Though Eureka County Commission Chairman Rich McKay withdrew from his re-election campaign, his name remains on the primary ballot. “Even though I suspended my campaign, I am on the ballot […]
Eureka County Commission
Commissioners approve property tax refund due to state oversight; receive departmental reports
During its May 19 meeting, the Eureka County Board of Commissioners approved a substantial property tax refund resulting from a state-level entry error and received regular operational updates concerning county […]
Commission tackles wildfire readiness and fiscal updates
The Eureka County Commission convened on the morning of May 5. Chairman Rich McKay called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., with Commissioner Mike Schoenwald participating via telephone. The […]
Chairman Rich McKay confirms withdrawal from commission race
The Eureka Sentinel reached Chairman Rich McKay on May 5 at 6 p.m. The chairman hadn’t seen the May 1 Eureka Sentinel article, ‘Incumbent reportedly withdraws from commissioner race.’” McKay […]
Q&A with Eureka County Commission candidate Steel Raine
Eureka County Commission candidate Steel Raine responded to questions posed by The Sentinel to inform voters of his intentions and objectives if elected.
Incumbent reportedly withdraws from commissioner race
The May 30 debate at the Eureka Opera House between District 2 County Commission candidates Rich McKay and Steel Raine has been canceled, effective Thursday, April 30, by organizer Marilyn […]
Takeaways from the April 21 commissioners meeting
The April 21 Eureka County Commissioners meeting included the the high-tech promise of virtual medical stations, as well as the pleas of a veteran protecting his “quiet piece of heaven” […]
‘Stinky fish’ and water rights: Eureka County grapples with jail issues and BLM overreach
The Eureka County Commission faced a reality check during its March 17 session, as Sheriff Miles Umina warned that the county’s lack of a local jail is turning Eureka into […]
Greenlink North and $5,000 gold highlight Eureka Commission meeting
The Eureka County Commission March 3 session, led by Chairman Rich McKay alongside Commissioners Martin Plaskett and Mike Schoenwald, featured a heavy focus on land use, public safety and rising […]
Personnel needs and public safety upgrades highlight commission meeting
The Eureka County Commission met on Feb. 17 to review departmental operations, personnel needs and the upcoming fiscal year budget. The proceedings focused on modernizing public safety protocols, addressing staffing […]



