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School, events canceled due to COVID-19

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On Monday, March 16, Gov. Kate Brown announced new measures to flatten the curve of coronavirus transmission in Oregon, including new orders and guidance on social distancing; an agreement for the Portland metro hospital system to coordinate resources and increase capacity; activation of the state’s Unified Command emergency response organizational

Election update

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Harney County Clerk Derrin “Dag” Robinson released the final list of candidates who will appear on the ballot for the May 19 Primary Election. The offices of county assessor and county clerk only have one candidate, Karen Zabala and Robinson, respectively, so they automatically move forward to the General Election. Circuit court

P.E.O. Re-Style event to be held March 14

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Submitted photos Harriet Langmas will provide a presentation on fashion trends and ways to accessorize. If you’re looking to stay current with the latest fashion trends or need some new accessories to freshen your wardrobe, mark your calendar for the P.E.O. Re-Style featuring Harriet Langmas set for Saturday, March 14, at the

TBLMT receives an Outstanding Achievement Award

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Submitted photos L -R: 2020 SRM Outstanding Achievement Award for Stewardship recipients, Oregon TBLMT members Tony Svejcar, Vanessa Schroeder, Dustin Johnson, and Chad Boyd with SRM President (2019) Dr. Clayton Marlow.  The Oregon Threat-Based Land Management Team (TBLMT) received an Outstanding Achievement Award for Land Stewardship at the Society for Range Management’s

Hines Council considers census, housing

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As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, a census is taken in the United States every 10 years, and this is the year for all citizens to “stand and be counted.” On Feb. 25, Sharon Dunn, a census recruiter, attended the Hines Common Council meeting to talk about the census and job

Burns boasts electric vehicle charging station

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Photo by RANDY PARKS From left: Ramona Hofman with Harney County Opportunity Team, Lea Gettle, OTEC’s manager of administration and strategic services, Harney County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lola Johnson, OTEC director of engineering, Susie Snyder, OTEC’s supervisor of energy programs, and Eric Wirfs, OTEC’s director of member services. Oregon Trail

Community leaders discuss state of the county

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Photo by RANDY PARKS Harney County Judge Pete Runnels provided an update during the State of the County on Friday, Feb. 21.  The Harney County Chamber of Commerce hosted the State of the County on Friday, Feb. 21, with a number of community leaders reviewing the past year and looking forward to

Coronavirus protocols in place

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The Harney County Health Department encourages the protocol provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the coronavirus, and stresses that if someone gets sick with a cough and suspects it could be coronavirus to call their doctor’s office prior to going in so that precautions can be

Ballot to include bond for school improvements

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Come this May, Harney County school District No. 3 will be asking voters to approve an $8 million bond for building improvements. At its meeting on Feb. 11, the school board approved Resolution 2020-01, to place the general obligation bond on the ballot. If passed, the bond would provide safe,

Shelman to be appointed county commissioner

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The Harney County Court appointed a committee to interview candidates and make a recommendation for appointing a county commissioner to fill the vacancy created by Mark Owens’ resignation. The committee met and interviewed candidates in an open session Wednesday, Feb. 12. Judge Pete Runnels and Commissioner Patty Dorroh agreed to accept

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