Trail of Hope raises $1,901 for local cancer patients! Community May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 Photos courtesy of CANCancer CAN Cancer of Harney County hosted the annual Trail of Hope 5K Fun Run & Walk Saturday, May 9, at the Hines Park Pavilion. This annual event raises funds to help cover the cost of non-medical expenses (such as gas, groceries, and lodging) for local cancer patients
Frontier Art Middle School and Teen Painting Program Arts and Entertainment Youth May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 Kate Marsh of the Frontier Art Center has always had a vision for the arts in Harney County for all ages. Of course, art is offered in the Middle School and High School, but afterschool extracurricular options were needed. So many of our youth who are not in sports end
Softball sweeps Outlaws on senior day Burns Softball Burns Sports May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 Photos courtesy of Burns Softball The BHS softball team earned their 21st win in a row after defeating Baker and Enterprise this past week. Burns is sitting at the No. 8th spot in the OSAA rankings, which could give them a home game in the second round of the playoffs if
Memorial Service – Donald and Lois White Obituary May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 A memorial service for Donald and Lois White will be held on Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m., at the Faith Baptist Church.
Gary Ray “Papa” Sahlberg 1941 – 2026 Obituary May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 The Sahlberg Family is saddened to announce the passing of Our Family Patriarch, Gary Ray “Papa” Sahlberg, 85, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 5, 2026, at their home in Prineville. He was surrounded by his loving family. Surviving family members include his beautiful bride
Death Notice – Jim Cronin Obituary May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved dad, Jim Cronin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him most. While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing he is finally at peace. His love, wisdom, and steady presence will be deeply missed and forever carried with us. A
Phyllis Jane Bower Weare 1932 – 2026 Obituary May 20, 2026May 20, 20260 Phyllis Jane Bower Weare was born April 20, 1932, to Milton and Ethel Bower and passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Phyllis grew up in small towns in Washington and Oregon and graduated from high school in Burns. She attended Northwest Christian College and the University of Oregon and
Shirley Mae Hunter 1946 – 2026 Obituary May 13, 2026May 13, 20260 Shirley Mae Hunter, age 79, of Burns, passed away on April 29, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her most. Born on Aug. 27, 1946, in Redding, Calif., to William J. Hunter and Novie Ada Foster-Hunter, she grew up in the rural community of Round Mountain, where she learned the values
Alvin Eugene Clayborn April 21, 1938 – April 21, 2026 Obituary April 29, 2026April 29, 20260 Alvin Eugene Clayborn, a longtime resident of Burns, passed away on his 88th birthday, April 21, 2026. Born in Glover, Okla., to Claude Clayborn and Le Ola Gibson, Alvin was the last of his siblings—Billy, Gilbert, Willie Joe, and Helen—to pass, marking the end of an era for his family. After
Robert Neil Morrison 1948 – 2026 Obituary April 29, 2026April 29, 20260 Robert Neil Morrison, born Jan. 21, 1948, in Portland, to Robert O. Morrison and Shirley McNeil Morrison, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, leaving a life filled with laughter, adventure, and cherished memories. He attended high school in Burns, before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He served a