Harney County Historical Society hosts luncheon Community February 4, 2026February 4, 20260 Photo courtesy HC Historical Society Karen Nitz shared books of old bottles. Scott Thomas shows off the types of bottles found at archaeological sites. The Harney County Historical Society facilitated a presentation on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Burns Elks Lodge. The Elks provided lunch. Scott Thomas presented information of the types
Hilanders log wins against Nyssa and Vale Burns Basketball February 4, 2026February 4, 20260 The BHS men’s basketball team logged two wins in Eastern Oregon League action this past week putting them on a five-game win streak. The Hilanders had four scorers in double-digits against Nyssa on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Jack Wright led with a team-high 16 points and 13 rebound double-double. He also logged
John Fredrick Witzel 1937-2026 Obituary January 28, 2026January 28, 20260 John Fredrick Witzel was born on Feb. 15, 1937, in Hines, to Fred and Pearl Witzel. He passed away on Jan. 20, 2026. Fred grew up on the family ranch near Frenchglen. He had three older half-sisters – Marion, Betty and Daisy. He went to grade school in Frenchglen, and graduated
Joshua D. Petersen 1976 – 2025 Obituary January 21, 2026January 21, 20260 Joshua D. Petersen was born on Dec. 29, 1976, to Jon and Suzie Laurance-Petersen. With the exception of a brief time during his freshman year of high school, Josh spent his entire life in Harney County, a place that shaped him and that he, in turn, gave so much back
Death Notice – Earl Hofman Obituary January 21, 2026January 21, 20260 Earl Hofman passed away at his home in Roseburg, on Friday Jan. 2. Earl was born in Hines. He was youngest of three children to Henry and Pauline Hofman. He worked for Edward Hines Lumber Company for over 25 years as a millwright. After leaving the mill he worked for the
Harney Basin Wetlands collaborative 2025 highlights News January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 Flooding in the basin in the spring of 2025. Photo courtesy of HDP Lauren Brown for Burns Times-Herald Collaboration can come in many forms. For the Harney Basin Wetlands Collaborative (HBWC), collaboration comes all year long. Josey Wilson, Harney Basin Ecological Coordinator, recently gave a presentation highlighting the work done by HBWC over
Garden planning starts now Community January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 Barbara Cannady for the Burns Times-Herald Do you want to plan for that bumper crop of a garden you need to off-set the rising cost of groceries? Or do you maybe want to participate in one of the local farmers markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA Box) program or school food programs? If
Hilander wrestling team dominates High Desert Classic in Klamath Falls Burns Wrestling January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 All four Harney County wrestling teams, Burns High School men and women’s team and Crane Union High School men and women’s team, traveled to Klamath Falls over the weekend on Saturday, Jan. 10, for the 2026 High Desert Classic. For the Hilander women’s team, all three wrestlers placed as they racked
John E. Howes 1944 – 2025 Obituary January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 John E. Howes 81 passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2025. A private service will be held in early March of this year under the direction of Hustad Funeral Home. Born in Burns, on March 3, 1944, John was the youngest of five children of Wayne and Hope Moyer Howes. They
Nancy Marie Kidwell 1937 – 2025 Obituary January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 Nancy Marie Kidwell passed away on Dec. 14, 2025, from age-related causes. She was 88 years old. Nancy was born in Roseburg, Ore., to Robert and Lois Gile on April 3, 1937. She married Charles McCowen in June 1957. He died in a logging accident in October 1966. Nancy married Richard