HCSD No. 3 schools to return to full-time, in-person instruction March 1 News School Board February 17, 2021February 17, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD No. 3) Board meeting, which was held Tuesday, Feb. 9. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length. Burns High School (BHS) Principal Robert Medley said that, after many meetings, discussions, phone calls, and a
New groomer shed at Idlewild SnoPark News February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 Submitted photos After years of hard work, persistence, and collaboration, the groomer shed is now a reality. The Malheur National Forest would like to thank the Harney County Snowmobile Club (HCSC) for their initiative and hard work to fund and build a groomer shed at the Idlewild SnoPark. The HCSC applied for an
State now requires insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccinations Health Care News February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 The State of Oregon now requires health benefit plans in Oregon to cover costs of vaccination for COVID-19, following an order by state Public Health Director Rachael Banks. The Jan. 27 determination cites Oregon Revised Statute 743A.264 (2) and (3) in mandating that private health plans operating in Oregon not charge
Randy Parks returns to radio News February 3, 2021February 2, 20210 Submitted photos Randy Parks hard at work at KZHC Radio. Randy Parks is back on the radio! Elkhorn Media Group hired Parks to manage operations at KZHC Radio (92.7 FM, 99.1 FM, and 1230 AM) in October 2020. In addition to broadcasting news and weather, Parks is hosting a live show, Harney County
Donations sought to help the Radinovich family Community News February 3, 2021February 2, 20210 Submitted photo Matt, Stephanie, Mason, and Logan Radinovich. Matt Radinovich, owner of Jiffy Electric, has been in the hospital for more than two weeks. He’s had four surgeries and multiple blood transfusions, and he has several more weeks of recovery time ahead, both at the hospital and at home. Many community members have
Children who are in foster care need you now News January 27, 2021January 27, 20210 Harney County needs families to foster children of all ages. Safe and supportive foster parents are desperately needed in Harney County. Michelle Bradach, social service specialist at the Department of Human Services (DHS), is the certifier for Harney County, and she is reaching out to members of this community to become
Harney County Health District is tobacco free Health Care News January 27, 2021January 27, 20210 To promote the health and wellness of our patients, visitors, and employees, Harney County Health District adopted a tobacco-free policy that prohibits smoking, vaping, chewing, or using any other tobacco products within health-district property boundaries. This includes Harney District Hospital (HDH), HDH Family Care, NewSun Energy & Harney District Hospital
Hines to move forward with mosquito control Hines Common Council News January 27, 2021January 27, 20210 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Hines Common Council meeting held Jan. 12. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Police Chief Ryan DeLange reported that there were 211 calls since the previous council meeting. This is a slight increase from previous months. The majority of the calls
Harney County Chamber of Commerce to host 71st annual awards ceremony Community News January 20, 2021January 20, 20210 “This is a very unusual way of announcing the winners of our annual awards,” Harney County Chamber of Commerce Director Lola Johnson said, explaining that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be an actual banquet to celebrate the winners. The annual banquet traditionally draws a full house at
Lardy named interim principal at Slater School News Youth January 20, 2021January 20, 20211 Harney County School District No. 3 is pleased to announce that Stephanie Lardy was named the new interim principal of Slater Elementary School. Lardy, a resident of Burns, is currently a teacher on special assignment as a behavior specialist at Slater Elementary. She replaces Debi Lorence, who resigned. Mrs. Lardy has been