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Grant awarded for Bon Temps renovation

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Photo by  SAMANTHA WHITE The motel will be converted into short-term lodging units, serving the community’s short-term housing needs and bringing more tourism to Burns’ “Main Street”. Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded a $200,000 grant to the Burns Main Street Task Force to assist in the

Protect your pets on the Fourth of July

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The food, fireworks, and festivities associated with July Fourth are fun for most Americans, but the same can’t be said for our pets.   Ask any pet owner— this holiday is often traumatic for four-legged family members, who can have a phobic reaction to fireworks and other loud sights and sounds.

Preparations under way for upcoming fire season

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Photo courtesy of InciWeb A crew member on the 2021 Black Butte Fire. by Scott Barton for Burns Times-Herald Spring has sprung in Harney County. Cold temperatures are giving way to warm/long days, signs of renewal, and new life. Migratory birds have marked their annual return, wildflowers are in bloom, and the landscape is

Symmetry Care Inc. opening a coffee shop

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Symmetry Care Inc. is excited to announce a new project aimed at continuing the revitalization of downtown Burns and helping people gain job skills, build self-confidence, and contribute to others.  Symmetry Care purchased the former Hilander Restaurant and will repurpose it into a coffee shop that reflects the aesthetic principles displayed

Casey Eye Institute focuses on local vision care

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Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE From L-R: Francisco Merino, Dove Spector, Verian Wedeking, and Dr. Mitch Brinks of the Casey Eye Institute pose for a photo outside of the mobile vision clinic.  Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Casey Eye Institute provides eye care for adults and children throughout the Pacific Northwest and

Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grinder bike race rolling through town this weekend

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Photo by CAMERON SANDERS Riders preparing to start last year’s Skull Gravel Grinder bike race.  The Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grinder bike race is rolling through Harney County this Saturday, June 18. Billed as “America’s ‘gnarliest’ gravel race,” the Skull 120/60/30’s rugged route highlights Harney County’s trying terrain, which sets Eastern Oregon apart from

High Desert Music Jamboree will be held June 16-18

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Submitted photo Jamming will abound this weekend at the High Desert Music Jamboree at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Are you ready for some foot-stomping old time music? Come on down to the High Desert Music Jamboree at Harney County Fairgrounds June 16-18, hosted by the Oregon OldTime Fiddlers. This longstanding event of 31 years

Ranchers and birds forced to face severe drought

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Submitted photo Rancher Mitch Baker cutting native meadow hay in July 2020. by Amy S. Morfas for Burns Times-Herald According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 100 percent of Harney County is in a severe drought. What does this mean for local ranchers who depend on water to sustain and grow hay to feed their

Hilander Restaurant closing after 26 years

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Photo by WILSON LEE Owners Ping and John Lei inside Hilander Restaurant in downtown Burns.  Burns’ beloved Hilander Restaurant is closing on June 19. A staple of downtown Burns, the Hilander has been serving delicious Chinese-American cuisine for the past 26 years.  Owners Ping and John Lei purchased the restaurant from Tina and Mike

Court discusses future of Rimrock Recycling

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The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held June 1. These minutes were edited for clarity and length.  Harney County Judge Pete Runnels invited Rimrock Recycling volunteers Eric Prell and  Veronica Ayers-Prell to share an update, as the recycling center is struggling to stay open.  Runnels reported

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