Burns High School Students of the Month announced News October 11, 2023October 10, 20230 Submitted photos From L-R: Fransisco Barela, Glenna Ryan, Hayley Smith, Lucian Miller, Caitlyn Horrell, and Jacob Zabala. Burns High School announced the Students of the Month for September. Two students are selected for each month. For the month of September, the character trait each student was selected for was integrity. Congratulations to freshmen,
Meet the 2024 Harney County Fair Court queen Community News October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 Submitted photo Queen Rylee Wilkinson poses for a photo with the Harney County Fair Board. by Rylee Wilkinson for Burns Times-Herald It’s very exciting to be here and to be a small part of carrying on a tradition 100 years in the making. My name is Rylee Wilkinson. I’m the daughter of Barry and Tammy
Hank Minor shares the art of falconry News October 4, 2023October 4, 20230 Submitted photo Falconer Hank Minor introduces his female Harris hawk, Molly, during a presentation at the Harney County Library. Hank Minor, a falconer from Sisters, presented an engaging and informative look at the art and practice of falconry at the Harney County Library on Sept. 27. After a brief history of the sport
Vegetation is thriving and invasive carp numbers are dwindling in Malheur Lake News September 27, 2023September 27, 20230 Photo by CONRAD GOWELL An underwater scene from Malheur Lake of Coontail Hornwort and other healthy, thriving underwater vegetation. By Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Malheur Lake is thriving this year! After two dry years, followed by a hearty snowpack and wet spring in 2023, fresh water inundated the lake in the perfect amount. In
Harney County CattleWomen award scholarships to four local students Agriculture News Youth September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photos by TERRI WATTS From L-R: Josie Norris of NewSun Energy, 2023 Harney County CattleWomen scholarship winners Emery Hammond, Ana Idoeta, Kaitlyn Wright, and Tayleur Baker, and Jake Stephens of NewSun Energy pose for a picture at the Chuckwagon Breakfast. NewSun Energy contributed to the CattleWomen’s scholarship fund. The Harney County CattleWomen
Petal It Forward returning to Burns Oct. 18 Business Community News September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photo by NOLAN GRAHAM Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — handing out flowers in downtown Burns during last year’s Petal It Forward event. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — will hand out hundreds of flowers to
Cases of West Nile were confirmed in Harney County Health Care News September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Stock photo You can help protect yourself by using mosquito repellents containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or Picardin. Be sure to follow the directions on the container. On Sept. 6, 2023, the Harney County Health Department reported that there have been two confirmed cases of West Nile illness in horses in
Betty Morgan named Grand Marshal of the 2023 Fair & Rodeo Community News September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 Submitted photos Betty Morgan was honored for her years of service to the Harney County Fair & Rodeo. The late Betty Morgan was named Grand Marshal of this year’s Harney County Fair & Rodeo. Betty was a true Harney County pioneer who always put her county and community first. As a youngster, she participated
Harney County Court discusses proposed Dark Sky Sanctuary designation County Court News September 6, 2023September 6, 20230 photo by BRANDON MCMULLEN From L-R: Members of the Harney County Court include Harney County Commissioner Patty Dorroh, Harney County Judge Bill Hart, and Harney County Commissioner Kristen Shelman. The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Aug. 16. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. The
Local schools welcome new teachers News August 23, 2023August 22, 20230 From L-R: New teachers Ryan Moss, Katie Sorenson, Brittany Wilke, and Jennifer Bertrand Students, it’s time to sharpen your pencils and dust off your backpacks, as the new school year is in full swing! If you attend classes within Harney County School District No. 3, you’re bound to see some new