremy Hill) The culture of Harney County has been described as “full-contact citizenship,” as people of this county put in time and effort every day to make Harney County a place we’re all proud to call home. Our style of “full-contact citizenship” is represented consistently through several collaborative efforts. Unless
Court proposes ordinance to preserve Second Amendment in Harney County County Court News April 3, 2019April 3, 20190 Veterans Service Officer Guy McKay attended the March 27 meeting of the Harney County Court to share some concerns that he’s heard from veterans regarding proposed state firearm laws. “A lot of the guys are very concerned that, if these laws pass, that they’re going to have to give up their
Cutbacks could be coming to rural fire response Burns City Council News April 3, 2019April 3, 20190 For many years now, the Burns and Hines fire departments have done what they could to respond to fires outside city limits. However, due to financial reasons, that response to rural fires may be about to change. At the Burns City Council meeting on March 27, Burns Fire Chief Scott Williamson
Stockgrowers ask court to address wolves County Court News March 27, 2019March 27, 20190 Wayne Smith attended the Harney County Court meeting on March 13 to discuss the establishment of wolves and other predators in the county. Smith began by reading a letter signed by Jeff Maupin, president of the Harney County Stockgrowers’ Association. The association approved the letter during its business meeting on Feb.
Software issue brings county budget shortfall County Court News March 27, 2019March 27, 20191 Harney County Judge Pete Runnels notified the Burns Times-Herald that the county identified a software budgeting issue, which caused the county to start with an inaccurate budgeted beginning fund balance within the General Fund for the past few years. Frugal budgeting from underestimating yearly county revenues and expending less than budgeted
Cutting horse clinic planned for March 30 News March 27, 2019March 28, 20190 Hey riders! Looking for a fun new game for you and your horse? On Saturday, March 30, the High Desert Cutters Club (HDC) is hosting a clinic/workshop for all levels of riders to introduce the basics of cow cutting. The clinic will be held at a covered arena on Highway
Fire engulfs Hines home News March 20, 2019March 20, 20190 Shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, Burns and Hines fire departments responded to a report of a fire at the McKnight residence at 410 W. Bennett in Hines. Upon arrival, the fire departments found the house fully engulfed in flames. Hines Fire Chief Bob Spence said several neighbors in the area
There’s a SMART new program at Slater Community News Youth March 13, 2019March 13, 20190 Slater Elementary School has some SMART students and volunteers. SMART is an acronym for Start Making A Reader Today. This nonprofit organization pairs caring community volunteers with students for one-on-one reading sessions and sends each participating student home with as many as 14 new books a year. “Learning to read is one