Gem Air offers overnight freight service Business News September 7, 2016September 7, 20160 Unbeknownst to many Harney County residents, Gem Air now provides overnight freight service to and from the Burns and Boise airports throughout the week. Greg Sovkoplas, the pilot for Gem Air, said the service is a United Parcel Service (UPS) route that began this past spring. The plane arrives at the Burns
License approved for marijuana dispensary Hines City Council News August 31, 2016August 31, 20161 The Hines Common Council approved two new business licenses at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The first license approved was for Hot Shot Pressure Washing Services, owned by Steven Murdock. Murdock told the council his business is a mobile service, offering pressure washing for both commercial and residential customers. The
Blue Sage Boutique offers rustic, feminine style Business News August 31, 2016August 31, 20161 With the addition of Blue Sage Boutique, the corner of Sewell’s Taxidermy, located at 1301 Hines Blvd. in Burns, has been infused with a bit of feminine flair. “We needed something for the women to do while the guys are telling their hunting stories for the 15 millionth time,” LaurelLynne Sewell
Quick hired as HCSD No. 3 superintendent News August 24, 2016August 24, 20160 After spending the last 11 years in the Oroville, Wash., School District, Steve Quick has taken over the duties of superintendent of Harney County School District No. 3. Quick spent his first five years in Oroville as the junior/senior high school principal and served as superintendent the past six years. Quick said
Court revisits conversation about Juntura Cutoff project County Court News August 24, 2016August 24, 20160 During its regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 17, the Harney County Court resumed its discussion regarding contracts for the Juntura Cutoff Road construction project. Harney County Judge Steve Grasty reported that a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) is being prepared for EP Minerals, Harney County and Malheur County. Grasty said the MOU,
Film crew seeks movie extras Arts and Entertainment News August 24, 2016August 24, 20160 The Lean on Pete film crew will be arriving in Harney County Sept. 6 and will spend most of the month in the area filming scenes for the feature-length movie. The film is an adaptation of Willy Vlautin’s acclaimed novel. The production team is still looking for extras for the movie.
Walden holds town hall in Harney County News August 17, 2016August 17, 20160 U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, held a town hall meeting in Burns on Wednesday, Aug. 10, as part of his trip through the Second Congressional District covering more than 1,000 miles. Walden began by talking about the proposed national monument designation for the Owyhee Canyonlands in Malheur County. He noted that
Youth were removed from Eastern Oregon Academy News August 17, 2016August 17, 20160 On Wednesday, Aug. 10, Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) removed the 11 youths it had placed at Eastern Oregon Academy (EOA), a residential treatment facility in Hines. Assistant Director of OYA Community Services Phil Cox said OYA had received reports of allegations concerning the safety of the youths in the program that
Renaissance Medispa offers rejuvenation Business News August 10, 2016August 10, 20160 “People work pretty hard in their everyday lives, so if they take time to rejuvenate themselves, it will keep them feeling younger and healthier longer,” Zoe Thompson said. Thompson, who is a cosmetic registered nurse, owns Renaissance Medispa LLC with her husband, Todd. The medispa is located inside Studio 20 at
BLM treating invasive weeds on public land News August 10, 2016August 10, 20160 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Burns District, planned to implement approximately 40,000 acres of aerial spray treatments for Medusahead rye and cheatgrass on public land beginning Aug. 2 and lasting for four to six weeks. Both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft will be used in the effort. The treatment schedule