MALHEUR COUNTY While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt live events, officials for the Malheur County Spelling Bee determined that the show must go on. The fifth annual bee was held virtually on Thursday, with its 90 participants from grades 1-8 taking part in the competition over webcam from their respective school sites. Nyssa Elementary School once again played host to the bee. Principal Matt Murray explained the changes made to this yearâs bee in an email Wednesday. âThe Bee is remote this year because of the clear health and safety concerns posed by the virus,â wrote Murray. âWe wanted to continue to host the event, and in an environment where everyone feels safe and secure.â