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Christmas Jamboree coming to town

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Harney County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the season with a Christmas Jamboree in downtown Burns on Saturday, Dec. 8. The events get under way with the most important meal of the day. Breakfast with Santa will be served at the

Interior Department representative hears locals’ concerns

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Timothy Williams, deputy director in the Office of External Affairs at the U. S. Interior Department, was the guest speaker at a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 29, hosted by the Harney Soil and Water Conservation District. Williams’ visit to Harney County was an effort to hear residents’ concerns  on a

Court discusses status of Redband Trout Conservation Plan

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A work session was held during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Nov. 21 to discuss the status of the Malheur Lakes Redband Trout Conservation Plan. According to a press release published in the May 2 edition of the Burns Times-Herald, the plan intends “to protect, conserve, and

Seasonal illness precautions in place at Harney District Hospital

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Standard seasonal illness precautions have been put in place at Harney District Hospital for the health and safety of patients and staff. All visitors are asked to check in at the admitting desk at the front of the hospital, even if just visiting friends or family. For the safety of patients

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

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