Resident raises concern about marijuana Hines Common Council News July 6, 2016July 6, 20160 Noise ordinance discussed During its regular meeting on June 28, the Hines Common Council discussed the possibility of imposing a tax on marijuana sales, with revenues going to the city. City Administrator Judy Erwin provided the council with an example ordinance for review. Councilor Rod Bennett inquired about the kinds of marijuana businesses
Recall effort fails Election News July 6, 2016July 6, 20160 The effort to recall Harney County Judge Steve Grasty was defeated by a wide margin in a special election on Tuesday, June 28. Preliminary returns showed the recall was defeated by a margin of 70.35 percent to 29.65 percent. The unofficial results show a turnout of 63.76 percent, with 830 votes in
HDH Safety Officer participates in Cascadia Rising drill News July 6, 2016July 6, 20160 By now, most people are aware of scientists’ predictions that a large magnitude (8.0-9.0) earthquake is likely to strike the Pacific Northwest anytime between today and a few hundred years from now. The quake would occur along an 800-mile fault line known as the Cascadia Subduction Zone, located just off
Upcoming vacancies on Burns Council announced Burns City Council News June 29, 2016June 28, 20160 Water and sewer rates set Four positions on the Burns City Council will be on the ballot this November. At the regularly scheduled meeting of the council on Wednesday, June 22, it was announced that the positions up for election this year are Position No. 1, currently held by Dan Hoke, Position
Independence Day activities abound Community News June 29, 2016June 28, 20160 If you have yet to plan your Fourth of July festivities, don’t fret. There’s an abundance of fun-filled community activities to keep you entertained well into the evening. Hot air balloon rides Start your day “up, up and away” with a hot air balloon ride at Triangle Park in Burns. Beginning at 7:30
Court discusses grasshopper outbreak Agriculture County Court News June 29, 2016June 28, 20160 Goal 5 kickoff meeting held Paul Blom, an entomologist for the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Harney County Farm Bureau President Thurston “Rusty” Inglis attended the Harney County Court meeting on June 22, to discuss a major grasshopper outbreak around the Malheur Lake area in southern Harney County. “The scale of the
White top (Hoary Cress) — a sea of white Agriculture News June 29, 2016June 28, 20160 Steph Bonson for the Burns Times-Herald Well, as you probably noticed, we have had a banner year for the perennial weed, White top! It is everywhere, in the fields, rangeland, and even in cracks in the sidewalk in town. If you are not sure what White top looks like, here are some
Hines selects Erwin as city administrator Hines Common Council News June 22, 2016June 22, 20160 Concerns raised regarding marijuana business license At its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 14, the Hines City Council voted to rescind the offer of the city administrator position made to John Leuthauser on May 24, and then voted to offer the position to Judy Erwin. Thirteen candidates were originally interviewed for the
Rollins expresses concern about sublease agreement for archive center County Court News June 15, 2016June 15, 20160 Court signs MOU with USFS During the public comment portion of the regular meeting of the Harney County Court (held June 1), Kim Rollins addressed the court regarding the Commercial Sublease Agreement between the county and Grase Communications LLC (doing business as MiWave) for use of the archive center. MiWave will offer
Jump into summer with live, old-time music and dancing Arts and Entertainment Community News June 15, 2016June 22, 20160 What better way to jump start your summer than enjoying three days of nonstop live music? On June 16-18, the High Desert Fiddlers are hosting their 26th annual Country Music Jamboree at Harney County Fairgrounds in Burns. This long-standing event draws fiddlers, pickers, jammers, and listeners from all corners of