Falls Fire grows to over 85,000 acres News July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 A retardant drop on the Falls Fire, July 10. Photo by RICK VETTER As of Tuesday, July 16 at 12 noon: The Falls Fire has consumed over 85,000 acres of public and private lands northwest of Burns. This human-caused fire started July 10 and remains under investigation. • Initial attack resources attempted direct
$1.3 million tax avoidance hits district budgets News July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald It is not illegal to postpone payment of property taxes and expect the accruing interest to be added to the final calculation. When your home or business is for sale, in fact, many would argue that strategy might be “good business,” depending upon the circumstances. Invest that
2024 Tribal Stewards participants get to work in eastern Oregon Burns Paiute Tribe Community July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Hands-on natural resources and restoration education program serving inter-tribal young adults Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) and Lomakatsi Restoration Project have announced the launch of the 2024 Tribal Stewards program, which brings together a nine-member inter-tribal crew to work on ecological restoration projects in Oregon’s high desert. Serving members of the
Marrissa Jane Sherrill 1993 – 2024 Obituary July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Marrissa Jane Sherrill was born in Portland on Dec. 19, 1993. Marrissa and her beautiful contagious laugh, her gorgeous eyes, and quick wit gained her beautiful angel wings in the early hours of June 24, 2024, due to an epileptic grand mal seizure, in the comfort of her own home. Marrissa
Celebration of Life – Robert and Peggy Connall Obituary July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 There will be a celebration of life potluck picnic for Robert Connall (May 12, 1935 - March 30, 2024) and Peggy Connall (Sept. 10, 1938 - April 5, 2023) on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hines Park. Please bring a side dish or dessert if
Funeral Notice – Donna Novell Gunkle Obituary July 17, 2024July 17, 20240 Donna Novell Gunkle, 92, passed away in The Aspens on Saturday, July 13, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10 a.m. in LaFollette’s Chapel, a vault interment will follow in the Burns Cemetery.
Harney County shelters are open to help people stay cool during heat wave Community News July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Cooling centers are opening across Oregon to help people beat the heat during excessively high temperatures this week. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is working with 211info to get information out and ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in Oregon, especially those most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. “Our
Lunch in the park: Feeds body and mind Community July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Submitted photo Barbara Cannady for Burns Times-Herald “Lunch in the Park” is funded by the Department of Education. The program is now available throughout Oregon. Channon Rebeiro has been feeding children for over twenty years, and she remembers names. With the mission of getting families to spend time together, she’s the Program Manager for
July’s Featured Artist at the Chamber Gallery: Robin Jackson Pottery Arts and Entertainment July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Robin Jackson Pottery is currently showcased as the Chamber Gallery’s featured artist. With a career spanning over half a century, Robin Jackson has dedicated himself to creating both functional and decorative art and pottery. Originally from Condon, Ore., Robin earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon in Eugene and
Jesse James Calkins 1983 – 2024 Obituary July 10, 2024July 10, 20240 Jesse James Calkins was born Sept. 15, 1983, in Burns. He went to be home with the lord near Eugene, on June 22, 2024, at 40-years-old. Services for Jess will be at the Harney County Church of the Nazarene, on Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m. A potluck will follow