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
Symmetry Care provides full-circle treatment options for mental health and addictions Health Care News June 28, 2023June 28, 20230 Facilities across the country specialize in mental health or addictions counseling, but Burns boasts one of the few organizations to also include wellness for a multi-faceted approach to real-life success. Symmetry Care addresses symptoms from mental, physical, and emotional perspectives for deep, lasting change. New clients with Symmetry Care begin with
Garfield taken into custody after two citizens were injured News June 21, 2023June 21, 20230 On June 13 at approximately 11 p.m., a Burns Police Department officer was flagged down by a citizen. That contact revealed that the citizen was reportedly injured and in route to Harney District Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Based on the initial contact, information regarding two potential crime scenes was obtained.
Debris slides close Highway 20 News June 14, 2023June 13, 20230 Photos courtesy of OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. Highway 20 remains closed in Eastern Oregon between mileposts 189 and 223, due to debris slides that occurred near Juntura on June 11. U.S. Highway 20 remains closed in Eastern Oregon between mileposts 189 and 223, due to debris slides that occurred around midnight
City of Burns proposes Time, Place, and Manner Ordinance regarding homeless camping Burns City Council News June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 The city of Burns is considering implementing a new ordinance presented by the Time, Place, and Manner Committee regarding homeless camping. The Burns council will vote on the ordinance during its meeting on June 28 at 6 p.m. Public comment will be allowed within time constraints. Copies of the ordinance will
A warmer-than-average summer is expected in the Harney Basin News June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Photo courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A scene from the 2021 lightning-caused Bootleg Fire, which burned more than 400,000 acres. by Scott Barton for Burns Times-Herald Spring is a beautiful time of year in the Harney Basin. Wildflowers are in full bloom in the rolling hills of the sagebrush steppe. Wet meadows are full
BIFZ moves Fire Danger rating up to moderate News June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Due to increasing temperatures and drier fuels, Burns Interagency Fire Zone (BIFZ) moved from a Fire Danger Rating of low to moderate on Friday, June 2. This includes all of Burns District Bureau of Land Management and Emigrant Creek Ranger District within the Malheur National Forest. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level
Whittier Hotel restoration receives Main Street Grant Business Community News May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Submitted photo The Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will be home to a hotel and brewery. On Tuesday, May 30, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced that the Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will receive just under $200,000 from the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant program. Grant funds will be used