New year, new laws: What changed in Oregon News January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Important, new laws passed by the Oregon Legislature took effect on New Year’s Day. These statutes will impact the day-to-day lives of Oregonians, covering everything from restitution for crime victims to workers’ compensation to voter registration. “These changes will make Oregon more safe, more fair, and more affordable,” Senate Majority Leader
Hilander wrestling team takes top spot at Woodfin-Robinson Memorial Tournament Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Submitted photos From L to R: Burns seniors Carter Lardy, Andrew Barnes, and Hunter Kemper were honored Friday, along with their parents. The Burns Hilander wrestling team won the 12-team Woodfin-Robinson Memorial Tournament on Friday, Dec. 30, at Burns High School. Burns placed first with a score of 268. Madras came in second
Barbara Jean (Kutch) Norris 1934 – 2022 Obituary January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Barbara, 88, lost her three-year battle with Alzheimer/Dementia on Dec. 18, 2022, with her daughters by her side at Harney District Hospital in Burns. Barbara was born Aug. 26, 1934, in Weston, Ore., (on the mountain) to Cecil and Lucille (Miller) Kutch. She was raised throughout Oregon. She married Roy
Deborah Lee Richards Pike 1953 – 2022 Obituary January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Deb passed away on Oct. 9, 2022 at the Harney District Hospital. She had battled cancer and diabetes for years. She was born in Newport, Ore., on Dec. 15, 1953. She liked cooking and gardening. Deb is survived by daughter, Nicole Wilson; sister, Kathy Richards; and several nieces. She is preceded
Loretta Thompson 1956 – 2022 Obituary January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Loretta Thompson, age 66, of Burns, passed away on Dec. 28, 2022 in Reno, Nev. She was born in Arizona to Ernest Thompson and Irene Chavez. She was a long time resident of Burns. She loved fishing, camping, hunting, hanging out with her grandkids as well as the beach. She is preceded
Hines discusses RV ordinance Hines Common Council News December 28, 2022December 27, 20220 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Dec. 13. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. City Administrator Kirby Letham discussed Ordinance 333 (the RV ordinance). He said current city regulations do very little to address modern RVs and campers. This ordinance
The Bureau of Land Management reviews the past year News December 28, 2022December 28, 20220 Photo by Linda Watts, BLM August sunrise from Highway 78, just before the start of noxious weed spraying in the area. More than 35,500 acres of public lands were aerial treated in Harney County in 2022. Federal workers at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) tallied numerous accomplishments for your public lands
Burns Hilander wrestling takes first at Pendleton Red Lion Invitational Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Sports December 28, 2022December 28, 20220 With six, first-place finishers, the Burns Hilander wrestling team vaulted ahead of the competition, taking first in the Pendleton Red Lion Invitational held at the Pendleton Convention Center on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Kempton Richardson (106), Kale Cornell (126), Hazen Johnson (132), Carter Lardy (145), Hunter Kemper (152), and Easton Kemper (170)
Charles “Jack” Armstrong 1946 – 2022 Obituary December 28, 2022December 28, 20220 On Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, Charles “Jack” Armstrong passed away at the age of 76 at the VA home in Winfield, Kan. Charles O. Armstrong was born on Feb. 15, 1946 in Burns. His family moved to Willow Creek, in 1960, where he attended grade school. He attended High School
Crane Hot Springs celebrates 25 years Business Community News December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 To thank the community for its support, Crane Hot Springs is offering Harney County residents 75 percent off day use of the pond throughout December and January. Dan and Denise Kryger bought the Crane Hot Springs 25 years ago — on Dec. 25, 1997. During the past 25 years, the Krygers have