Local News
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 ...
Breaking News:
Breaking: La Grande appoints new fire chief
Top Stories
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
Membership-only sporting goods store opens in La Grande
La Grande has a new membership-only sporting goods store.
More Stories
Read more in...
eEdition
Most Popular
More Stories
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.
Local
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 ...
News
State issues health advisory for Thief Valley Reservoir due to cyanobacteria
PORTLAND — The Oregon Health Authority has issued a recreational use health advisory for Thief Valley Reservoir, in ...
Breaking News
BREAKING: La Grande police arrest 2 following fight and shot fired
A fight between two Texas men staying at the Super 8 motel in La Grande on Aug. 17, ...
Local
Union County BOC considers 2 funding resolutions on Aug. 20
The Union County Board of Commissioners will discuss on Wednesday, Aug. 20, two resolutions related to funding.
Government
Wallowa County wants more action on wolves
Wallowa County commissioners aim to push for measures to control the wolf population in the county.
Local
Forest Service temporarily blocks proposals to reduce public access on national forests in Oregon, Washington
Proposals to reduce public access on national forests in Oregon and Washington are on a hold.
Community News
Grange takes on restoring Wallowa County headstones
Unmarked graves in Wallowa County could be a relic of the past thanks to a new project.
Local
Todd Nash talks transportation at La Grande town hall
State Sen. Todd Nash addresses Union County residents' concerns about transportation Tuesday, Aug. 12, during a town hall ...
Local
La Grande police arrest 1 following pepper spray attack
La Grande police arrested an Island City woman after a quarrel in the Safeway parking escalated and two ...
More Stories
Local News
InterMountain Education Service District employee sues the district
An InterMountain Education Service District employee is suing the district, claiming an order to remove certain books from ...
Oregon
PacifiCorp opens new wildfire intelligence center in Medford
PacifiCorp opened its new willdfire intelligence center in Medford to monitor the company's six-state area when it comes ...
Local
La Grande council approves new city manager contract
LA GRANDE — La Grande is just days away from welcoming a new city manager.
Education
Report logs sharp rise in child care capacity for Oregon preschoolers, less for infants
The findings point to success in public investments in care for children aged 3 to 5 Two years ...
News
La Grande National Guard unit changes from armored to infantry
La Grande-based Oregon Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment marks the start of its the transition ...
Government
Oregon’s US Rep. Cliff Bentz outspent every House member on Trump inauguration weekend
Oregon's U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz racked up more than $16,000 worth of expenses for staff over three days ...
Business
New specialty beverage shop opens in downtown La Grande
Hannah Hauter and Thomas Taylor have a grand opening for Whitewater Tea and Coffee on Aug. 9 in ...
Local
Fed judge’s ruling on wolves has no immediate effect in E. Oregon
A federal judge's ruling Aug. 5 on wolf protection has no immediate effect in Eastern Oregon.
Community
Cove Cherry Fair returns Aug. 16
Whether your preference is sweet or tart, deep red or almost yellow, freshly picked, jammed or in ...
Local
Comment period for Blue Mountain forest plan revision starts
The U.S. Forest Service has started a 60-day public comment period as part of its effort, which dates ...