Vickie Etchinek came forward during public comment at the Aug. 6 Crescent Valley Town Advisory Board Meeting to voice her concerns about the impact Ormat is having as they commence […]
Eureka schools excited for the new year
With students returning to school on Aug. 18, the Aug. 12 Eureka County School Board meeting was full of anticipation for the new school year. Elementary Schools principal Lisa Hutchison […]
Ormat mandates strict speed limit and new route for Crescent Valley workers
This reporter joined Commissioner Mike Schoenwald and Vickie Etchinek, for a visit at the Ormat Crescent Valley Geothermal Plant work site, where Ensign Drilling is installing two production wells. They […]
Grant freezes, traffic spikes and community projects discussed at commission meeting
At the Aug. 5 Eureka County Commission meeting, citizens and officials addressed a wide range of issues, from public safety concerns to grant funding delays and long-term infrastructure planning. One […]
Rising like a phoenix: From India to Eureka, Shawn Bansal creates community
Bhushan “Shawn” Bansal, a 42-year-old native of India, has become a cornerstone of Eureka County, Nevada. From the EZ-Stop to the Urban Cowboy restaurant in Eureka and now the Phoenix […]
Annual barbecue funds a lifeline for the community
Over 80 people gathered for the 43rd Annual Crescent Valley Emergency Fund Barbecue, a tradition that helps support community members facing unexpected crises. The event, held at the Crescent Valley […]
Red Barn General Store helps meet Crescent Valley’s needs
When Nick West and Russ Bishop of the Red Barn General Store moved to Crescent Valley in 2017, they noticed a food desert and “that people had to travel up […]
Crescent Valley Fire responds to several calls, participates in extrication training
Crescent Valley Volunteer Fire Department reported that there have been eight calls in two weeks. On July 22, Beowawe Fire, Crescent Valley Fire, Eureka EMS and Eureka County Sheriff’s Office, […]
Commissioners hear presentation from Guardian Flight on EMS services
During the July 15 commission meeting, Mike Cogsdill, program director with Guardian Flight, accompanied by Fernando Reina of Reach, gave a presentation to the commissioners regarding EMS services they could […]
Commissioners receive investment updates, department reports on critical operations and future planning
The Eureka County Commissioners met July 1 at 9:30 a.m. with Chairman Rich McKay and Vice Chair Marty Plaskett in attendance and Commissioner Mike Schoenwald not present. Cemetery clean-up faces […]









