Operation: American Resolve pays tribute Community COVID-19 Health Care News May 13, 2020May 14, 20200 Photos by RANDY PARKS Two F-15s passed over Harney District Hospital twice on Friday, May 8, in honor of those on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, May 8, the Oregon Air National Guard conducted multiple F-15 Eagle flyovers over hospitals and other locations as a salute to Oregonians on
Sheriff: ‘Educate, rather than enforce’ COVID-19 News May 13, 2020May 14, 20200 The following is a message from Harney County Sheriff Dan Jenkins: Hello, Harney County. I have been receiving several inquiries about the position of the Harney County Sheriff’s Office in regards to the governor’s executive order and the restrictions placed on local businesses. As some of you may already know, the Harney
COVID-19 drive-up testing site coming to county COVID-19 Health Care News May 13, 2020May 14, 20200 The Harney County Public Health Department — in conjunction with Emergency Management and several community agencies — is offering COVID-19 testing to individuals who meet specific criteria at the Harney County Fairgrounds (69660 S. Egan in Burns) Wednesday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Health Department intends
OHSU, state to conduct statewide study to track COVID-19 COVID-19 Health Care News May 6, 2020May 7, 20200 To better understand the prevalence and transmission patterns of COVID-19 across the state — with attention to vulnerable communities, including underserved populations, Native Americans, and people of color — Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), in collaboration with the state of Oregon and the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, will
Hospital plans to resume some non-emergent, elective procedures COVID-19 Health Care News April 29, 2020May 1, 20200 On April 14, Gov. Kate Brown announced a public health framework for restarting public life and business in Oregon. This plan outlines the necessary tasks, steps, and guidelines for step-by-step reopening. Among those important tasks is a look at how and when to resume non-emergent and elective procedures requiring personal
County court meets, follows health precautions County Court COVID-19 News April 15, 2020April 16, 20200 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Harney County Court meeting held April 8. These minutes have been edited for clarity and length: Due to the COVID-19 precautions, the meeting was closed to the public with public comment being received via telephone. All recommended health precautions were followed by the
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
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