Garfield taken into custody after two citizens were injured News June 21, 2023June 21, 20230 On June 13 at approximately 11 p.m., a Burns Police Department officer was flagged down by a citizen. That contact revealed that the citizen was reportedly injured and in route to Harney District Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Based on the initial contact, information regarding two potential crime scenes was obtained.
Davies named Oregon’s 3A Pitcher of the Year Burns Softball Burns Sports Sports June 21, 2023June 21, 20230 Photo courtesy of BURNS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL After leading the Burns Hilander softball team to the 2023 OSAA Class 3A state championship, junior pitcher Ayla Davies earned Oregon’s 3A Pitcher of the Year award. Burns' head coach, Robert Medley, was named Coach of the Year for 3A. A number of Hilanders also
Debris slides close Highway 20 News June 14, 2023June 13, 20230 Photos courtesy of OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. Highway 20 remains closed in Eastern Oregon between mileposts 189 and 223, due to debris slides that occurred near Juntura on June 11. U.S. Highway 20 remains closed in Eastern Oregon between mileposts 189 and 223, due to debris slides that occurred around midnight
City of Burns proposes Time, Place, and Manner Ordinance regarding homeless camping Burns City Council News June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 The city of Burns is considering implementing a new ordinance presented by the Time, Place, and Manner Committee regarding homeless camping. The Burns council will vote on the ordinance during its meeting on June 28 at 6 p.m. Public comment will be allowed within time constraints. Copies of the ordinance will
Timothy Dane Henshaw 1984 – 2023 Obituary June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 On Sunday, June 4, Timothy Dane Henshaw, (39), passed away surrounded by family and loved ones, at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Timmy, as most people knew him, was born in Tulare, Calif., on February 7, 1984, to Timothy and Susan Henshaw. He spent his early years on the
Marcella “Sally” Kahn 1931 – 2023 Obituary June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 Marcella “Sally” Kahn passed away at her home in Corvallis on May 28, 2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by family. She was born on April 23, 1931, in Mt. Angel, Ore., the eldest daughter of Emil and LaVelle Wilke. At three-years-old, her family relocated to Burns, where the
Darlene Dolores Wingfield (Heath) 1933 – 2023 Obituary June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 Darlene Dolores Wingfield (Heath) passed peacefully into Heaven, May 24, 2023, in Burns. Born to Royston “Doc” and Ellen (Beavers) Heath on Aug. 6, 1933, in Bakersfield, Calif. Darlene grew up on the Rosedale family farm. She was a hard-working farm girl, helping to raise cotton and alfalfa. In fact,
Celebration of Life – David L’Hommedieu Obituary June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 A Celebration of Life for David L’Hommedieu will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Compass Park, 2500 NW Crossing, Bend, Ore., 97703, from 1-3 p.m.
Memorial Service – William “Bill” Land Obituary June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 A Memorial Service for William “Bill” Land, who passed away on May 20, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 17, at Delintment Lake at 11 a.m.
A warmer-than-average summer is expected in the Harney Basin News June 7, 2023June 7, 20230 Photo courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A scene from the 2021 lightning-caused Bootleg Fire, which burned more than 400,000 acres. by Scott Barton for Burns Times-Herald Spring is a beautiful time of year in the Harney Basin. Wildflowers are in full bloom in the rolling hills of the sagebrush steppe. Wet meadows are full