Tayleur Baker awarded Ronald Reagan Foundation scholarship News Youth August 2, 2023August 2, 20230 Submitted photo Tayleur Baker (third from left) with the other recipients of the 2023 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, in partnership with GE, recognized this year’s class of GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program recipients. These students were selected for their exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Tayleur Baker of
Human-caused fires on the rise in the Pacific Northwest News August 2, 2023August 2, 20230 The Pacific Northwest has seen a significant increase in human-caused wildfires compared to the same period last year. Since June 1, there have already been 197 human-caused or undetermined caused fire starts that have impacted National Forest lands in Oregon and Washington. The reasons behind this increase are unknown, but
Catherine White to serve as Interim CEO for Harney District Hospital Health District Board of Directors News July 26, 2023July 25, 20230 Photo by RUTHIE’S IN HIS IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY During a special meeting held Friday, July 21, the Harney County Health District Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend an offer to Catherine White to serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Health District for one year. In this role, White
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