When did radio reception towers first appear in La Grande?
An article in the March 2, 1916, Observer indicates that O.M. Heacock, a Northeast Oregon radio pioneer who then lived … Read more
DA candidates address past complaints
During the April 12 Union County candidate forum, current District Attorney Kelsie McDaniel and her … Read more
BRIEFLY: RSVP for native plant society’s wildflower walk
LA GRANDE — To celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Week (April 22-28) the local Native Plant … Read more
Sunday morning crash near Cove claims two lives
Two people were killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Highway 237 two miles west … Read more
Dampness forces change of venue
Diedre Schreiber crowned Chief Joseph Days queen after tryouts move to Enterprise arena
JOSEPH — A change of venue due to soggy conditions didn’t dampen the spirits of … Read more
Pine Creek wolves attack more cattle
A third Baker County rancher has had cattle attacked by wolves from the Pine Creek … Read more
City of Elgin in early talks to move city hall location
ELGIN — A new home may be in the future for Elgin’s city hall. The … Read more
POLICE LOG: April 20, 2018
La Grande Police Department Arrested: Shane Allen Sain, 31, was arrested on a parole and … Read more
BRIEFLY: District 2 candidate visits La Grande
LA GRANDE — The public is invited to meet Jamie McLeod-Skinner, candidate for Congressional District … Read more
SPIRITUAL HIGHLIGHTS: Message explores ‘What Being Christian Means’
LA GRANDE — Pastor Al Mortimer’s message at at the La Grande Church of the … Read more
LGPD investigates homicide
UPDATED: 2 p.m., April 20
Lesley Kopp, 67, Cove, is the confirmed victim of Thursday morning’s homicide investigation. La Grande … Read more
DON’T TXT N DRIVE
Distracted driving causes a crash every 2.5 hours in Oregon
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, the first to take place since Oregon’s distracted driving … Read more
Impact 100 distributes more than $17k
Judge applicants qualified
An opening for Union County Circuit Court Judge has attracted several impressive applicants. Gov. Kate … Read more
BRIEFLY: LG School District and Mountain Valley Therapy agree to new contract
LA GRANDE — The La Grande School Board voted to ratify a new contract with … Read more
POLICE LOGS: April 18, 2018
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest: Miles Mason Levi, 28, unknown address, was arrested on a … Read more
Union County dispatchers discuss texting service
Umatilla County makes it possible to text in an emergency
Umatilla County recently added a service that allows text messaging to 911 dispatch in an … Read more
State releases ’17 wolf report
ENTERPRISE – In 2017 wolves showed the most successful reproduction since the species began migrating … Read more
Meet the candidates for Union County District Attorney
What can you bring to the position your opponent cannot? ECKSTEIN: Experience. I have a … Read more
Meet the candidates for Union County Commissioner
What is your educational or political background? ANDERES (position one): My education and political background: … Read more
BRIEFLY: Fishtrap celebrates student storytelling, multimedia projects
ENTERPRISE — The 2018-2018 Fishtrap Story Lab Student Showcase begins at 6 p.m. April 17 … Read more
Dispatchers recognized
Appreciation week draws attention to invaluable workers
Toni Grove and Tesmond Hurd sit in front of their computer monitors on Thursday afternoon, … Read more
Greif is next Elgin High principal
Superintendent will take on new role at high school
Elgin High School’s next principal will not need to spend any time familiarizing herself with … Read more
LGSD budget approved by committee
Budget would add teaching positions
The La Grande School District’s proposed 2018-19 budget received a big thumbs-up from its budget … Read more
Outdoor school gets green light
Sixth-graders at La Grande Middle School will soon be bound for a 186-acre classroom. The … Read more
EOU considers Pearson partnership
At Thursday afternoon’s meeting of the Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees, President Tom Insko … Read more
SPIRITUAL HIGHLIGHTS: Christ brings peace, then and now
LA GRANDE — The Bible tells us that Jesus appeared in his resurrected body for … Read more
POLICE LOGS: April 13, 2018
La Grande Police Department Arrested: Cheyenne Victoria Whinery, 23, was arrested by Payette County, Idaho … Read more
BRIEFLY: GRH Auxiliary will install new officers
LA GRANDE — The Grande Ronde Hospital Auxiliary’s April meeting will be held April 16 … Read more
Wallowa County considers tax bump
ENTERPRISE — Wallowa County is considering an increase in its lodging tax, raising additional funds … Read more
Council discusses recreational center
La Grande City Council requests more details
The La Grande City Council asked for more information about a potential new community recreation … Read more
Union County 4-H robotics club off to promising start
La Grande Masonic Lodge plays key role in success of club
A group of grade school students are helping Union County 4-H break new ground after … Read more
POLICE LOG: April 11, 2018
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrest: Lisa Renee Little, 52, unknown address, was arrested by the … Read more
BRIEFLY: Free film follows Bedouin boy’s desert journey
LA GRANDE — Foreign Film Friday for adults is the second Friday of the month, … Read more
Butner receives 75 months for assault
Domestic violence conviction is his third
Eric Wayne Butner will be in prison for the next 75 months after he pleaded … Read more
Union may lower fee
System Development Charge could be deterring construction
UNION — The cost of constructing buildings in Union may soon drop significantly. The Union … Read more
No longer feasible to staff health department
Wallowa County to relinquish public health functions
ENTERPRISE — With less and less state funding for the county health department, Wallowa County … Read more
