Hodge family purchases Hines Pine Mill House Business News August 24, 2022August 24, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS From L-R: Roger, Ollie, and Shani Hodge are the new owners of the Hines Pine Mill House, a four-bedroom bed and breakfast located at the former office headquarters of the Edward Hines Lumber Company. The Hines Pine Mill House, a four-bedroom bed and breakfast located at 705 Highway
Chainsaw artist carves out a better life Arts and Entertainment Business News August 24, 2022August 24, 20220 Photos by TERRI WATTS Ryan Huber found a therapeutic outlet through the art of chainsaw carving. Artist Ryan Huber can bring his customers’ creative visions to life with a chainsaw and a piece wood. His carved creations can currently be found under the moniker Huber Hallow. Much like the wood that he
New superintendent appointed at Harney County School District No. 3 News School Board August 17, 2022August 16, 20220 Following the sudden and unexpected resignation of Superintendent Steve Quick, the Harney County School District No. 3 (HCSD No. 3) Board of Directors was forced to find a temporary superintendent in a matter of days. Quick accepted a superintendent position in Washington. The job offer came well after the normal time
Local schools welcome new teachers this year News August 17, 2022August 16, 20220 Photo by NOLAN GRAHAM A few of the new teachers who will be joining local schools this year. From L-R: Erin Cate, Shannon Swindlehurst, Noah Hire, Laura Hollaway, Aurora Potts, Ron Schlauch, Bryce Tiernan, and Kristen Halvorsen. As summer comes to a close and fall sports begin, it’s time to get ready
Community Health Needs Assessment completed Community Health Care News August 17, 2022August 16, 20220 Harney District Hospital (HDH) is pleased to announce that the 2022 Harney County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is now available online. You can find it under “Quick Links” on the hospital’s website: harneydh.com. Paper copies are also available by request. This is the final product of a process involving a
Klus and Pelroy retiring from teaching News August 10, 2022August 9, 20220 Submitted photos Harney County School District No. 3 board member Joe Wright presents certificates of appreciation to retiring teachers Karen Klus (left) and Linda Pelroy (right). After lengthy and impactful careers in education, Karen Klus and Linda Pelroy are packing up their pencils. Both teachers retired from Slater Elementary School on June
Help stop human trafficking News August 10, 2022August 9, 20220 IN OUR BACKYARD, a national anti-trafficking nonprofit, and a local trafficking survivor leader will present a human trafficking community awareness training Friday, Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Harney County Community Center. Learn how to recognize the behaviors and tactics used by human traffickers to groom and exploit victims and
New groundwater study released Agriculture News August 10, 2022August 9, 20220 In April of this year, Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) and U.S. Geological Survey USGS released a new groundwater study for the Harney Basin. This is the first comprehensive study of the entire basin since the early 1960s. The study — which contains historical and current data that was gathered
Harney Homes Project to hold open house Aug. 5 and 6 News August 3, 2022August 4, 20220 Submitted photo Built as part of the Harney Homes Project to help address Harney County's housing shortage, this speculative home can be toured during an open house on Aug. 5 and 6. The first collaborative speculative home to be built in the Harney County community is almost complete. The home is part
City of Burns to receive $3.5 million for water project News August 3, 2022August 4, 20220 The city of Burns is pleased to announce that its Water System Improvement Project was included in a bill written by U.S. Sen. Jeff Markley. The announcement lists the city of Burns in the top three funded projects, championed by Merkley and U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, for $3.5 million. Sen. Merkley