Andrea Whitson of Juntura Elementary selected as Regional Teacher of the Year Community News September 23, 2026September 23, 20260 The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, announced that Andrea Whitson as one of Oregon’s 17 2026-27 Regional Teachers of the Year! Whitson teaches at Juntura Elementary in Juntura. Every day in Oregon classrooms, teachers offer their innovation, energy and content mastery in support of students
Another bat tests positive for rabies Community News September 23, 2026September 23, 20260 Another bat in rural Harney County recently tested positive for rabies. The bat was found alive in a driveway, appeared sick, and was alone. A private citizen safely transported the bat in a sealed glass container to a local veterinarian, where it was frozen and sent off to the Oregon Pubic
Burns volleyball handles Nyssa in EOL match up Burns Sports Burns Volleyball September 23, 2026September 23, 20260 Photo courtesy of BHS Volleyball The BHS volleyball team started off last week by opening up league play at Nyssa. Burns traveled to Bulldog country on Tuesday, Sept. 15, walking away with a victory after three straight sets to win 25-15, 25-15, 25-13. Megan Weil led the team in attacking, racking up
Daniel Conrad Davenport May 14 1941 – Sept. 17 2026 Obituary September 23, 2026September 23, 20260 On Sept. 17, 2026 Daniel Conrad Davenport, aka Conrad, passed away peacefully in his Sequim, Wash., home surrounded by his immediate family. Daniel was born on May 14, 1941 to Thomas and Issabel Davenport in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was the youngest of four children: Edward, Carol and Elaine His family moved
Arlene Witherspoon Miller 1933 – 2026 Obituary September 23, 2026September 23, 20260 Arlene Witherspoon Miller was born in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 22, 1933, to Albert and Aurora Witherspoon, and was the oldest of two daughters. From a very young age, Arlene was faced with some of life’s toughest lessons. Her mother passed away when Arlene was eight and the next
William Z. Thomson 1933 – 2026 Obituary September 16, 2026September 16, 20260 William Z. Thomson, of Ontario, formerly of Burns, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the age of 93. A husband, veteran, father, rancher and businessman; a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 67. He was most proud of his time employed as the Malheur County
Rae-Jean Marie Neumann May 17, 1955 – Sept. 5, 2026 Obituary September 16, 2026September 16, 20260 Rae-Jean Marie Neumann was a life-long resident of Harney County from pioneer stock and fourth generation on the Thompson Family Ranch near Princeton and Diamond. Her life and legacy’s unfathomable impact cannot be matched. As a teacher she shared priceless knowledge, values and wisdom her students will carry for the
Larry Perdue Jan. 11, 1940 – Aug. 26, 2026 Obituary September 16, 2026September 16, 20260 On Aug. 26, 2026, Larry Perdue went to be with the Lord at his home in Burns, surrounded by his family. Larry was born on Jan. 11, 1940, to Joy and Dale Perdue in Vale, S.D. He attended school in Vale, Ore., and in South Dakota. He moved back to Oregon from
Walter Franklin “Frank” Buck Sept. 30, 1936 – Aug. 18, 2026 Obituary September 16, 2026September 16, 20260 Throughout his life Walter Franklin “Frank” Buck relished spending time in the outdoors, from building an agricultural career in the Willamette Valley and establishing a family farm in the Woodburn area, to spending many happy hours as an avid sportsman fishing and hunting and piloting his Piper Super Cub. Frank Buck
Gary Lynn Hebener 1941 – 2026 Obituary September 16, 2026September 16, 20260 Gary Lynn Hebener passed away on July 21, 2026, after suffering a heart attack. Gary was born May 22, 1941, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Fred Huston and Vanita Pearson, now deceased. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherrill Lee Hebener. Gary was a retired telephone wire splicer and enjoyed