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
Meet the new Burns Police Chief Community News January 25, 2023January 25, 20230 by Steve Macartney for the Burns Times-Herald My name is Steve Macartney. I’m honored to be the new chief of the Burns Police Department. I hold basic, intermediate, advanced, supervisory, and management police certificates through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. I was formerly the administrative sergeant at the McMinnville
Mollie Larson competing in Princess Half Marathon at Disney World Community News January 18, 2023January 18, 20231 by Mollie Larson for the Burns Times-Herald Hi, my name is Mollie Larson. My husband, Stan, and I moved to Harney County from Deschutes County 16 years ago. I was born without arms and face challenges every day, but I’ve never let it stop me from finding ways to do things, nor let
Oregon Attorney General files petition to dismiss Measure 114 block News January 18, 2023January 18, 20230 On Friday, Jan. 13, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum petitioned the Oregon Supreme Court to stop an injunction that was issued by Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Raschio last month. Issued on behalf of gun rights groups, Raschio’s injunction effectively put a hold on Measure 114. The gun-control measure,
Elected officials take oath of office County Court Election News January 11, 2023January 11, 20230 Photos by Brandon McMullen Clockwise from top left: Harney County Treasurer Bobbi Jo Heany, newly elected Harney County Judge Bill Hart, and Harney County Commissioner Patty Dorroh took the oath of office during a ceremony on Jan. 3. On Jan. 3, an Oath of Office Ceremony was performed at the Harney County
Members of Burns Paiute Tribe took part in ceremonial mule deer hunt Burns Paiute Tribe News January 11, 2023January 11, 20230 Submitted photo Members of the Burns Paiute Tribe participated in the first-ever ceremonial mule deer hunt at Malheur Refuge, in the Buena Vista area. by Peter Pearsall for Burns Times-Herald In October 2022, members of the Burns Paiute Tribe participated in the first-ever ceremonial mule deer hunt at Malheur Refuge, in the Buena Vista
Court discusses needed repairs at Rimrock Recycling County Court News January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Dec. 21. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Rick Paul of Rimrock Recycling discussed five topics with the court: 1. First on the agenda was the lease agreement. Harney County Judge Pete Runnels explained that a 10-year
New year, new laws: What changed in Oregon News January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Important, new laws passed by the Oregon Legislature took effect on New Year’s Day. These statutes will impact the day-to-day lives of Oregonians, covering everything from restitution for crime victims to workers’ compensation to voter registration. “These changes will make Oregon more safe, more fair, and more affordable,” Senate Majority Leader