Curbing Gun Violence
PENDLETON — Barely a day after back-to-back mass shootings rocked the nation, police in Hermiston on Aug. 5 were tracking … Read more
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Fair Housing Council display at library
Oregon has a history of housing discrimination, and the state has since put laws in … Read more
A look into the wonder of aviation, first responders
Regional history was made more than a century ago when pioneer aviator Charles Walsh of … Read more
ODF finds success in battle against fires
As lightning struck Eastern Oregon the weekend of Aug. 10 and the days prior, fires … Read more
Aug. 19 Local Briefings
Union Fire District Board meets tomorrow UNION — The Union Rural Fire Protection District’s board … Read more
Reaching DREAMS
Father Saji Thomas is returning to his roots this week at La Grande Middle School. … Read more
Mayor of Elgin, two students earn Mayor Assoc. awards
A dedicated mayor will work hard to improve and enhance his or her city. The … Read more
Aug. 16, 2019 Local Briefings
Optimist youth football begins soon LA GRANDE — La Grande Optimist Football invites all interested … Read more
Union schools to seek $4 million bond
The Union School District’s aging buildings may be receiving major upgrades in the near future. … Read more
Union rejects zone change request
The Union City Council voted to deny two requests for land use zone changes Monday … Read more
Aug. 14, 2019 Local Briefings
Union School Board meets tonight UNION — The Union School Board will meet tonight, Aug. … Read more
Getting the word out about new ATV ordinances
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is launching an information campaign about a new Union County … Read more
Preparing for the Worst
Looking at the front of La Grande High School Monday, a person might have thought … Read more
Unlocking the pages of history
A new tool is available in Union and Wallowa counties for people trying to discover … Read more
Open house held to address pilot shortage
The trend is one that has many concerned. The number of aircraft pilots in the … Read more
Thinking about poverty
A mission trip to a poor Dallas neighborhood. Seeing homeless people on the streets of … Read more
Aug 12, 2019 Local Briefings
Tuesday’s Brown Bag goes below surface of Lostine River JOSEPH — For the Aug. 14 … Read more
IT'S (ALMOST) QUIET
City council gives city manager, mayor OK to take final Quiet Zone steps
The La Grande City Council took its final step Wednesday to implement La Grande’s Quiet … Read more
County approves ATV ordinance
ATV riders received a green light from the Union County Board of Commissioners Wednesday. The … Read more
Incident training happens Monday
The La Grande Police Department released a final notice for the community that on Aug. … Read more
Opioid crisis real in rural Oregon
The numbers provide reason for both hope and alarm. They are the statistics presented Wednesday … Read more
BRIEFLY: August 9, 2019
LHS Class of ‘59 plans 60th reunion LA GRANDE — The La Grande High School … Read more
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: August 9, 2019
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrested: Alex Dean Scott Smith, 20, unknown address, was arrested on … Read more
Service workers rally
Stalled contract negotiations may spur workers who provide student services at Oregon’s state universities, including … Read more
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: August 7, 2019
La Grande Police Department Arrested: Donna Michelle Freeman, 32, a transient, was arrested on charges … Read more
BRIEFLY: August 7, 2019
Forum tonight addresses local opioid abuse LA GRANDE — A community forum to address opioid … Read more
Major general to speak at Sept. event
One of the best known generals in recent Oregon history is set to make an … Read more
Numbers keep improving at the Fair
The resurgence of the Union County Fair is continuing. Attendance at last week’s four-day fair … Read more
Making solar power real
Solar installation for buildings lived in by lower-income families, older adults and people with disabilities … Read more
Inspiring John Belushi, sharing a love of the blues
Curtis Salgado will never forget the sense of bewilderment he felt four decades ago. The … Read more
UHS ag program wins national honor
Union High School’s agricultural science and technology program is on the rise. And the National … Read more
Restoration taking place near Bird Track Springs
The two-mile stretch of the Grande Ronde River by Bird Track Springs Campground is currently … Read more
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT: August 5, 2019
Union County Sheriff’s Office Arrested: Lynsey Rose Rogers, 32, unknown address, was arrested on a … Read more
BRIEFLY: August 5, 2019
Meals on Wheels drivers urgently needed LA GRANDE — Community Connection is in urgent need … Read more
Spotlighted for 4-H service
Bobby Cornford of La Grande is a delightful paradox. Cornford is an antique car enthusiast … Read more
