BLM briefs court on proposed wild horse spay research County Court News July 25, 2018July 26, 20180 Lisa Grant, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wild horse and burro specialist, attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court July 18 to discuss the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for wild horse spay feasibility and behavioral research. In partnership with Colorado State University and the U.S. Geological Survey, the BLM
Emigrant Creek Ranger District increased to IFPL3 News July 25, 2018July 25, 20180 With hot and dry conditions expected to continue and an increasing number of wildfires around the northwest, the Emigrant Creek Ranger District, Malheur National Forest increased to IFPL3, Phase B of Public Use Restrictions and Extreme Fire Danger at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 23. Public use restrictions help protect the
Color Fun Run & Walk Community News Youth July 18, 2018July 18, 20180 The fourth annual Color Fun Run & Walk fundraiser was held Saturday, July 14, at Washington Park in Burns. Participants in the kaleidoscopic 5k were blasted with colorful chalk at various checkpoints along the route. After the race, they cooled off with some fun foam. All proceeds from the race
Solar car competition coming to town Community News July 18, 2018July 18, 20180 On Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22, solar cars competing in the American Solar Challenge 2018 will be coming to Burns. The solar cars are expected to arrive between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, depending on traffic, weather, and energy management decisions made by each of the teams. On
Increased fire danger brings increased restrictions News July 18, 2018July 18, 20180 Due to increased fire danger and dry weather conditions on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District, Industrial Fire Precaution Level II (IFPL II) is being implemented along with Phase A of the Public Use Restrictions (PURS), effective as of Saturday, July 14, at 12:01 a.m. (PDT). IFPL regulates activities on the forest
Walden applauds Hammonds’ pardon News July 11, 2018July 11, 20180 On July 10, Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released the following statement applauding the pardon of Dwight and Steven Hammond: “Today is a win for justice, and an acknowledgment of our unique way of life in the high desert, rural West. I applaud President Trump for thoroughly reviewing the facts of
Court comments on Malheur Lakes Redband Trout Conservation Plan County Court News July 11, 2018July 11, 20180 Due to Independence Day, the Harney County Court rescheduled its regular meeting for Thursday, July 5. During the meeting, the court agreed to approve and submit its comments on the Malheur Lakes Redband Trout Conservation Plan. According to a press release published in the May 2 edition of the Burns Times-Herald, the
Dinner and silent auction to benefit Yarbor, Beers to be held July 21 Community News July 11, 2018July 11, 20180 A fundraising dinner and silent auction to help defray medical expenses for Harney County residents Robert Beers and Tiffany Yarbor will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 21, in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. The Burns Lions Club will be preparing prime rib and
Burns boosting fuel supply at airport Burns City Council News July 3, 2018July 3, 20180 With another fire season almost here, the Burns City Council voted to move forward with leasing a 3,000-gallon fuel truck to boost the fuel supply at the Burns Municipal Airport. City Manager (CM) Dauna Wensenk told the council the city could lease the truck for three months at a cost of
Hines short on police officers Hines Common Council News July 3, 2018July 3, 20180 At its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 26, the Hines Common Council accepted the resignation of Officer Roxane Ellis from the Hines Police Department. City Administrator Judy Erwin stated that Ellis had accepted a position with the Harney County Sheriff’s Office, working in the jail. Erwin explained that the new position