Kellie Frank named Director of the HDP Collaboration Center Community News November 4, 2026November 4, 20260 High Desert Partnership (HDP) is pleased to announce that Kellie Frank has stepped into the role of Director of the High Desert Partnership Collaboration Center, effective immediately. Many in Harney County know Kellie from her work as the Harney County Food Systems coordinator. In that role, she created and expanded opportunities
Hilanders heading back to playoffs after shutting out Bulldogs Burns Football November 4, 2026November 4, 20260 Cannon Kemper takes down Nyssa’s quarterback. Running back Cannon Kemper racked up 200 yards and quarterback Dallen Johnson threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another in their 34-0 shutout victory over the Nyssa Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 30 at Corbett Memorial Field. The win last Thursday night secured the No. 2
Nina Faye Travis 1934-2026 Obituary November 4, 2026November 4, 20260 Faye Travis, 91, passed away on Oct. 23, 2026, just 12-hours before her 92nd birthday, at Pioneer Place Assisted Living Center in Vale. Faye was born on Oct. 24, 1934, in Prineville, the youngest of seven children born to Harry and Mildred Evans. She was the last surviving child of
Janet Anne Crafts 1945 – 2026 Obituary November 4, 2026November 4, 20260 Janet Anne Crafts passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Janet was born on Oct. 17, 1945, in Birmingham, England, to Charles and Anne Smith. She was the oldest of 12 children. When Janet was a young girl,
Chicano Artist Eddie Melendrez visits Wadatika Reservation Day Powwow Burns Paiute Tribe Community October 28, 2026October 28, 20260 Artist Eddie Melendrez of Ontario attended the 2026 Wadatika Reservation Day Powwow at the Harney County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 10, and painted a portrait of queen Amaya Garcia. “What inspired me to bring this painting to the Burns Paiute Tribe Community was to honor the culture and history of
BHS Cross Country 2nd at Goldrush Run Burns Cross Country October 28, 2026October 28, 20260 Thaddius Downs runs to 1st place at John Day The BHS cross country teams both battled their way to second place at the Grant Union Goldrush Run held in John Day on Thursday, Oct. 22. Senior Thaddius Downs crossed the finish line first, a full 37 seconds ahead of the second place
Nominations for the 77th Harney County Chamber Awards are open Community News October 28, 2026October 28, 20260 The Awards Banquet Committee has finalized the award categories for the upcoming Chamber Awards Banquet. We are asking that all nominations be submitted by Friday, Dec. 18, 2026. The Awards Dinner will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027. Chamber Banquet Award Categories: • Student of the Year – 3 awards - Crane - Burns - Silvies •
Robert “Bob” Smyth 1934 – 2026 Obituary October 28, 2026October 28, 20260 Robert “Bob” Smyth passed away Sept. 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by his immense heart and an unforgettable love for people. Born March 15, 1934, in Burns, to John and Grace Smyth, Bob was a man who truly never met a stranger. Anyone who knew him knew that
Betty (Babe) Hawk 1947 – 2026 Obituary October 28, 2026October 28, 20260 Betty (Babe) Hawk, 79, of Burns, passed away on Sept. 18, 2026, at home from Melanoma Cancer. She was born Dec. 18, 1947 in Seattle. Babe grew up boating and Girl Scouting with her family around Puget Sound, BC Canada, learning her work ethics from her parents, a family who cooked,
Elsie (Yee) Keppinger 1930 – 2026 Obituary October 21, 2026October 21, 20260 Elsie (Yee) Keppinger passed away Sept. 9, 2026, in Salem, at the age of 96. Born April 29, 1930, in Crane, Elsie was the sixth of eight children born to Hom Shee and Yee Jue Quong. Her parents and grandfather Yee Hong Ming were longtime residents of Harney County, where the