Jenks is turning air into water

September 5, 2024September 5, 20240

By Lauren Brown Crane graduate is co-inventor of technology that could revolutionize the HVAC industry and provide access to clean water Turning air into water. It sounds like something from a fairy tale that might involve a genie, or a little man named Rumpelstiltskin. However, turning air into water is something one

Meet the Crane Store and Café’s new owner

February 15, 2024February 15, 20240

Originally from the North Bend/Coos Bay area, Charlie Gibson, the new owner and operator of the Crane Store and Cafe, recently relocated after 17 years in Sutherlin to Crane stating, “albeit a little further from home than I originally wanted to be, I love it here.” The Crane Store and Cafe

Anderson Valley Supply changes ownership and name

January 17, 2024January 18, 20240

For over 30 years, Anderson Valley Supply has been a successful business in Crane, and now has new owners and a new name, Anderson Valley Feed, LLC with the same great inventory and service. The common question about who is buying it was, are they local? The answer is yes,

Spark Collaborative celebrates anniversary

November 29, 2023November 29, 20230

Submitted photo Located at 341 N. Broadway in downtown Burns, Spark Collaborative Studio supports local artisans and makes their creations available to the public. Spark Collaborative Studio will host an open house Saturday, Dec. 9, from 5–7 p.m., to celebrate four years of supporting local artisans and making their creations available to

Petal It Forward returning to Burns Oct. 18

September 20, 2023September 20, 20230

Photo by NOLAN GRAHAM Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — handing out flowers in downtown Burns during last year’s Petal It Forward event. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Cheryl Smith — owner of Wheelhouse RV, Floral, Gifts & More — will hand out hundreds of flowers to

Whittier Hotel restoration receives Main Street Grant

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230

Submitted photo The Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will be home to a hotel and brewery. On Tuesday, May 30, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced that the Whittier Hotel in downtown Burns will receive just under $200,000 from the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant program. Grant funds will be used

The historic Frenchglen Hotel seeks its perfect match

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230

Submitted photo The Frenchglen Hotel awaits a concessionaire with business savvy to run its hotel and restaurant. Nestled in the upper end of the Blitzen Valley with Steens Mountain in the distance, the Frenchglen Hotel awaits its perfect match — a concessionaire with business savvy to run its hotel and restaurant. Are you

Crane Hot Springs celebrates 25 years

December 21, 2022December 21, 20220

To thank the community for its support, Crane Hot Springs is offering Harney County residents 75 percent off day use of the pond throughout December and January. Dan and Denise Kryger bought the Crane Hot Springs 25 years ago — on Dec. 25, 1997. During the past 25 years, the Krygers have

Chamber holding board elections

November 30, 2022November 30, 20220

The Harney County Chamber of Commerce will host the Board Candidates Night Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center (located next to the Chamber at 484 N. Broadway in Burns). All Chamber members are invited and encouraged to attend. The candidates will introduce themselves and discuss

Safeway partners with community, food bank to feed local families

November 23, 2022November 23, 20220

Photo by TERRI WATTS Safeway staff pose for a photo while handing out Thanksgiving dinners to local families. For the past several weeks, Safeway in Burns has been fundraising to buy Thanksgiving dinners for local families. More than $9,000 were raised for this cause. Thanks to the generosity of the community, Safeway