Tribe condemns refuge occupation Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 13, 2016January 13, 20164 ‘Get the hell out of here’ After welcoming media members to a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 6, Burns Paiute Tribal Chair Charlotte Roderique stated the Burns Paiute Tribe does not condone the armed protest at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. “Armed protesters don’t belong here,” Roderique said. “By their actions, they
Protest turns to occupation Hammonds News Refuge Occupation January 6, 2016January 13, 20169 Following a peaceful rally and march on Saturday, Jan. 2, a splinter group of militia members, including Ammon Bundy from Nevada, occupied the Malheur National Refuge Headquarters south of Burns. The occupation is part of a protest by Bundy and others regarding a re-sentencing in October 2015 for Harney County ranchers
Meeting to discuss expanding Burns’ fiber infrastructure News January 6, 2016January 6, 20160 LSN, an Oregon telecommunications company based in Portland, and owned exclusively by Oregonians, will participate in a Town Hall event in conjunction with the Harney County Economic Development (HCED) office on Thursday, Jan. 28, to discuss expanding fiber infrastructure in Burns. LSN already has a significant network deployed in Harney
Grasty to represent county in legal negotiations County Court News December 30, 2015December 29, 20150 Court approves MOA with Burns Paiute Tribe During its regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 16, the Harney County Court agreed to appoint Harney County Judge Steve Grasty to represent Harney County in settlement negotiations on the Transportation Management Plan (TMP). Grasty said the TMP has been in litigation since about 2008. On Nov.
Cornerstone Pain Clinic seeks to help those living with chronic pain Community News December 30, 2015December 29, 20150 About 20 percent of Oregonians have chronic pain Living with chronic pain can be overwhelming, and it frequently leaves people feeling isolated, frustrated, dependent, and even depressed or anxious. The person with chronic pain, not only endures physical discomfort, but often experiences psychological, social, and economic stressors, as well. According to
Hines council opts not to opt out of marijuana businesses Hines City Council News December 23, 2015December 23, 20150 During its meeting on Dec. 15, the Hines Common Council resumed its discussion concerning adopting an ordinance that would allow the city to opt out of any one (or more) of the state-licensed or registered marijuana businesses. Both Harney County and the city of Burns have passed ordinances prohibiting all six
Clinical fellowship focuses on behavioral health Community News December 23, 2015December 23, 20150 Maintaining overall good health involves more than just addressing physical symptoms. It also requires looking at behavioral health and evaluating the mind-body-behavior connection. An integration of physical and behavioral health services continues to develop at Harney District Hospital (HDH) Family Care clinic, where primary care providers have been joined by
Battling the blaze News December 16, 2015December 17, 20150 Shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Burns and Hines fire departments responded to a report of a structure fire behind US Bank in Burns. Upon arrival, smoke and flames were already visible in the two-story building, owned by John Mims. The building housed a number of antique items that
Herreras named Grand Marshals Community News December 16, 2015December 16, 20150 Taylor Crafts selected to serve as Fair Queen Ed and Reta Herrera were introduced as the Grand Marshals for the 2016 Harney County Fair, Rodeo, and Race Meet, and Taylor Crafts greeted the crowd as the 2016 Fair Queen at the Harney County Fair Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec.
Unique items found at Horseshoe Antiques Community News December 16, 2015December 16, 20150 When you open the door to Horseshoe Antiques, owner, Jan Reed, greets you with a warm smile and invites you to peruse the shop’s inventory of collectibles and “vintage things.” Located at 353 W. Monroe St. in Burns, Horseshoe Antiques offers a trove of treasures, including vintage furniture, home decor, kitchen