Wallowa Resources hire takes on weed management
Wallowa Resources announced an addition to its team on Feb. 15, bringing the nonprofit land stewardship organization to 17 full-time … Read more
Max Denning
Local educators facing more classroom disruptions in statewide issue
The office of La Grande Middle School Principal Kyle McKinney is a bit utilitarian yet … Read more
Census staff present to commissioners
Ken Wisdom, the chief petitioner for Union County’s Second Amendment ordinance, asked the commissioners to … Read more
BRIEFS: City of Cove to set goals
COVE — The City of Cove will hold a work session for goal setting and … Read more
Arrest made in Cove homicide case
An arrest has been made in the November homicide of Loretta Williams. According to a … Read more
Enterprise woman killed after being struck by vehicle
An 80-year-old Enterprise woman is dead after she and a woman walking with her across … Read more
Are 16-year-olds ready to vote?
Opinions vary locally
By Dick Mason The Observer A push in State Legislature to change the voting age … Read more
BRIEFS: Help Baker City win grant for playground
BAKER CITY — Starting today, Baker City will be competing for a grant to help … Read more
From horsemanship to law school, Miss Rodeo Oregon aims high
The coronation of Eastern Oregon University student Taylor Ann Skramstad as Miss Rodeo Oregon 2019 … Read more
Sen. Hansell introduces bill La Grande officials lobbied
When the City of La Grande lost a city employee who worked as its electrical … Read more
Imbler School District plans barn raising
The Imbler School District will soon have the extra building space needed for it to … Read more
BRIEFS: Origin of Hells Canyon is focus of Pub Talk
ENTERPRISE — Range Rider Saloon, 107 NW First St., Enterprise, is hosting “The Incision of … Read more
Cove City Council holds sidewalk ordinance meeting
After multiple meetings of discussion and disagreement, the Cove City Council has agreed to have … Read more
Ninth annual EOU diversity conference to more than 200 attendees
At the first Celebrate, Educate & Appreciate Diversity Conference at Eastern Oregon University, about 30 … Read more
Raigen's Resilience
3-year-old ballerina fights through stomach and brain developmental disorders
As long as she can remember, Raigen Lily Jesseph has wanted to be a ballerina. … Read more
Island City principal has change of heart
The La Grande School District will delay its search for a new Island City Elementary … Read more
La Grande Police Department Arrested: Cameron Bruce Teem, 27, La Grande, was arrested on charges … Read more
BRIEFS: Newspaper delivery may be late
Due to the inclement weather, The Observer’s carriers are having trouble delivering to areas in … Read more
Sick of the snow? You’ll have to let it go
Just a couple weeks ago, there was a murmur among residents about the lack of … Read more
Corey Collins found guilty of multiple sex abuse charges
Editor’s note: The Observer does not name victims of sexual assault in articles. Corey Collins, … Read more
Island City council approves more money for water project
Island City’s city council voted Monday to pay Anderson Perry and Associates an additional $15,000 … Read more
BRIEFS: Carriers may be delivering newspaper late
Due to the inclement weather, The Observer’s carriers are having trouble delivering to areas in … Read more
Shelter from the Storm executive director resigns
Shelter From the Storm announced it is looking for a new executive director. Mindy Mowery, … Read more
Union City Council sets 2019 goals
The City of Union is set to begin taking a serious look at improving its … Read more
Local landlords believe statewide rent control could be a slippery slope
By Max Denning The Observer In Northeast Oregon, it is rare a property’s rent is … Read more
Baker City couple receives Boy Scout honor
The Presbyterian Friendship Center does not have a spotlight, still Ed and Michele Hibbard received … Read more
Road Runners spark Walk for Warmth
Annual fundraiser makes a difference in the lives of many local families
Walk for Warmth, an annual fundraiser in La Grande conducted to help the less fortunate … Read more
LG City Council approves top priorities for 2019
The La Grande City Council and the Urban Renewal Agency, which is made up of … Read more
Anthony Lakes hosts ski day for veterans and their families
By Amanda Weisbrod The Observer Veterans will “own the mountain” on Monday, according to Anthony … Read more
Senator Hansell sponsors more than 70 bills in 2019 session
Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) might be in the super-minority in the Oregon Legislature, but don’t … Read more
Cove City Council debates sidewalk ordinance
In just his second meeting as mayor of Cove, Del Little established new rules for … Read more
Class to prepare youth for emergencies
Teenagers in Union County will soon have the chance to play a role in community … Read more
LGPD arrest woman for alleged child abduction
A 31-year-old woman from Eureka, California, Sondra Dean, was arrested on two counts of child … Read more
OBITS: February 6, 2019
Joseph Ercolin La Grande Joseph Ercolin, 80, of La Grande, died Feb. 3 at St. … Read more
BRIEFS: Take your sweetheart to breakfast in Cove Saturday
COVE — Cove Masonic Lodge #91 will host its annual Sweetheart Breakfast on Feb. 9 … Read more
Lions Club prepares for gun show
The annual La Grande Gun Show is coming up, and the Island City Lions Club … Read more
BRIEFS: February 4, 2019
Cove City Council convenes tomorrow COVE — The City of Cove will hold its regular … Read more
POLICE LOG: February 4, 2019
La Grande Police Department Arrested: Austin Mark Insko, 22, unknown address, was arrested on a … Read more
