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Author: Samantha White

Samantha White was born and raised in Harney County, and she graduated from Burns High School in 2005. After high school, she attended the University of Oregon where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in magazine journalism. White was hired as a reporter for the Burns Times-Herald in September 2012.

Randy Parks returns to radio

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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

Enjoy the walking path at Slater Elementary

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Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE Take a trip to Slater Elementary School to enjoy a stroll around the community walking path. Have you gotten all of your steps in today? Before Jack Frost settles in for the season, take a trip to Slater Elementary School (800 N. Fairview Ave. in Burns) to enjoy a

Conversation concerning sheriff’s position continues

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Discussion regarding how to fill the sheriff’s position continued during the Harney County Court meeting on Oct. 2. On Sept. 4, Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the county court meeting on Sept. 18, Harney County Judge

Laundromat opening in Hines

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Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE Steve and Doris Davison plan to open The Country Washboard later this month. Noticing a need in the community for a self-serve laundromat, Steve and Doris Davison plan to open The Country Washboard later this month. The Davisons originally intended to start their business inside an existing building, but

County court considers process for filling sheriff’s position

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During its meeting on Sept. 18, the Harney County Court discussed how to fill the vacancy that will be left by Sheriff Dave Ward. At the previous county court meeting (held Sept. 4) Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the meeting

Sheriff announces resignation

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File  photo Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward's last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. During the Harney County Court meeting on Sept. 4, Sheriff Dave Ward presented a letter stating that his last day in office will be Jan. 2, 2020. “I appreciate all of you guys, and I want to

Rep. Walden holds town hall in Burns

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Photo by SAMANTHA WHITE During his town hall on Aug. 29, Rep. Greg Walden gave an overview of his work and then accepted questions and comments from the audience. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) held a town hall meeting Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Harney County Community Center in Burns. This was

Harney County School District No. 3 welcomes new staff

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Students, it’s time to sharpen your pencils and dust off your backpacks, as the start of a new school year is rapidly approaching. If you attend classes within Harney County School District No. 3 you’re bound to see some new faces this year. Slater Elementary School is welcoming Shelley Marshall who

Court receives update on groundwater study, place-based planning

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Justin Iverson and Harmony Burright of the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) attended the Harney County Court meeting on Aug. 7 to provide updates regarding the groundwater study and place-based water planning. Groundwater study Since 2016, OWRD and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) have been cooperatively conducting a study in the

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