Health department shares list of ‘top line messages’ COVID-19 News April 8, 2020April 9, 20200 The following are “top line messages" from the Harney County Health Department: • Many people are worried about the way COVID-19 is affecting our communities. The disruptions to daily life are challenging for all of us, yet important to slowing the spread of COVID-19. • Slowing the spread helps protect our most
National award goes to riparian project News April 8, 2020April 9, 20200 Submitted photo The Alder Creek area is located about seven miles from Crane. A cooperative project completed by the Malheur Watershed Council and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was recently selected for a prestigious, national award. The Alder Creek Resilient Watershed Model was selected for the 2020 Western Division of the American
A link to survival: Search and Rescue News April 8, 2020April 9, 20200 It’s no secret that Harney County offers a number of recreational opportunities. Hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and the list goes on. While the vast majority of these activities result in an enjoyable outing for the participants, every now and then, something goes wrong. It could be anything from a lost hiker
HDH discovers some pain meds tampered with News April 1, 2020April 1, 20200 Harney District Hospital (HDH) recently became aware that a few vials of pain medication in the emergency department were tampered with. Upon discovery of this issue, HDH enlisted the assistance of the local police department to help with the investigation. Ultimately, the investigation resulted in the arrest and termination of
Entrepreneur summit a success News Youth April 1, 2020April 1, 20200 Submitted photo From left to right: Tom Boyd, Boyd Metal Works; Methius Barney, Newe Inspirations; and Mason Radinovich, One Rad Cookie Company. Local teens from Harney County’s Mentor Match Youth Entrepreneur Program traveled to Baker City March 6 to participate in the “First Ever Rural Teen Entrepreneur Summit.” The Summit brought together
Tax filing extension COVID-19 News April 1, 2020April 1, 20200 At the direction of Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Department of Revenue announced an extension for Oregon tax filing and payment deadlines for personal income taxes and some other taxes closely following the IRS extension declaration. This move is a result of the governor’s priority to keep Oregonians safe and
Sheriff’s Office response to COVID-19 COVID-19 News March 25, 2020March 24, 20200 The Harney County Sheriff’s Office recognizes the importance of following state and federal recommendations to “flatten the curve” or slow the spread of COVID-19. Based on these recommendations and consultation with Oregon State Sheriff’s Association and other sheriff’s offices across the state, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office evaluated and adjusted
County Court declares state of emergency County Court COVID-19 News March 25, 2020March 24, 20200 The Harney County Court signed Resolution No. 20-05 on March 17, that declares a local state of emergency within Harney County due to COVID-19. The following measures are in effect immediately and shall remain in effect until further notice. The resolution may be extended thereafter by a vote of the
Reinforcing Positive Youth award News Youth March 25, 2020March 24, 20200 The Reinforcing Positive Youth Program has been around for several years. The program is supported by the Community Action Team (CAT) of Harney County. In the past, students who met the criteria were taken to Desert Historic Theatre and Crystal Hot Springs at the end of the trimester. The criteria that
Help flatten the COVID-19 curve Health Care News March 18, 2020March 18, 20200 As the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 continues to sweep the globe, medical professionals, including those in Harney County, are attempting to “flatten the curve.” The “curve” is a graph that shows the rise, peak, and decline of infections over a designated time period. (See photo). Jolene Cawlfield, director of the Harney County