OHA says tobacco sales to underage smokers widespread
It’s a problem organizations, initiatives and parents have been trying to tackle for decades — keeping kids off drugs and … Read more
Audrey Love
County, cities enact full burn ban
On the Union County Fire Defense Board’s recommendation, the Union County Commissioners voted Wednesday to … Read more
Two new businesses to move into Baum Industrial Park
Commissioners also discuss MERA land exchange
The Union County Commissioners approved two land sales for the Baum Industrial Park at Wednesday’s … Read more
EOU rejects Pearson partnership, postpones OPM decision
Eastern Oregon University will not be partnering with Pearson Online Learning Services for its resources … Read more
Firefighters respond to Blue Mountain Seeds
A fire broke out at the Blue Mountain Seed location Thursday afternoon around 2 p.m. … Read more
La Grande businesses celebrate 50 years
In Union County, a group of local businesses are celebrating their 50th anniversaries — La … Read more
Digging through history
La Grande student spends month in Turkey with archeology team
Clara Gambill spent the month of July at an archeological dig site at Antiochia ad … Read more
IC City Council seeks to fill opening
Island City’s city council has a vacancy. Larry Morrison has stepped down from his position … Read more
POLICE LOGS: August 15, 2018
La Grande Police Department Arrested: Harry William Minich Jr., 42, unknown address, was arrested on … Read more
Elgin City Council talks purchase of new public works building
The Elgin City Council met Tuesday to conduct its regular council meeting at Elgin City … Read more
La Grande receives grant to help with housing crisis
City planner to begin working toward analysis
With help from the state, the City of La Grande is taking a step toward … Read more
Local family recounts youth foreign exchange experience spanning decades
Valentine family has hosted more than 10 students since early ’70s
Hosting a stranger in your home isn’t everyone’s idea of fun or adventure. Parenting is … Read more
FBI agent found not guilty of lying about gunshots
PORTLAND — A jury found an FBI agent not guilty Friday of obstructing an investigation … Read more
BRIEFS: ODF increases land-use restrictions
SALEM — Because of extreme fire conditions and available firefighting resources, Oregon Department of Forestry … Read more
Ready for a firestorm
It is relatively quiet now at the La Grande Air Tanker Base, a quiet that … Read more
Mt. Emily Safe Center provides space for children to tell the truth
The Observer continues a series focusing on child sexual abuse in Union County. This is the second story in the series.
The Mt. Emily Safe Center is tucked away in a residential neighborhood in La Grande. … Read more
Smoky, hot weather expected to subside by Saturday
Thursday’s temperature ties August 1971 heat record
After record high temperatures on Thursday, the hot, hazy weather is expected to continue today, … Read more
Central bus route progress discussed by La Grande school board
A new bus pickup and drop-off route on La Grande School District property for Central … Read more
Resource fair provides La Grande students with free supplies, community outreach
Annual back-to-school fair prepares students and families through community resources, outreach
As we usher in the end of summer, so we also welcome that freshly sharpened … Read more
Summertime prime season for vector-borne diseases
Second case of tularemia identified in Union county
Summertime is proving to pose more risks to Union county residents than the typical sunburn … Read more
Transit system may offer free fare
Payroll taxes give NEOPT money to enhance service
Northeast Oregon Public Transit has started to hold a series of meetings to ask the … Read more
Clover Haven Equine Center uses horses to heal
Equine-assisted therapy center uses animals to facilitate learning, growth and healing
Brittany Hersom and her husband, Wyatt, have big dreams for the Clover Haven Equine Center … Read more
Starkey Project manager concludes rewarding career
Looks of disbelief could be seen on the faces of Starkey Project visitors on June … Read more
BRIEFS: High Valley Post plans annual picnic
UNION — Veterans of Foreign Wars High Valley Post 4060 will be holding its annual … Read more
Northeast Oregon History: La Grande Drive-In
Q: How long has the La Grande Drive-In theater been in operation? A: 67 years. … Read more
BRIEFS: Wallowa Senior Center hosts foot clinic, activities
WALLOWA — The Wallowa Senior Center, 204 E. Second St., is hosting a foot clinic … Read more
Union County Fair continues growth after declines
After a dip in attendance — and presumably in enthusiasm — for the Union County … Read more
City Council talks about cottage development
The La Grande City Council meeting Wednesday night centered around code amendments that could have … Read more
DAR recruits new members, promotes education and patriotism
An interested passerby stops at the Daughters of the American Revolution booth at the Union … Read more
Liberty Theatre receives $100,000 grant from Travel Oregon
Foundation continues to make progress on theater restoration
The Liberty Theatre Foundation received a sizable grant recently that will help restore the theatre … Read more
SPIRITUAL HIGHLIGHTS: Jesus teaches how to never hunger again
+LA GRANDE — The First United Methodist Church in La Grande will celebrate the 11th … Read more
BRIEFS: Yoga Camp for kids offered next week
LA GRANDE — Yoga Dawn studio is holding a Yoga Camp for children Aug. 6-9. … Read more
Baum Industrial Park drawing business
Commissioner Beverage takes the lead in helping businesses
Union County Commissioner Donna Beverage is following up on her campaign promise to help businesses … Read more
Cherry Fair says no to political booths
Balloon rides, pie-eating contests and sourdough pancake breakfasts will be among the Cove Cherry Fair’s … Read more
BRIEFS: Public invited to weekly bingo
LA GRANDE — American Legion Post #43 in La Grande hosts bingo every Thursday evening … Read more
