Juntura’s Clare McKay to premier her feature film Arts and Entertainment News March 1, 2023March 1, 20230 Clare McKay of Juntura will be premiering her feature film, Living an American Dream, at the Rex Theater in Vale Sunday, March 5, at 7 p.m. Theater owner Mike Mclaughlin noted that Clare frequented the Rex with her family when she was young. He added, “We are honored to premiere [the film]
Meet Athletic Trainer Kaitlin Patterson Health Care News Sports February 22, 2023February 22, 20230 Please join Harney District Hospital in welcoming Athletic Trainer Kaitlin Patterson. Patterson is working out of the hospital’s Physical and Sports Therapy Clinic to establish an athletic training program at Burns and Crane high schools. You may have already seen her at a few local sporting events. Patterson is implementing injury-prevention
CAN Cancer hosts ‘Sip for the Cure’ tea party Community Health Care February 22, 2023February 22, 20230 CAN Cancer of Harney County hosted an Alice in Wonderland themed Sip for the Cure tea party Saturday, Feb. 18, in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. The event raised funds to provide financial support for local cancer patients who must travel to seek treatment. A total of 130 people
Burns High grad Keaton Molt is flying high News February 15, 2023February 15, 20230 Submitted photos Keaton Molt’s career as a pilot has taken him all over the world. Keaton Molt, who graduated from Burns High School in 2008, shares what it’s like to be a pilot. by Keaton Molt for Burns Times-Herald After graduating from Burns High School, I attended Silverhawk Aviation Academy in Caldwell, Idaho for professional
Crossroads of Harney County provides an update News February 15, 2023February 15, 20230 Submitted photos After six years of working and planning, Crossroads Ranch of Harney County began holding camps and lessons! This past year, Crossroads Ranch was blessed with a couple grants and large donations. The first was used to secure panels for the arena. The second was used to install Americans with Disabilities
Historical Society to host archaeologist Pat O’Grady Feb. 10 Community News February 8, 2023February 8, 20230 Submitted photos From L-R: The public is invited to the Burns Elks Lodge on Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. to watch a presentation by archaeologist Pat O'Grady. An archaeology site near Wagontire has unveiled significant evidence of habitation in Harney County as early as 18,000 years ago. Pat O’Grady will present
Efforts underway to address fire suppression, prevention, and restoration in Southeast Oregon Agriculture News February 8, 2023February 8, 20230 Photo by BRANDON MCMULLEN Aerial application of pre-emergent herbicide being applied August 2022. By Scott Barton for Burns Times-Herald One year ago, February 2022, the Harney County Wildfire Collaborative received $5 million from the Oregon Department of Forestry as part of Senate Bill 762 to address fire suppression, prevention, and restoration of sagebrush sea
Locals are cautiously hopeful about this year’s snowpack Agriculture News February 1, 2023February 2, 20230 by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald As we enter mid-winter, ranchers and scientists have reason to be optimistic about the water year, as current snowpack amounts are higher than normal. As of Jan. 1, snowpack numbers in Harney County are 176 percent of normal, according to data provided by the National Resource
Girl Scouts give back Community News Youth February 1, 2023February 1, 20230 Photo by ASHLEY GAROUTTE Local Girl Scout Troop 50142 has been busy giving back to the Harney County community! This group of generous, hard working girls donated 21 pairs of roller skates to High Desert Park & Recreation to help with the skate nights (pictured). The troop also donated $1,000 worth
Sip for the Cure tickets now on sale Community Health Care News January 25, 2023January 24, 20230 Don’t be late for a very important date! The Sip for the Cure Tea Party will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Journey down the rabbit hole with CAN Cancer of Harney County for the Alice in Wonderland-themed Sip