Jim Kowash 1937-2018 Obituary July 25, 2018July 26, 20180 Jim Kowash, 80, passed away July 10 at his home in Malad, Idaho. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, LaVeta Kowash; children, Anita (Dale) Shouse of McCune, Kan., Bernice Kowash of Tremonton, Utah, James Kowash of Malad, Joyce (Kevin) Hofman of Malad, and Louise (Jon) Hotchkiss of Eugene;
Solar car competition coming to town Community News July 18, 2018July 18, 20180 On Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22, solar cars competing in the American Solar Challenge 2018 will be coming to Burns. The solar cars are expected to arrive between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, depending on traffic, weather, and energy management decisions made by each of the teams. On
Increased fire danger brings increased restrictions News July 18, 2018July 18, 20180 Due to increased fire danger and dry weather conditions on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District, Industrial Fire Precaution Level II (IFPL II) is being implemented along with Phase A of the Public Use Restrictions (PURS), effective as of Saturday, July 14, at 12:01 a.m. (PDT). IFPL regulates activities on the forest
Walden applauds Hammonds’ pardon News July 11, 2018July 11, 20180 On July 10, Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released the following statement applauding the pardon of Dwight and Steven Hammond: “Today is a win for justice, and an acknowledgment of our unique way of life in the high desert, rural West. I applaud President Trump for thoroughly reviewing the facts of
Barbara Maher 1949-2018 Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Barbara Maher, 68, passed away July 7 at her home in Princeton, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in September of 1949 in the Weiser, Idaho, hospital. She lived with her family on a ranch in Jordan Valley, until the age of 3. In 1952, they moved to the ranch
Ronald Graeme McComb Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Ronald Graeme McComb passed away June 30. Ron was an artist, a healer, a story-teller, a scholar, an activist, and a toucher of souls. He was generous with his laughter and his compassion, forging strong connections with many people throughout his long and vibrant life. Ron was born in Burns in 1938,
Raymond “Ray” Curtis 1935-2018 Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Raymond “Ray” Curtis passed away from cancer July 6, 2018, surrounded by family. Raymond was born May 18, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Auer and Ada (Johnson) Curtis. Ray grew up in Burns and worked as a ranch hand in the Steens Mountain area during his teens. He joined
Bob Christensen 1935-2018 Obituary July 11, 2018July 13, 20180 Bob Christensen, 83 years young, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 30, 2018. He suffered from dementia and COPD for the past 5 years. Bob was born Jan. 17, 1935, to Willie and Eva Christensen. He was the oldest of three children. His sister, Phyllis, was born just
Biomass Cooperative meeting set for July 10 News July 3, 2018July 3, 20180 High Desert Biomass Cooperative will be holding a community meeting for Burns and Hines residents from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the Harney County Community Center. The meeting will be to discuss the expansion of the heating district in Burns and the possibility of expansion in Hines. This
Charles Dalton Vawter 1929-2018 Obituary July 3, 2018July 5, 20183 Chuck Vawter passed away peacefully June 12, after a brief illness, with his family near him. Charles Dalton Vawter was born May 9, 1929, in Grand Junction, Colo., into a degree of poverty that he spent his adulthood happy and proud none of his descendants ever experienced. The ninth of 10