EOU graduates urged to face fears
It would have been fitting if Oscar-nominated filmmaker Skye Fitzgerald had invoked President Franklin Roosevelt’s famous words — “The only … Read more
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: June 17, 2019
La Grande Police Department Arrested: Scott Christopher Lee, 50, Union, was arrested on charges of … Read more
BRIEFLY: June 17, 2019
Play bingo every Tuesday at the senior center LA GRANDE — Bingo Night at the … Read more
Council to hear testimony at B2H meeting
Union County residents will have their first local opportunity to speak to the Oregon Department … Read more
Frontier sold; no coverage changes planned
Frontier Communications, one of Union County’s internet and telephone providers, announced an agreement late last … Read more
Building bunks to improve kids' lives
Members of the Blue Mountain chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace and volunteers alike took … Read more
A sole purpose behind EOU senior’s project
Peter Eke, an Eastern Oregon University senior from Nigeria, did not travel light when he … Read more
La Grade Police Department arrests bomb threat suspect
A Union man is in jail and faces charges for his alleged actions related to … Read more
OBITUARIES: June 14, 2019
Walter R. Olp La Grande 1927-2019 Walter Ralph Olp, 91, of La Grande, died June … Read more
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: June 14, 2019
La Grande Police Department Accident: Nobody was injured in a traffic accident at Island Avenue … Read more
Cove’s cafeteria gains council’s approval
The Cove School District’s new cafeteria is one step closer to becoming a reality. The … Read more
LG school board adopts budget
The La Grande School District’s elementary schools will have physical education teachers for the first … Read more
New Elgin Museum opens during Riverfest
The Elgin Museum and Historical Society is gearing up for its Riverfest debut. “The museum’s … Read more
BRIEFLY: June 12, 2019
‘Gigantic’ yard sale raises funds for Union library UNION — The Friends of the Union … Read more
Island City budget solid
The City of Island City is on firm financial ground for 2019-20. Island City’s city … Read more
Bomb threat clears Union County Courthouse Tuesday morning
A bomb threat cleared the Union County Courthouse just before 10 a.m. Tuesday morning according … Read more
Imbler’s new house of worship
Imbler Christian Church’s new sanctuary building was dedicated late Sunday morning at its grand opening. … Read more
Oregon adopts revised wolf management plan; Gov. Brown critical of plan
SALEM — Oregon has revised and updated its plan for managing the state’s growing wolf … Read more
BMTD viewers to get emergency alerts
Union and Baker county residents who receive their television signals from the Blue Mountain Translator … Read more
EOU approves 4.9% tuition increase
The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees approved a 4.9% increase in tuition at its … Read more
BRIEFLY: June 10, 2019
Cove’s Summer Reading Program begins Tuesday COVE — The Cove Library’s Summer Reading Program begins … Read more
Early indications point to 'normal' fire season
While it is still too early to make accurate predictions, residents of Northeast Oregon can … Read more
Union County roads may be opened for ATV use
The number of roads in Union County open to ATV riders may soon increase significantly. … Read more
Council discusses B2H backup plan
The discussion of — and the eventual vote for — mitigation should the Boardman to … Read more
Barrett to sing at state commencement
Autumn Barrett, an Oregon Connections Academy senior from Summerville, is accustomed to performing before large … Read more
Camping area becoming a trouble spot
Elkhorn Campground in the Elkhorn Wildlife Area, 11 miles west of North Powder, is becoming … Read more
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: June 7, 2019
La Grande Police Department Arrested: Gabriel Glynn McDonald, 37, unknown address, was arrested on a … Read more
BRIEFLY: June 7, 2019
Union SWCD Board meets June 12 ISLAND CITY — The Union Soil and Water Conservation … Read more
Minding his business?
Malheur Enterprise releases details of three-month investigation into Greg Smith’s business dealings
Greg Smith is a juggler. In La Grande, he holds a full-time job directing Eastern … Read more
One person dead following Tuesday plane crash in Summerville
A plane crash in Summerville that left one person dead Tuesday evening is under investigation, … Read more
Students worried about Fourth Street safety
La Grande Middle School students believe steps need to be taken to make the portion … Read more
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: June 5, 2019
Oregon State Police Cited: John Corbett Ciesielski, 27, unknown address, was cited on a charge … Read more
OBITUARIES: June 5, 2019
Levi W. Owen La Grande Levi Wayne Owen, 20, of La Grande, passed away on … Read more
BRIEFLY: June 5, 2019
STOP B2H Coalition meeting set for Thursday LA GRANDE — The STOP B2H Coalition is … Read more
EO Media Group to purchase The Observer
Two Oregon media companies want to buy most of Western Communications’ community newspapers for a … Read more
