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 Court.

Courthouse

The Harney County Court is committed to making every effort to stop and prevent the spread of the virus to our citizens. The court encourages everyone to limit their contacts in the community in the days ahead and conduct as much business as possible online and by phone. In this vein, Harney County offices in the courthouse are open through the front entrance to walk-in traffic and open only by appointment or for urgent business. Access to Justice Court, the District Attorney’s Office, the Juvenile Department, and Circuit Court is available. Wheelchair access to the courthouse remains available.

No public meetings are allowed in the courthouse, until further notice.

Library

The Harney County Library will be closed to the public until further notice for the safety of patrons and staff. The availability of online resources will be enhanced, including books, movies, magazines, and reference materials. See the library website for updates and more information.

Museum

The Harney County Historical Museum will be closed until further notice for the safety of patrons, staff, and volunteers.

Fairgrounds

In compliance with Executive Order No. 20-07 issued by Gov. Kate Brown, all events of 25 or more people are prohibited at the Harney County Fairgrounds through April 14 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fairgrounds is committed to doing its best to keep the spread of COVID-19 at a minimum and our community healthy. With the well-being of our community in mind, the fairgrounds have gone a further step to cancel or postpone all events on the grounds through April 14. Please note that this date may change, depending on the spread of COVID-19 and any further executive orders from Gov. Brown. The fairgrounds office is still open to conduct business in preparation for reopening and the fair. Onsite campgrounds are still accessible.

Please stay safe. County staff look forward to seeing all of you on the other side of this adventure.