Celebration of Life – Timothy Dane Henshaw Obituary August 9, 2023August 9, 20230 A Celebration of Life for Timothy Dane Henshaw, will be hosted on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 1 p.m., at The Ivy Stone, 253 N. Broadway Avenue in Burns, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Brain Trauma Foundation at braintrauma.org.
Tayleur Baker awarded Ronald Reagan Foundation scholarship News Youth August 2, 2023August 2, 20230 Submitted photo Tayleur Baker (third from left) with the other recipients of the 2023 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, in partnership with GE, recognized this year’s class of GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program recipients. These students were selected for their exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Tayleur Baker of
Human-caused fires on the rise in the Pacific Northwest News August 2, 2023August 2, 20230 The Pacific Northwest has seen a significant increase in human-caused wildfires compared to the same period last year. Since June 1, there have already been 197 human-caused or undetermined caused fire starts that have impacted National Forest lands in Oregon and Washington. The reasons behind this increase are unknown, but
Hi-Desert Swim Team finishes season at district meet Sports August 2, 2023August 2, 20230 Photo by KYLEE MURPHY The Hi-Desert Swim Team wrapped up its season at the East Cascade Districts in Burns, Friday-Sunday, July 26-28. Newer and younger swimmers got to take part in the Hi-Desert Swim Team Fun Meet. Hi-Desert Swim Team finals results from the district meet are as follows: Individual Medley 100 Meter Women 9-10
Catherine White to serve as Interim CEO for Harney District Hospital Health District Board of Directors News July 26, 2023July 25, 20230 Photo by RUTHIE’S IN HIS IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY During a special meeting held Friday, July 21, the Harney County Health District Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend an offer to Catherine White to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Health District for one year. In this role, White
Local Chapter of P.E.O. celebrates 40th year in Harney County Community News July 26, 2023July 25, 20230 Submitted photo Current and past members of the local EY P.E.O. Sisterhood, along with P.E.O. scholarship recipients, celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Chapter with a potluck on July 12. On July 12, the local Chapter EY P.E.O. Sisterhood celebrated its 40th year in Harney County. Current and past P.E.O. members, as
Reiss wins 2023 Golden Sparky Award Community News July 26, 2023July 25, 20230 Submitted photo Hines Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief David Reiss (center) with his Golden Sparky Award, which he won for excellence in fire prevention and public safety education. David Reiss, assistant chief of the Hines Volunteer Fire Department, was awarded the 2023 Golden Sparky Award. The Golden Sparky recognizes a fire service member
Memorial Service – Darlene Wingfield Obituary July 26, 2023July 26, 20230 A Memorial Service will be held for Darlene Wingfield on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 1 p.m., in Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Burns.
Death Notice – Fred O. Wilson Obituary July 26, 2023July 26, 20230 Fred O. Wilson, formerly of Burns, passed away on July 16, at Juniper House, at the age of 95. A private family services is pending.
Ever changing conditions force ranchers, wildlife to adapt in the Harney Basin News July 19, 2023July 19, 20230 Photos by BRANDON MCMULLEN Livestock feeding in the flood lands in the morning. by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald The last few years of drought have been hard on hay producers in the Harney Basin. That’s why this year’s healthy snowpack and wet spring have been welcome change. However, such wild swings from one year