Photos by TERRY GRAHAM Scott and Mylee Davies took over ownership of the Riley Store in July, and they have visions of expanding and improving the store, fuel station, and campground. Scott Davies — along with his wife, Mylee, and two sons, Barrett and Wade — are the new owners of the

Submitted photo Nine of the 10 entrepreneurs who participated in the spring 2022 CO.STARTERS program. Every business in Harney County is essential. Unlike urban areas, which have multiple competing businesses, Harney County relies on each of its small business to serve the needs of the community. The good news is that interest

Photos by TERRI WATTS From L-R: Roger, Ollie, and Shani Hodge are the new owners of the Hines Pine Mill House, a four-bedroom bed and breakfast located at the former office headquarters of the Edward Hines Lumber Company. The Hines Pine Mill House, a four-bedroom bed and breakfast located at 705 Highway

Photos by TERRI WATTS Duana Woodfin is now the official owner of the Burns-Hines Liquor Store, located at 767 Ponderosa Village in Burns. As of today (Wednesday, July 27), the Burns-Hines Liquor Store is under new ownership. Longtime Harney County resident and store manager, Duana Woodfin, has officially taken the reins. Woodfin, who was

Symmetry Care Inc. is excited to announce a new project aimed at continuing the revitalization of downtown Burns and helping people gain job skills, build self-confidence, and contribute to others.  Symmetry Care purchased the former Hilander Restaurant and will repurpose it into a coffee shop that reflects the aesthetic principles displayed

Photo by WILSON LEE Owners Ping and John Lei inside Hilander Restaurant in downtown Burns.  Burns’ beloved Hilander Restaurant is closing on June 19. A staple of downtown Burns, the Hilander has been serving delicious Chinese-American cuisine for the past 26 years.  Owners Ping and John Lei purchased the restaurant from Tina and Mike

Photo by TERRI WATTS Sam Allen moved back to Harney County to open Allen Key N Lock, a much-needed locksmith businesses in Burns.  During the summer of 2021, Sam Allen — who now owns Allen Key N Lock, located at 25 E. Madison in Burns — was living in Portola, Calif., working

Photos by TERRI WATTS Located at 888 Oregon Avenue in Burns, Hometown Auto is a full-service mechanic shop, car wash, and U-Haul rental site.  Tyrel and Teri (McConnell) Peasley both grew up in Burns, but left the area after graduating from high school. Teri’s childhood friend, McKiah (Aamodt) Schroeder, also grew up in

Photos by TERRI WATTS ‘Lil’ Big Red Cafe's outdoor seating provides a great place to grab a bite.  Although it may not seem like it — considering that we woke to a skiff of snow this morning (April 5, 2022) — spring/summer are upon us, and with the change of seasons