* HARNEY COUNTY FLOODING UPDATE 4/2/25 * News April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 News Release from Harney County Sheriff's Office Posted on FlashAlert: April 2nd, 2025 1:54 PM Harney County Sheriff's Office Continues to Respond to Major Flooding in Burns Burns, Oregon – April 2, 2025, as of 1:50 p.m. – The Harney County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) continues to respond to the major flooding that has
Governor Kotek declares emergency due to severe flooding in Southeastern Oregon Community News April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 Emergency declaration permits responders to use all necessary and appropriate resources to support flooding response On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in response to severe flooding in southeastern Oregon, including Harney County and the Burns Paiute Reservation. Rapid snowmelt combined with continued precipitation has overwhelmed
Harney County Migratory Bird Festival set for April 10-13 Community April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 As of this printing, the 2025 Harney County Migratory Bird Festival is on schedule for April 10 through 13. Flooding remains a high concern, and the event could be canceled with short notice. If able to carry on, we’ll be set up at Geno’s Youth Center for the first time
BHS baseball finishes 1-2 at the Oregon Coast Burns Baseball April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 Courtesy of BHS BASEBALL Junior pitcher Jack Wright earned Defensive Player of the Tournament for striking out 16 batters in six innings. The Burns Hilander baseball team traveled to Lincoln City over spring break to take part in the four-day Battle at the Beach baseball tournament held at Taft High School on
Gerald (Jerry) Edwin Francis Obituary April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 Jerry passed away on March 24, 2025 after a long illness. Born on Sept. 21, 1937, in Ellsworth, Minn., to Bert and Harriet Francis. Jerry had two brothers, Robert (Bob) Francis, Eugene (Gene) Francis and was later joined with a sister, Anita Francis and brother, Harlan Francis. The family made their way
Dr. Cal Ryan-Mosley Dec. 5, 1944 – March 26, 2025 Obituary April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 Cal said that he wanted to be remembered as being kind and living a life of integrity. For a man whose life was full of accomplishment, he was perhaps best known as an eager listener, keen to hear the stories of others. He loved his family and was a steady
Michael Rust 1948 – 2025 Obituary April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 Michael LaVern Rust, 76, of Baker City, previously, Mckenzie River and Burns, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, on the early morning of March 26, 2025. There will be no formal funeral, but a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Mike was born at Sacred Heart
Death Notice – Don Toelle Obituary April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 The Toelle family is saddened to announce the passing of Don Toelle. Don passed away over the weekend at his home in Burns, at the age of 96. While the family appreciates all of your support, at this time they do not need any meals to be delivered. Information about services
Glenna Lou Davis 1957 – 2025 Obituary March 26, 2025April 2, 20250 On Feb. 10, 2025, Glenna Lou Davis passed away. She was born on March 11, 1957, to Gail and Belva Davis. She was the oldest of three siblings. She attended BUHS, graduating in 1976. She was a fair court princess. She married Jim Langren and they had a daughter, Sarah. After
Deborah Hickey 1949 – 2024 Obituary March 19, 2025March 19, 20250 Deborah Hickey (Debbie to her friends and family), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2024, in Bend. She was born in Burns, on Oct. 8, 1949, to Marvin and Carolyn Merrill. Debbie was the heart of our family and will be remembered