Deborah Lee Richards Pike 1953 – 2022 Obituary January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Deb passed away on Oct. 9, 2022 at the Harney District Hospital. She had battled cancer and diabetes for years. She was born in Newport, Ore., on Dec. 15, 1953. She liked cooking and gardening. Deb is survived by daughter, Nicole Wilson; sister, Kathy Richards; and several nieces. She is preceded
Loretta Thompson 1956 – 2022 Obituary January 4, 2023January 4, 20230 Loretta Thompson, age 66, of Burns, passed away on Dec. 28, 2022 in Reno, Nev. She was born in Arizona to Ernest Thompson and Irene Chavez. She was a long time resident of Burns. She loved fishing, camping, hunting, hanging out with her grandkids as well as the beach. She is preceded
Hines discusses RV ordinance Hines Common Council News December 28, 2022December 27, 20220 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council and Budget Committee meeting held Dec. 13. These minutes were edited for clarity and length. City Administrator Kirby Letham discussed Ordinance 333 (the RV ordinance). He said current city regulations do very little to address modern RVs and campers. This ordinance
The Bureau of Land Management reviews the past year News December 28, 2022December 28, 20220 Photo by Linda Watts, BLM August sunrise from Highway 78, just before the start of noxious weed spraying in the area. More than 35,500 acres of public lands were aerial treated in Harney County in 2022. Federal workers at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) tallied numerous accomplishments for your public lands
Burns Hilander wrestling takes first at Pendleton Red Lion Invitational Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Sports December 28, 2022December 28, 20220 With six, first-place finishers, the Burns Hilander wrestling team vaulted ahead of the competition, taking first in the Pendleton Red Lion Invitational held at the Pendleton Convention Center on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Kempton Richardson (106), Kale Cornell (126), Hazen Johnson (132), Carter Lardy (145), Hunter Kemper (152), and Easton Kemper (170)
Charles “Jack” Armstrong 1946 – 2022 Obituary December 28, 2022December 28, 20220 On Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, Charles “Jack” Armstrong passed away at the age of 76 at the VA home in Winfield, Kan. Charles O. Armstrong was born on Feb. 15, 1946 in Burns. His family moved to Willow Creek, in 1960, where he attended grade school. He attended High School
Crane Hot Springs celebrates 25 years Business Community News December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 To thank the community for its support, Crane Hot Springs is offering Harney County residents 75 percent off day use of the pond throughout December and January. Dan and Denise Kryger bought the Crane Hot Springs 25 years ago — on Dec. 25, 1997. During the past 25 years, the Krygers have
Ban on Measure 114 to stay in effect News December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 On Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Burns, Harney County Circuit Court Judge Robert S. Raschio ruled that he would continue a temporary restraining order on Measure 114 (M114) until he receives notice from the state on the new permit system to purchase a firearm in the state of Oregon. M114 passed in
Hilanders place first, Mustangs place eighth at Sisters GFP Invitational Burns Sports Burns Wrestling Crane Sports Crane Wrestling Sports December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 Photo by DARBIE KEMPER The Hilander wrestling team poses with their first-place trophy at Sisters. With a total of 161 points, the Burns Hilander wrestling team edged out La Pine to take first place at the Sisters GFP Invitational, which was held at Sisters High School on Saturday, Dec. 17. La Pine finished
Dale H. Berry 1936 –2022 Obituary December 21, 2022December 21, 20220 Dale H. Berry passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. He was born June 1, 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to his parents Clinton and Veda (Campbell) Berry. Dale was raised in Eastern Idaho; living in Blackfoot and Salmon, Idaho. Dale served in the United