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Making a video on the Alvord Desert

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America’s public lands have long been a popular location for still and video photography. The desert landscapes, dry lakebeds, mountain terrain, and open range of the American West provide some incredible scenery. Many commercials and print advertisements have been captured on Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-administered lands right here in

Deer debated during Hines Council meeting

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The debate on the deer population in the community continues to stir emotions among residents. And while the two sides are at odds about what to do with the deer, there seems to be a general consensus  that residents need to quit feeding them. At the Hines Common Council meeting on

Local water planning group sets meetings for next week

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There will be a series of meetings for the Community-Based Water Planning (CBWP) collaborative next week. The full CBWP collaborative will hold an important meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Harney County Community Center. Dinner will be provided. During this full collaborative meeting, members

Drewsey area surveyed for compliance with ODA rules

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Maria Snodgress, water quality specialist for the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Nov. 7 to discuss Coordinated Streamside Management and Strategic Implementation Areas (SIAs). According to a handout provided by the ODA, Coordinated Streamside Management is “a coordinated approach to improve

Confirmed cases of pertussis in county

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As of Nov. 9, there are three confirmed positive cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in Harney County. Harney County Public Health is working with local school districts, physicians, and the community to identify and notify students and residents who have possibly been exposed. Efforts to treat those who are sick — and

Clay Hunt summit connects vets to mental health resources

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The Boise VA Medical Center and American Legion Post 63 hosted the Clay Hunt Behavioral Health Summit on Thursday, Oct. 18, in Burns. Local veterans who attended the summit represented multiple branches of the military including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, and served in wars such as World

Letham hired as new Hines administrator

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At the regular meting of the Hines Common Council on Tuesday, Oct. 23, the council voted to hire Kirby Letham as the new city administrator. Letham will be replacing Judy Erwin, who announced several weeks ago that she would be retiring from the position Jan. 1, 2019. ••• Erwin told the council that

Burns considers street vacation

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A public hearing to receive public input regarding the proposed street right-of-way vacation of North Imperial Avenue between West Jefferson and West Washington streets was held during the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24. City Clerk Dawn Crafts reported she hadn’t received any letters, calls, or visitors objecting to

Former livestock auction committee asks court for investigation

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Angie Ketscher, Tiny Pederson, and Lynda Haakenson of the former Harney County Youth Livestock Auction Committee attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Oct. 17 to request that the court investigate why add-on money for the 2018 Harney County Fair was not disbursed to 4-H and FFA

Teal Pumpkin Project makes Halloween more inclusive

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The Teal Pumpkin Project has arrived in Harney County. Every child should be able to experience the joy and tradition of trick-or-treating on Halloween. But kids with food allergies (and other food-related issues like diabetes and swallowing issues) are often left out of the fun, because most candy is off limits. Food

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