Malheur National Forest to begin invasive plant treatments News April 29, 2020May 1, 20200 The Malheur National Forest will soon begin invasive plant control on the forest. Control will be conducted using an integrated approach, including prevention; manual, mechanical, herbicide, biological control, and cultural treatments; and restoration work. Invasive plant control is a continuation of work implemented under the 2015 decision for the Malheur Site-Specific
Primary election ballots to go in mail April 29 Election News April 22, 2020April 22, 20200 Ballots for the primary election will go in the mail April 29. New this year, the legislature funded prepaid postage for returning ballots. With this in mind, please plan to vote early and return your ballot early. Postmarks do not count. If returning your ballot by mail, be sure to
Burns council meets Burns City Council News April 22, 2020April 22, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held April 8. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Interim City Manager Dauna Wensenk reported that: • the Safe Communities Coalition grant for carseats, which was administered by the city for years, will be moving to Harney
Young artists excel in Elks poster contest Arts and Entertainment Community Youth April 22, 2020April 22, 20200 Photo by RANDY PARKS From left: Dalley Sykes, Hadley Gunderson, and Dylan White display their winning plaques. Three fourth-graders from Slater Elementary School were recognized for their artistic talents in the Elks Eye Injury Protection Poster Contest. Burns Elks Lodge hosted the local contest in February, and Dalley Sykes, age 10, placed first
Dorman D. Miller 1945-2020 Obituary April 22, 2020April 22, 20200 Dorman D. Miller suffered a massive stroke on April 14 at his home in Crane, was transported by AirLife to Bend, but passed away the following morning, April 15. Dorman was born Sept. 20, 1945, to James F. “Francis” Miller and Rosetta (Ott) Miller, of Drewsey, a few minutes after his
County court meets, follows health precautions County Court COVID-19 News April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held April 8. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Due to the COVID-19 precautions, the meeting was closed to the public with public comment being received via telephone. All recommended health precautions were followed by the
‘Cold Justice’ investigation leads to Harney and Linn counties News April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 Submitted photos Sheriff Ward with the archaeologist as they are checking an area of interest. For fans of the show Cold Justice, a missing person’s cold case tying Harney and Linn counties together was featured on the show that aired Saturday, April 11, at 6 p.m. on Oxygen. This case is a
Digital Youth Art Contest Arts and Entertainment Youth April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 Now until May 1, youth in kindergarten through high school can begin their unique artwork creation of migratory birds. The art contest encourages youth to observe, understand, and ultimately share what they have learned and observed about migratory birds. By creating a unique art entry, youth are provided an opportunity to
Janet Claire Miller 1931-2020 Obituary April 15, 2020April 15, 20200 Janet Claire Miller passed away peacefully April 7 at The Aspens in Burns. Janet was born Jan. 3, 1931 in Milton-Freewater. She graduated from High School in Clarkston Wash., in 1949. In 1962, she graduated from Lewis Clark State College with a teaching degree and began her short teaching career at
William Henry Beal 1937-2020 Obituary April 15, 2020February 22, 20210 William Henry Beal passed away March 28 in Tucson, Ariz., with his wife and family beside him. Bill was born Feb. 24, 1937, in Lorella, near Klamath Falls, to Orion and Florice (Brown) Beal. Bill joined two brothers, Larry and Charley, and a sister, Betty. In 1938, they moved to Vale. Bill’s