Douglas Robert Reynolds 1952-2020

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Douglas Robert Reynolds passed away May 5 at his home in Elko, Nev. Doug was born March 14, 1952, in Winnemucca Nev. Doug enjoyed dancing, hunting, fishing and trucking. Most who knew him have said that he was quite the storyteller and he did love telling stories of his past, especially

Helen (Basey) Schnabele 1925-2020

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Helen (Basey) Schnabele, 94, passed away peacefully May 4 at her home. Helen was born Aug. 2, 1925, in Bend, to Stephen and Margaret (McCullough) Basey. She was raised in Suplee, and attended school in the Suplee and Paulina area.  Her father passed away when she was 12 years old and

Lightning sparks fire on Snow Mountain Lane

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Photos by KYLEE MURPHY On Saturday, May 2, there was a report of lightning starting a fire near the L2 shed on Snow Mountain Lane in Hines. Hines and Burns fire departments were advised, and the blaze was quickly secured.

Police seeking information about poaching incident

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Photo courtesy of OREGON STATE POLICE The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking and wasting of two mature mule deer bucks in Harney County. On May 2, the OSP Fish and Wildlife Division was

OHSU, state to conduct statewide study to track COVID-19

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To better understand the prevalence and transmission patterns of COVID-19 across the state — with attention to vulnerable communities, including underserved populations, Native Americans, and people of color — Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), in collaboration with the state of Oregon and the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, will

NewSun Energy provides PGE with power via solar farms

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Submitted photo The solar farm known as Starvation 1, west of Hines, is now energized and capable of producing 10-MW of power. Some people look at the vast landscape of Harney County and see only the wide-open spaces. Others, like Jake Stephens, look at the land and see opportunity. Stephens started his company,

Hospital plans to resume some non-emergent, elective procedures

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On April 14, Gov. Kate Brown announced a public health framework for restarting public life and business in Oregon. This plan outlines the necessary tasks, steps, and guidelines for step-by-step reopening. Among those important tasks is a look at how and when to resume non-emergent and elective procedures requiring personal

Malheur National Forest to begin invasive plant treatments

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The Malheur National Forest will soon begin invasive plant control on the forest. Control will be conducted using an integrated approach, including prevention; manual, mechanical, herbicide, biological control, and cultural treatments; and restoration work. Invasive plant control is a continuation of work implemented under the 2015 decision for the Malheur Site-Specific

Primary election ballots to go in mail April 29

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Ballots for the primary election will go in the mail April 29. New this year, the legislature funded prepaid postage for returning ballots. With this in mind, please plan to vote early and return your ballot early. Postmarks do not count. If returning your ballot by mail, be sure to

Burns council meets

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The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held April 8. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Interim City Manager Dauna Wensenk reported that: • the Safe Communities Coalition grant for carseats, which was administered by the city for years, will be moving to Harney

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