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HCSO Sgt. Tiller is the Interim Chief at Burns Police Dept. - Elkhorn Media Group

BURNS – Harney County Sheriff Dan Jenkins issued a press release regarding law enforcement coverage in Burns. Find the Sheriff’s news release below: (Press Release from Harney County Sheriff Dan Jenkins)On October 13, 2025, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Burns entered into a 90-day intergovernmental agreement to ensure continued leadership and public safety in Burns to fill the vacancy left when Chief Macartney resigned Octob…Burns · Burns Read Article

Burns keeps good times rolling in starting 3A title defense 6-0

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If Burns entered last year’s Class 3A state playoffs under the radar, there was good reason.The Hilanders hadn’t won a state title since 2014. Moreover, they were seeded No. 11, and no team seeded that low had won a championship in any classification since the OSAA began seeding the entire bracket in 2013.Burns · Burns Read Article

Stacy Davies of Harney County awarded OEMA Volunteer of the Year - Elkhorn Media Group

HARNEY COUNTY – The Harney County Sheriff’s Office recently shared some exciting news on a local volunteer. Stacy Davies was awarded the Emergency Management Volunteer of the Year Award from the Oregon Emergency Management Association. Davies was presented the award at the OEMA conference recently. Harney County Emergency Management reports he was gracious and mentioned several local residents and their efforts. Stacy is a chairperson for the Ha…Harney County · Harney County Read Article

City of Hines is against opening burning the next couple of days - Elkhorn Media Group

HINES-City of Hines Fire Chief, Chief Murphy is advising against open burning for the next couple of days due to the expected high winds around 25 mph. If you have questions, please contact the City of Hines at 573.2251. The post City of Hines is against opening burning the next couple of days appeared first on Elkhorn Media Group.Hines, Oregon · Hines Read Article

Deadlines coming soon to request funding from Harney County Long Term Recover due to Harney County Flooding - Elkhorn Media Group

HARNEY COUNTY-Bob Yunker and Christi Mace spoke on Harney County Live about the Harney County Long Term Recovery Group. Bob and Christi explain what the group is and how it was created after the 2025 flood to help Harney County Residents. Bob and Christi explained that they are wrapping up the flooding and that deadlines will be coming to an end soon to help residents with funding to repair their homes if they were damaged by the 2025 spring flo…Harney County · Harney County Read Article

City of Hines Halloween road closure notification - Elkhorn Media Group

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How an optometrist got tourists to notice this tiny Oregon city with a Prohibition theme hotel

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Burns offers renovated historic accommodations, proximity to natural attractions, and a growing food scene that's making it more than just a stopover point.Food & Drink · Burns Read Article

Robert (Bob) James Stearns 1933 – 2025 – Burns Times-Herald

Bob Stearns, 91, passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2025. A service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at the Burns Elks Lodge at 1 p.m. Bob was born on a family ranch in Fruitvale, Idaho, on Oct. 11, 1933, to Winfield Stearns and Frances (Abshire) Stearns. At the age of four, Bob lost his mom, leaving an older brother and sister to assist with looking out for him. He worked on various family ranches between Cottonwood and Grangeville, Id…Burns · Burns Read Article

Low Oxygen Levels Blamed for Massive Trout Die-Off Near Burns

Biologists say nearly 800 rainbow trout died in a Harney County pond after low oxygen levels caused by a natural turnover event. ODFW will re-stock the pond later this fall once conditions improve.Fish · Burns See the Story

A Burns Oregon woman arrested for assault with a baseball bat - Elkhorn Media Group

BURNS (Released from Hines Police Department)-In the early morning hours on September 30, 2025, Burns and Hines Police Departments responded to an address in Burns for a Domestic Violence call. Upon arrival, officers observed a male suffering from head injuries caused by a baseball bat. After an initial investigation, 36-year-old Kaley Soma, of Burns, was arrested for Assault II, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Harassment. Soma was arrested and hou…Sports · Burns Read Article

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HCSO Sgt. Tiller is the Interim Chief at Burns Police Dept. - Elkhorn Media Group

Burns keeps good times rolling in starting 3A title defense 6-0

Stacy Davies of Harney County awarded OEMA Volunteer of the Year - Elkhorn Media Group

City of Hines is against opening burning the next couple of days - Elkhorn Media Group

Deadlines coming soon to request funding from Harney County Long Term Recover due to Harney County Flooding - Elkhorn Media Group

City of Hines Halloween road closure notification - Elkhorn Media Group

How an optometrist got tourists to notice this tiny Oregon city with a Prohibition theme hotel

Robert (Bob) James Stearns 1933 – 2025 – Burns Times-Herald

Low Oxygen Levels Blamed for Massive Trout Die-Off Near Burns

A Burns Oregon woman arrested for assault with a baseball bat - Elkhorn Media Group

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HCSO Sgt. Tiller is the Interim Chief at Burns Police Dept. - Elkhorn Media Group

Burns keeps good times rolling in starting 3A title defense 6-0

Stacy Davies of Harney County awarded OEMA Volunteer of the Year - Elkhorn Media Group

City of Hines is against opening burning the next couple of days - Elkhorn Media Group

Deadlines coming soon to request funding from Harney County Long Term Recover due to Harney County Flooding - Elkhorn Media Group

City of Hines Halloween road closure notification - Elkhorn Media Group

How an optometrist got tourists to notice this tiny Oregon city with a Prohibition theme hotel

Robert (Bob) James Stearns 1933 – 2025 – Burns Times-Herald

Low Oxygen Levels Blamed for Massive Trout Die-Off Near Burns

A Burns Oregon woman arrested for assault with a baseball bat - Elkhorn Media Group