Robert (Bob) James Stearns 1933 – 2025 Obituary October 1, 2025October 1, 20250 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
All hail Queen Kailynn Grinder Community HC Fair & Rodeo September 24, 2025September 25, 20250 Kailynn Grinder, a senior attending Crane Union High School, was crowned the Harney County Fair Court Queen for 2026 during the Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, Harney County night rodeo. Kailynn participates in 4-H, FFA, trapshooting, and enjoys a variety of horse disciplines. She currently lives in rural Harney County with
Harvey Jerome Cronin 1933 – 2025 Obituary September 24, 2025September 24, 20250 Born July 8, 1933, at his parents, Joe and Emma (Jones) Cronin’s ranch, in Drewsey. Harvey Jerome Cronin was the last living of eight siblings. He was preceded in death by Clarinda Bell (Poer) Straw, Clarence Albert Cronin, Ina Thelma McDonnell, Joseph Cecil (Toots) Cronin, Jesse George Cronin, Mary Eunice Gregg,
Death Notice – Norma Springston Obituary September 24, 2025September 24, 20250 Norma Springston passed away Sept. 16, 2025, at Hood River Care Center in Hood River. Norma was born April 30, 1936 and was 89 years of age at the time of passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com
Sherry Lee (Wise) Kirkpatrick Dec. 13, 1949 – Sept. 10, 2025 Obituary September 24, 2025September 24, 20250 Sherry Kirkpatrick passed away quietly at the Memory Care facility in Springfield, on Sept. 10, 2025, winning her battle with dementia. Sherry was born in Reedsport, in her grandma Mae’s back bedroom on Dec. 13, 1949, the first child of Ken and Joan (Cox) Wise. Her mother always said Sherry went
Mike Castles 1938 – 2025 Obituary September 24, 2025September 24, 20250 Mike Castles passed away at his home in Burns, on Aug. 8, 2025, surrounded by family members. Mike was born in September 1938 to Paul and Freda (Tucke) Castles in Payette and he grew up in Baker City. Growing up, he attended St. Francis academy and Baker High School. In
Celebration of Life – Helen Hardwick Obituary September 24, 2025September 24, 20250 A Celebration of Life for Helen Hardwick will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m., at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 417 W. Washington St., in Burns.
Memorial Service – John “Steven” Koenig Obituary September 24, 2025September 24, 20250 A memorial service for John “Steven” Koenig will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m., in Albany, Ore., at the Presbyterian Church, 330 SW 5th Ave.
Leaders of Harney County sign petition Community News September 17, 2025September 17, 20250 The Wadatika Band of Northern Paiute have called the Harney Basin home since time immemorial. Known as the “Wada Seed Eaters,” the Wadatika have carried resilience through centuries of hardship and survival. In the 1800s, Tribal members were forcibly marched more than 300 miles through snow, yet many returned home,
Ralph Maxwell Steinke 1937 – 2025 Obituary September 17, 2025September 17, 20250 Ralph Maxwell Steinke was born Sept. 20, 1937, in Spokane, Wash., to Emma and Walter Steinke. He grew up on a Dairy farm in Granite Falls, Wash., and then joined the Navy and served on both the Red Fish and Besugo submarines. He married Ruth Ann Rice in 1961 and they had two