On Thursday, July 7, a Silvies Ranch employee located a 2004 Toyota van with a deceased individual inside of it. The van was located just inside of Grant County, near the Grant/Harney county line.  After conducting an initial investigation, law enforcement located a second body inside of the vehicle.  The deceased individuals

Camping at South Steens and Page Springs just got easier. You can now pay your overnight fees electronically!  Are you thinking about visiting Steens Mountain this summer? If you’re planning to stay at South Steens or Page Springs campgrounds, don’t worry about bringing cash for overnight fees. The Bureau of Land

Photo by  SAMANTHA WHITE The motel will be converted into short-term lodging units, serving the community’s short-term housing needs and bringing more tourism to Burns’ “Main Street”. Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded a $200,000 grant to the Burns Main Street Task Force to assist in the

The food, fireworks, and festivities associated with July Fourth are fun for most Americans, but the same can’t be said for our pets.   Ask any pet owner— this holiday is often traumatic for four-legged family members, who can have a phobic reaction to fireworks and other loud sights and sounds.

Photo courtesy of InciWeb A crew member on the 2021 Black Butte Fire. by Scott Barton for Burns Times-Herald Spring has sprung in Harney County. Cold temperatures are giving way to warm/long days, signs of renewal, and new life. Migratory birds have marked their annual return, wildflowers are in bloom, and the landscape is