Celebration of Life – David L’Hommedieu Obituary June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 A Celebration of Life for David L’Hommedieu will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Compass Park, 2500 NW Crossing, Bend, Ore., 97703, from 1-3 p.m.
Memorial Service – William “Bill” Land Obituary June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 A Memorial Service for William “Bill” Land, who passed away on May 20, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 17, at Delintment Lake at 11 a.m.
A warmer-than-average summer is expected in the Harney Basin News June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Photo courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A scene from the 2021 lightning-caused Bootleg Fire, which burned more than 400,000 acres. by Scott Barton for Burns Times-Herald Spring is a beautiful time of year in the Harney Basin. Wildflowers are in full bloom in the rolling hills of the sagebrush steppe. Wet meadows are full
BIFZ moves Fire Danger rating up to moderate News June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Due to increasing temperatures and drier fuels, Burns Interagency Fire Zone (BIFZ) moved from a Fire Danger Rating of low to moderate on Friday, June 2. This includes all of Burns District Bureau of Land Management and Emigrant Creek Ranger District within the Malheur National Forest. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level
Back-2-Back champs: Hilanders finish off perfect season Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Photos courtesy of BURNS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL The Burns Hilander softball team claimed its second consecutive state title by defeating the Scio Loggers, 1-0, at University of Oregon’s Jane Sanders Stadium on Friday, June 2. In a record-breaking season, the Burns Hilander softball team downed the Scio Loggers in 12 innings, 1-0,
Sharon Wagner 1961 – 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Sharon Wagner passed away on May 25, 2023 from pancreatic cancer. Sharon was born on Nov. 4, 1961 in San Francisco, Calif., to Richard and Marlene Watkins. She joined two sisters Catherine (Petersen) and Susan (Hughes). The Watkins family moved to Burns in 1964 where her dad started a job at
Sally “Tam” Tameria Branson Oct. 10, 1939 – April 28, 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Tam Branson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 28, 2023, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories. She was a remarkable woman who brought love, laughter, and joy to all those fortunate enough to know her. Tam was born in Pendleton, on Oct. 10, 1939 to
Darrel “Moose” Simmons 1949 – 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Darrel “Moose” Simmons, age 73, passed away at his home in John Day on May 24, 2023. A celebration of life in his honor will be held on July 8th, 2023, at the Elks Lodge at 1:00 PM in JohnDay. Darrel was born at the Blue Mt. Hospital in Prairie City, on
Alan Williams 1931 – 2023 Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Alan Williams was born to Lee and Gladys (South) Williams on Oct. 10, 1931, in Burns. He lived at the Gearhard Ranch at Van the first ten years of his life, and attended school at Van for two years and another at the small school at Wolf Creek. The family then
Celebration of Life – Phyllis Harris Obituary June 7, 2023June 7, 20231 A Celebration of Life for Phyllis Boswell Harris will be held Saturday, June 17, at the Burns Elks Lodge. Family and friends are invited to participate in a graveside service beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Burns Cemetery. A dinner will follow at the Burns Elks Lodge from 4:30-7 p.m. Please