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Give a hoot: Joseph man cleans up county
Daniel Price recalls the “Give a hoot. Don’t pollute" campaign and works to get that message out again.
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Matt Scarfo will seek third term as Union County Commissioner
Voters will see a familiar name on the ballot in the spring of 2026 for the Union County ...
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New Elgin Museum opens Sept. 11-14
Check out the new Elgin museum during its soft opening Sept. 11-13.
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Court deems term limits for Union County commissioners unconstitutional
Commissioners in Union County will no longer be limited to two terms.
Outdoors
Major changes in mule deer hunts could start in 2026
Changes are coming in 2026 for mule deer hunts in Central and Eastern Oregon.
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How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State’s Wildfire Risk Map
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LG employer receives Patriot Award for his support of National Guard
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recognizes La Grande business owner.
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Union County BOC considers opposing grizzly bear reintroduction
The Union County Board of Commissioners will consider passing a resolution on Wednesday, Sept. 3, that would oppose ...
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La Grande mom raising funds to replace son’s specialty bike
Like many 12-year-olds, Isaiah Fouts loves muscle cars and monster trucks.
Government
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s list of species at risk surpasses 300
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife updated its wildlife action plan, adding hundreds of new species in ...
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Bentz discusses ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ executive power
Bentz stopped into the Blue Mountain Eagle in John Day to discuss the Medicaid cuts, immigration, presidential power ...
Government
Wallowa County wants wolf hunting, trapping
Wallowa County commissioners and others want to be able to hunt and trap wolves.
Local
Breaking: La Grande appoints new fire chief
La Grande Fire Department’s own Merle Laci will be the next fire chief.
Local
Meet and greet with La Grande fire chief candidates canceled
The La Grande Fire Department announced late in the evening on Tuesday, Aug. 26, that the fire chief ...
Business
Oregon economy slows, will take $888 million revenue hit in next two years from Trump budget
The $472 million that Oregon lawmakers set aside to help buffer losses from the federal tax and spending ...
Business
Membership-only sporting goods store opens in La Grande
La Grande has a new membership-only sporting goods store.
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Government
Oregon’s lone Congressional Republican Rep. Bentz mum on public events during August recess
Oregon’s seven Congressional Democrats will collectively clock six dozen town halls, roundtables and constituent meetings before returning to ...
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ODFW seeks to protect bull trout by eradicating brook trout from one lake in Eagle Cap Wilderness
Brook trout have been cooked over the coals at campsites beside alpine lakes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness ...
Government
Oregon lawmakers to hear from public on new transportation bill ahead of special session
Joint Interim Committee on Transportation Funding to hold public hearing on Monday Lawmakers on Monday will hear feedback ...
Government
Bentz plans to meet with small groups on district tour instead of large town halls
Rep. Cliff Bentz met with constituents on Aug. 19 in The Dalles, where they pressed him on Medicaid ...
Local
Future unclear for Liberty Theatre in La Grande
The future of the Liberty Theatre restoration project again is uncertain.
Local
Residents can chat with La Grande fire chief finalists on Aug. 27
Community members can hear from the three candidates vying to be the next chief of the La Grande ...
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Fall steelhead season could be stellar in Northeastern Oregon
Kyle Bratcher had been warning Northeastern Oregon steelhead anglers this summer to brace for a fall of futility. ...
Local
Filmmakers undertaking Bigfoot-sized project in La Grande
Filmmakers Zach Green and Devin O’Rourke want to make their next project, “Bad Day For Bigfoot,” in La Grande.
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CTUIR-backed project in Union County receives $22 million
A stretch of private land has long separated the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest on the east and west side of ...