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
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
Three lives lost following Highway 20 crash News July 19, 2023July 19, 20230 Submitted photo Three people died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20 (near milepost 85) on July 11. On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at approximately 4:53 p.m., the Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 85, in Harney County. A 1997 Peterbilt and trailer, operated by
New evidence suggests humans occupied area outside of Riley more than 18,000 years ago News July 12, 2023July 12, 20230 Photo courtesy of Bureau of Land Management The Rimrock Draw Rockshelter, located outside of Riley, may be one of the oldest human-occupation sites in North America. Oregon archaeologists have found evidence suggesting humans occupied the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter outside of Riley, more than 18,000 years ago. University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and
Burns Council considering comprehensive plan amendment, zone change for housing project Burns City Council News July 12, 2023July 12, 20230 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held June 28. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Darrin Henry of Henry’s Burns Holdings LLC submitted a request for a comprehensive plan amendment and zone change for a parcel of land (totaling 158.79 acres) on West
Gardner resigns from city manager position, Erwin to serve as interim Burns City Council News June 28, 2023June 28, 20230 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held June 14. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Nancy Gardner resigned from the city manager position, and Judy Erwin was appointed the Burns interim city manager, effective June 12. Councilor Jen Hoke made a motion to approve
Symmetry Care provides full-circle treatment options for mental health and addictions Health Care News June 28, 2023June 28, 20230 Facilities across the country specialize in mental health or addictions counseling, but Burns boasts one of the few organizations to also include wellness for a multi-faceted approach to real-life success. Symmetry Care addresses symptoms from mental, physical, and emotional perspectives for deep, lasting change. New clients with Symmetry Care begin with
Garfield taken into custody after two citizens were injured News June 21, 2023June 21, 20230 On June 13 at approximately 11 p.m., a Burns Police Department officer was flagged down by a citizen. That contact revealed that the citizen was reportedly injured and in route to Harney District Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Based on the initial contact, information regarding two potential crime scenes was obtained.
Debris slides close Highway 20 News June 14, 2023June 13, 20230 Photos courtesy of OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. Highway 20 remains closed in Eastern Oregon between mileposts 189 and 223, due to debris slides that occurred near Juntura on June 11. U.S. Highway 20 remains closed in Eastern Oregon between mileposts 189 and 223, due to debris slides that occurred around midnight