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,
Celebrating a successful 2025 Tribal Stewards Program in Eastern Oregon Burns Paiute Tribe September 17, 2025September 17, 20250 Tribal Stewards participants during the graduation celebration with the Burns Paiute Tribal Council and leadership from Lomakatsi and ONDA. - Submitted photo Hands-on workforce development and restoration education program serving young adults from the Burns Paiute Tribe and rural community By Lomakatsi Restoration Project Staff The Burns Paiute Tribe, Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA),
Hilanders take down Buffs 48-7 in home opener Burns Football September 17, 2025September 17, 20250 The BHS football team played their first home game of the season, trouncing the Madras Buffaloes 48-7 and unveiled their new state championship board at Corbett Memorial Field on Friday, Sept. 12. Before the game, the football state championship board was redone to make way for the Hilanders’ 2024 state championship
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
John Steven Koenig July 25, 1943 – Aug. 6, 2025 Obituary September 17, 2025September 17, 20250 John Steven Koenig, a former Burns area resident, passed away at his home in Albany, Ore., as a result of a long-term chronic illness. Steven was born in Manhasset, N.Y., to John Joseph Koenig and Helen Zavis Koenig and grew up in New York and New Jersey. He earned a BS