Kids Club of Harney County provides an update Community News Youth May 12, 2021May 12, 20210 Photo by ALIVIA ROBBINS After years of planning, phase one of Geno’s Youth Center was completed in October 2020. This new building will allow Kids Club of Harney County to continue to expand and serve the community. Spring has sprung, and Kids Club of Harney County is excited to announce updates and
Harney County Court covers a variety of topics County Court News May 12, 2021May 12, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held April 21. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Tara Thissell, public affairs specialist with Burns District Bureau of Land Management (BLM), discussed the 2021 Virtual Migratory Bird Festival. This year’s event featured digital story videos, the youth
Local fire experts predict wildfires will start early this year News May 5, 2021May 4, 20210 Photo courtesy of U.S. FOREST SERVICE Brattain Fire at dusk on Sept. 18, 2020. By Lauren Brown During the spring, it’s always a roll of the dice to try to predict what the upcoming fire season might look like. Late-season rains can help bail out a year that has been drier than usual.
Joanna Corson recognized for years of service to 4-H Community News May 5, 2021May 4, 20210 Photo by TINA MELLO Joanna Corson has been a 4-H volunteer for 45 years. Harney County 4-H Association thanks Joanna Corson for her 45 years of volunteer work! Corson started in the Harney County 4-H program in 1976 as a crochet club leader. She has led numerous other clubs, including a dog club
Library offering free program about the U.S. Constitution News April 28, 2021April 28, 20210 Harney County Library is offering a free, virtual program about the United States’ Constitution on May 6. Every year, the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania conducts a civics survey on Constitution Day. In last fall’s survey, almost half of those surveyed could not identify the three branches
Health Department answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines COVID-19 Health Care News April 21, 2021April 20, 20210 Harney County Health Department and Harney District Hospital have received numerous questions about COVID-19 vaccines. In an effort to help keep the public informed, the health department is providing answers to five of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs). Please note that these responses are specific to the Moderna and
Spring in the Harney Basin brings hope Agriculture News April 21, 2021April 21, 20210 Photo by SUSAN DOVERSPIKE As everything awakens from the cold winter, water and warmer temperatures bring the landscape to life. By Lauren Brown The spring season is always welcomed with open arms in the Harney Basin. We put the cold, dark winter days in the rearview and watch as the landscape transforms from
Burns Paiute Tribe Fire is an asset to the community Community News April 14, 2021April 14, 20210 Submitted Photo The Burns Paiute Tribe recently constructed a building to house the new Tribal fire engine, which will be put into service soon. Located on the Burns Paiute Reservation, Burns Paiute Tribe (BPT) Fire is operated by volunteers Kenton Dick and Cecil Dick. In addition to serving the Tribal community, BPT
Hines Common Council covers a multitude of topics Hines Common Council April 14, 2021April 14, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held March 23. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. City Administrator Kirby Letham said he had hoped to update the council regarding the homelessness and drug topics, but there wasn’t any progress on it. He said numerous
Harney County Migratory Bird Festival Goes Virtual News April 7, 2021April 7, 20210 Every April, hundreds of visitors flock to Harney County to witness thousands of migratory birds making their way north along the Pacific Flyway. The Harney Basin is very-nearly the halfway point for birds from Coastal Texas, the Mexican Highlands, and Central California traveling to their breeding grounds in Canada, Alaska,