Harney County Fairgrounds center of fierce 4-H baking competition Community Youth February 15, 2024February 15, 20240 Twenty local youths participated in the recent first annual Harney County 4-H Baking Contest Day held on Saturday February 10 at the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. This event was open to all 4-H members and was organized by Stephanie Falck, 4-H leader for the Bake Believe Club. Prizes
Five Hi Desert wrestlers place at OWA State Championships Sports Youth February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 Five Hi Desert Mat Club wrestlers placed at the OWA Kids Folkstyle State Championships at the Oregon State Fair & Expo Center in Salem, on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27-28. Hadley Gunderson took home the gold in the 14U girls 115-pound weight class. Wyatt Zipser (14U boys 87) and Amir Schouviller
PAJAMA DAY at the preschool Community Youth January 31, 2024January 31, 20240 Photos by TERRI WATTS The Early Childhood Center held their annual Pajama Day on Thursday, Jan. 25. As a special treat, Burns Chief of Police Steve Macartney and compliance officer Emerson Budreau, dropped by to read to Anna Wilson’s preschool promise class. The Early Childhood Center is always on the lookout for
Slater Grade School Reading and Art Night Community Youth January 24, 2024January 26, 20240 Photos by Terri Watts Henry L Slater Grade School hosted a Reading and Art Night on Thursday, Jan. 18. Families enjoyed book read-alouds, as well as, student artwork on display. Slater staff appreciated all the amazing volunteers who came to read for their students. Nearly 75 Slater Bulldogs attended the event
High Desert Park & Rec brings in the New Year in style Community Youth January 3, 2024January 3, 20240 High Desert Park and Recreation rang in the new year on Friday, Dec. 29, with a Rockin’ Roller Skate Event. Park and Rec have been holding roller skating nights every third Thursday of the month, this only changes if there’s a holiday skate or other events. Skate Nights are held August–May,
Burns High School students build and sell a tiny home Community News Youth November 22, 2023November 21, 20230 Submitted photos The Burns High School construction, wood shop, and welding students worked with numerous community partners to build a 10 feet by 20 feet tiny home, which sold for $27,000. Burns High School (BHS) is proud to announce the completion and sale of the first tiny house built by students enrolled
Harney County Library holds Science Night Community News Youth November 15, 2023November 15, 20230 Photos by TERRI WATTS Ten professionals from seven local organizations taught students about the science involved in their line of work during Harney County Library's Science Night on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The Harney County Library hosted a Science Night for students in kindergarten through 12th grade on Wednesday, Nov. 8. During Science
Harney County CattleWomen award scholarships to four local students Agriculture News Youth September 20, 2023September 20, 20230 Photos by TERRI WATTS From L-R: Josie Norris of NewSun Energy, 2023 Harney County CattleWomen scholarship winners Emery Hammond, Ana Idoeta, Kaitlyn Wright, and Tayleur Baker, and Jake Stephens of NewSun Energy pose for a picture at the Chuckwagon Breakfast. NewSun Energy contributed to the CattleWomen’s scholarship fund. The Harney County CattleWomen
Harney ESD holds ‘The Right to Read’ reading event News Youth August 23, 2023August 22, 20230 From L-R: Harney Education Service District (HESD) Superintendent Shannon Criss; HESD Integrated Guidance Specialist Crystal Hussey; Dr. Tania McKey, director of partnerships at Ignite Reading; Jessica Silwerski, CEO of Ignite Reading and featured in the movie The Right To Read; Dr. Ronda Fritz, Eastern Oregon University Reading Clinic and associate
Library celebrates end of Summer Reading program with Block Party Community News Youth August 9, 2023August 8, 20230 Photos by TERRI WATTS The Desert Duck Race has become a staple of Harney County Library’s annual Summer Block Party. During the race, firefighters spray a line of rubber ducks with a hose, propelling them forward. On Aug. 3, Harney County Library celebrated the end of its Summer Reading program by hosting