MiWave partners with county, state News August 12, 2020August 11, 20200 Local Burns Internet service provider, MiWave, announced Aug. 5 that it will start construction of a fiber-to-the-home network in Burns and Hines this year. MiWave has been providing high-speed wireless Internet to many residents and businesses in Harney County for the last three years, growing rapidly through new customer growth
Wildfire season arrives as thunderstorms roll through News August 12, 2020August 11, 20200 Photo by RYAN HUSSEY The Neals Hill fire, located near Folly Farm and Highway 78. Wildfire season is officially under way in Harney County. An afternoon thunderstorm on Wednesday, Aug. 5, brought several new starts to the area. The Mud Creek fire, located just off the north Steens Loop Road about eight miles
2020 Harney County Fair Livestock Schedule News Youth August 12, 2020August 11, 20200 Submitted photo Kassidy Maupin and Ralph Wednesday, Sept.9 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Check-in of all livestock animals in the livestock area 4 p.m. — Mandatory meeting for parents and exhibitors in the outdoor ring Thursday Sept. 10 8 a.m. — Swine confirmation in the Sale Barn. Order: Heavy, Medium, Light Weight After swine confirmation, Open
Carol Jeanne Scribner 1948-2020 Obituary August 12, 2020August 12, 20200 Carol Jeanne Scribner passed away Aug. 2. Carol was born Dec. 30, 1948, in Tillamook to Eldon L. Steele and Marian V. Ottenbacher Steele. Her greatest enjoyments in life were fishing, hunting, and camping, especially with family and friends. She also loved to travel, and she and her husband, Elliott, visited a
Crash on Highway 395C claims life News August 5, 2020August 5, 20200 On Sunday, Aug.2, at approximately 9:50 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Highway 395C near Lost Creek Timber Road. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Jon Meek, 63, of Riverside, Calif., was northbound when he attempted to pass
Lt. Needham resigns News August 5, 2020August 5, 20200 Following a months-long investigation (due primarily to delays on the part of District Attorney Joseph Lucas) into conduct and testimony, Lt. Brian Needham of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office submitted his resignation on July 7, 2020. The preliminary investigation into four different cases involving Needham started in January 2020. On April 24,
Hines councilor submits resignation, council discusses skate park, water project Hines Common Council News August 5, 2020August 5, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held July 14. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Under department head reports: • Hines Fire Chief Bob Spence reported that the department received two calls since the previous meeting. One was for a downed power line
Burns Council covers variety of topics Burns City Council News July 29, 2020July 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held July 22. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Police Chief Newt SkunkCap reported that the Burns Police Department has been very busy. The department confiscated more than 200 pounds of marijuana and a large sum
Renovations are under way at the Malheur Field Station News July 29, 2020July 29, 20200 The Malheur Field Station offers an opportunity to view wildlife like this nighthawk. It just may be one of the best-kept secrets in Harney County. Located just three miles from the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR), the Malheur Field Station offers a clean, quiet environment for those wanting to explore and enjoy
County considers wolf resolution County Court News July 29, 2020July 28, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held July 15. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: The court discussed a Letter of Promulgation regarding revised Harney County Emergency Operations Plans. Emergency Manager Paul Gray said an update will happen every two years to align