Harney Basin Wetlands collaborative 2025 highlights News January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 Flooding in the basin in the spring of 2025. Photo courtesy of HDP Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Collaboration can come in many forms. For the Harney Basin Wetlands Collaborative (HBWC), collaboration comes all year long. Josey Wilson, Harney Basin Ecological Coordinator, recently gave a presentation highlighting the work done by HBWC over
Burns Paiute Tribe brings heritage to life at community center display Burns Paiute Tribe November 26, 2025November 26, 20250 The Harney County Community Center came alive on Wednesday, Nov. 13, as more than thirty community members gathered to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a special display from the Burns Paiute Tribe. Curated by Adina Thomas, the Tribe’s Language and Culture Coordinator, the exhibit offers a rich glimpse into
All hail Queen Kailynn Grinder Community HC Fair & Rodeo September 24, 2025September 25, 20250 Kailynn Grinder, a senior attending Crane Union High School, was crowned the Harney County Fair Court Queen for 2026 during the Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, Harney County night rodeo. Kailynn participates in 4-H, FFA, trapshooting, and enjoys a variety of horse disciplines. She currently lives in rural Harney County with
Roaring Springs Ranch honored with national Rangeland Innovations Award News September 24, 2025September 25, 20250 Erik and Cindy Davies (center) received the award Sept. 17, also pictured, Brenda Younkin, BLM Senior Advisor (left), and Marlo Draper, BLM Division Chief for Forest, Rangeland, and Vegetation Resources (right). Photo courtesy of BLM The Davies and Sanders families of Roaring Springs Ranch were recently awarded the Bureau of Land Management’s
Leaders of Harney County sign petition Community News September 17, 2025September 17, 20250 The Wadatika Band of Northern Paiute have called the Harney Basin home since time immemorial. Known as the “Wada Seed Eaters,” the Wadatika have carried resilience through centuries of hardship and survival. In the 1800s, Tribal members were forcibly marched more than 300 miles through snow, yet many returned home,
Celebrating a successful 2025 Tribal Stewards Program in Eastern Oregon Burns Paiute Tribe September 17, 2025September 17, 20250 Tribal Stewards participants during the graduation celebration with the Burns Paiute Tribal Council and leadership from Lomakatsi and ONDA. - Submitted photo Hands-on workforce development and restoration education program serving young adults from the Burns Paiute Tribe and rural community By Lomakatsi Restoration Project Staff The Burns Paiute Tribe, Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA),
From flatbeds to fast horses – the 101st Harney County Fair is here! Community News September 3, 2025September 4, 20250 The tradition continues, and the spirit of the West rides strong! Harney County is proud to present the 101st Annual Harney County Fair and Rodeo, a celebration of heritage, heart, and pride in western values. From Sept. 2-6, Burns will come alive with the sights, sounds, and energy of the
2025 Harney County Fair & Rodeo Grand Marshals Community News September 3, 2025September 4, 20250 By Jessica Smith We are honored to announce Steve and Kristi Rickman as our Harney County Fair and Rodeo grand marshals. Steve grew up in Izee on a ranch and Kristi moved to Harney County in 1977 with her family. They ranched and raised hay on Crane-Buchanen RD. at the base
The Carnival is back at the Harney County Fair & Rodeo! Community News August 27, 2025August 27, 20250 The Harney County Fair & Rodeo are thrilled to welcome Wold Amusements this year! Bringing all the fun, lights, and rides you know and love! Get ready for thrills, squeals, and spinning wheels. The carnival will be open from Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 4-6, from 2-10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or
Burns District BLM plans medusahead treatments Agriculture News August 27, 2025August 27, 20250 This fall, the Bureau of Land Management, Burns District, will conduct aerial herbicide applications across about 15,000 acres to target the invasive grass medusahead on public lands heavily impacted by wildfire. “Medusahead can take over a landscape in just a few years if left unchecked,” said Sam Cisney, BLM Burns District