May 19 election results Election News May 27, 2020June 3, 20200 The unofficial results of the May 19 Primary Election have been tallied, and the results for Harney County are as follows: Out of 5,307 eligible voters in Harney County, 3,344, or 63.01 percent, returned ballots to the Harney County Clerk’s Office. Local races County commissioner Position No. 1 Kristen Shelman — 50.05 percent, 1,576
Health department conducts drive-through testing COVID-19 Health Care News May 27, 2020May 28, 20200 The Harney County Health Department held its first drive-through COVID-19 testing May 20 at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Eighteen individuals were tested, and the results were expected back early the following week. All who were tested were advised to self-isolate for 14 days. If the tests come back negative, the individuals
Burns council approves resolutions to ease economic hardships Burns City Council COVID-19 News May 20, 2020May 21, 20200 The Burns City Council held a special meeting on May 6 to discuss two resolutions related to economic hardships brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The council first addressed Resolution No.20-682, a resolution authorizing a temporary utility account credit program to support purchases from local businesses. According to the resolution, the program
Burns P.E.O. chapter seeks jewelry donations News May 20, 2020May 22, 20200 Photos by MARY JO SCRIVNER The necklace on the left was donated, and P.E.O. members created the earrings on the right from it. During the last couple of months as folks have stayed home to stop the spread of COVID-19, many people have used the time to spruce up their homes and
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
Lightning sparks fire on Snow Mountain Lane News May 6, 2020May 7, 20200 Photos by KYLEE MURPHY On Saturday, May 2, there was a report of lightning starting a fire near the L2 shed on Snow Mountain Lane in Hines. Hines and Burns fire departments were advised, and the blaze was quickly secured.
Police seeking information about poaching incident News May 6, 2020May 7, 20200 Photo courtesy of OREGON STATE POLICE The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking and wasting of two mature mule deer bucks in Harney County. On May 2, the OSP Fish and Wildlife Division was
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