Hines council ready to allow ATVs on city streets

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Operation would be allowed from October to May  With the winter season upon us, the Hines Common Council is ready to allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to operate on city streets. City Administrator Kirby Letham reviewed Ordinance 322, also referred to as “The ATV Ordinance,” and said that several citizens asked for permission

BluTaco, Champs Chicken offer new tastes

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When your stomach is growling for a quick, delicious meal, stop into BluTaco/Champs Chicken for something new. The two restaurants are located side-by-side inside Roots Market at the Shell Station, next to Burns High School. Offering “Simply Southwest Goodness,” BluTaco’s signature blue corn tortillas, burritos, and southwest bowls can be filled with

Crane girls win tournament title

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The Crane girls basketball team defeated McDermitt, Nev., 52-36 in the championship game of the Alycia Jenkins Memorial Tournament held Dec. 14-15 at Crane Union High School. The Lady Mustangs were led by Kelsie Siegner with 24 points, who was also named the tournament’s MVP. Riley Davis added nine points for

Concerns raised regarding unlicensed contractors

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Paul Zipser of Burns Electric and Dale Houck of Great Basin Plumbing attended the regular meeting of the Harney County Court to voice their concerns about people doing electrical, plumbing, and other work without the proper licenses or permits. “It’s getting rampant,” Zipser said. “It’s the ‘Wild West’ out there.” Explaining that

Family makes donation to BHS

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Hand tools and power machinery aimed at revitalizing mechanics program Last spring, Burns High School (BHS) received a generous donation from Lois Renwick and her family. The family contacted the school and offered a large amount of tools for the mechanics and welding shops. The tools belonged to their father, William

Burns improves to 6-0

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The Burns girls basketball team kept their unbeaten record intact by winning both games at the Running Raider Tournament held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8, at Lost River High School. Burns beat Lost River in the opening game 46-28. On the following day, the Hilanders ran past Lakeview 61-27. Burns, now 6-0, will

Brenda Kay Pointere 1958-2018 

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Brenda Kay Pointere passed away unexpectedly Dec. 1,  at the age of 60. Brenda was born April 8, 1958, in Payson, Utah, to Earl LeRoy and Darlene LaRue Peterson. She married Randy Pointere Jr. on June 12, 1976. Brenda was employed by Wagner’s Furniture for 19 years and was a partner at

Christmas Jamboree coming to town

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Harney County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the season with a Christmas Jamboree in downtown Burns on Saturday, Dec. 8. The events get under way with the most important meal of the day. Breakfast with Santa will be served at the

Interior Department representative hears locals’ concerns

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Timothy Williams, deputy director in the Office of External Affairs at the U. S. Interior Department, was the guest speaker at a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 29, hosted by the Harney Soil and Water Conservation District. Williams’ visit to Harney County was an effort to hear residents’ concerns  on a

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