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Burns High School alumna inducted into Western Oregon University Hall of Fame

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Submitted photo Katie (Torland) Hein was recognized for her outstanding achievements in basketball at Western Oregon University.  The Western Oregon University (WOU) athletic department will be inducting three new members into the Hall of Fame this year, as the Wolves welcomed Kurt Davis, Duke Iverson, and Katie (Torland) Hein into the 2021

Harney Basin’s ranchers, plants, and wildlife are preparing for winter

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Photo by JESSICA HEDGES For local ranchers like Mitch Baker, fall is full of activities like caring for cattle. Meanwhile, area plants are going dormant for the winter.  by Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Colorful leaves piling on the ground and the crisp, cool mornings mean that fall has arrived in the Harney Basin.  For

Burns discusses its Urban Renewal Agency

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The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held Oct. 13. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. City Manager Dan Brown reported that he met with Harney District Hospital (HDH) Chief Executive Officer Dan Grigg who shared concerns from the hospital board regarding the Urban

Hines nearing end of extensive Water Improvement Project

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Submitted photo Hines’ new water tank now is complete and has been serving residents since Sept. 13 of this year.  The city of Hines provided the following summary of its Water Improvement Project. This summary has been edited for clarity and length: Hines is ready to start winding down its Water Improvement Project,

Field Trials find new home

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Submitted photos Breakaway of the first brace of the 2021 National Chukar Shooting Dog Championship.   The National Chukar Championships found a new home this year —  Roaring Springs Ranch in Fields. With the property owner’s permission, ranch manager Stacy Davis opened the gates to 15,000 acres adjacent to Skull Creek for

Deputy D.A. takes oath of office

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Submitted photo Harney County Deputy District Attorney Cody Coughlin took an oath of office on Oct. 7. Harney County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce that Cody Coughlin took an oath of office for admission to the practice of law on Oct. 7 in Harney County Circuit Court.  Coughlin recently passed his

Aviation is taking flight in Burns!

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Photo by CAMERON MOLT ION Country Flight Instructor Greg Kolt cutting Melodi Molt’s shirt tail after her first solo flight. by Lauren Svejcar for Burns Times-Herald It’s a great time to take to the Eastern Oregon skies and celebrate the world of aviation!  Many local folks have an aviation license; several new students are moving

Medical director asks county to revise COVID-19 resolution

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The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held Sept. 14. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Dr. Sarah Laiosa, public health medical director, discussed Resolution 2021-14 — the court’s resolution opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccine passports. Dr. Laiosa said language within the resolution

What is FLPMA, and why should we care?

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Submitted photo A youngster enjoying the Diamond Craters, which are managed by the Burns District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).  Over the past several years, we’ve referenced the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), which is pronounced “Flip-ma,” a few times. Since this month (Oct. 21, 2021) officially marks

Hines Council covers several subjects

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The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Sept. 14. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Amie Scott presented Duane Hutchins with a plaque that will be attached to the derrick in the Pavilion Park. The plaque acknowledges and thanks the citizens

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