Ranchers and birds forced to face severe drought Agriculture News June 15, 2022June 15, 20220 Submitted photo Rancher Mitch Baker cutting native meadow hay in July 2020. by Amy S. Morfas for Burns Times-Herald According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 100 percent of Harney County is in a severe drought. What does this mean for local ranchers who depend on water to sustain and grow hay to feed their
Hilander Restaurant closing after 26 years Business News June 8, 2022June 8, 20220 Photo by WILSON LEE Owners Ping and John Lei inside Hilander Restaurant in downtown Burns. Burns’ beloved Hilander Restaurant is closing on June 19. A staple of downtown Burns, the Hilander has been serving delicious Chinese-American cuisine for the past 26 years. Owners Ping and John Lei purchased the restaurant from Tina and Mike
Court discusses future of Rimrock Recycling County Court News June 8, 2022June 8, 20220 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held June 1. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. Harney County Judge Pete Runnels invited Rimrock Recycling volunteers Eric Prell and Veronica Ayers-Prell to share an update, as the recycling center is struggling to stay open. Runnels reported
Local church hosts quilt project for Ukraine Community News June 1, 2022June 8, 20220 Submitted photos From L-R: Dahlia Bennett, Connie Hall, and Mariah Bennett participating in the community quilt project. In an effort to help Ukrainian people who are under siege from Russia, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted a community quilt project April 30 in Burns. Aware that some donations never make
Sign up for summer reading on June 3 News Youth June 1, 2022June 1, 20220 Are you looking for exciting ways to keep your kids engaged and entertained this summer? Bring them to Harney County Library throughout June and July for the summer reading program. Kids of all ages (from birth through high school) are welcome to join the fun! Registration will be held Saturday, June 3
Observing and honoring the rich history of Memorial Day News May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 Memorial Day on May 30 conjures images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools, and summertime for many Americans. But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as a time to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a holiday steeped in somber American history
Primary Election results Election News May 25, 2022May 25, 20220 The primary election was held Tuesday, May 17. Here are the unofficial results from the local election. Harney County Judge Bill Hart — 60.01 percent, 1,592 votes Pete Runnels — 39.88 percent, 1,058 votes Write-in — 0.11 percent, 3 votes Harney County Commissioner Position 2 Patty Dorroh — 62.81 percent, 1,564 votes Vern I. Brown Jr. — 15.9
Locksmith Sam Allen opens shop in Burns Business News May 18, 2022May 18, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Sam Allen moved back to Harney County to open Allen Key N Lock, a much-needed locksmith businesses in Burns. During the summer of 2021, Sam Allen — who now owns Allen Key N Lock, located at 25 E. Madison in Burns — was living in Portola, Calif., working
Citizens of Harney County clean up! Community News May 18, 2022May 18, 20220 Submitted photo From L-R: Harney County Judge Pete Runnels, Burns Fire Chief Scott Williamson, and Burns Police Chief Nancy Gardner painting at Triangle Park. On Saturday, May 14, more than 100 community members came together to make Harney County a little better! In Burns and Hines, participants worked on projects at Triangle Park,
Symmetry Care hosts Black Light Dance for middle schoolers News Youth May 11, 2022May 11, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Symmetry Care partnered with numerous local organizations to host a Black Light Dance for local middle school students. Part of Symmetry Care’s prevention program, the dance was intended to show youth that they can have fun without using drugs and alcohol. On Thursday, May 28, Symmetry Care Inc.