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Cat Utopia seeks county support for feral cat sterilization program
Government

Cat Utopia seeks county support for feral cat sterilization program

Cat Utopia told Union County commissioners 171 feral cats were handled in 2025, as officials weighed a $1,500 request and a long-absent county ordinance.

Marcus Williams2m read
Cold case reminder seeks tips on Finley Creek Jane Doe identity
Community

Cold case reminder seeks tips on Finley Creek Jane Doe identity

A young woman found near Elgin in 1978 is still unnamed, and investigators say her age, pregnancy and clothing details could unlock a new tip.

Marcus Williams2m read
Union County to host town hall on election security with Tobias Read
Government

Union County to host town hall on election security with Tobias Read

Union County voters will question Tobias Read in La Grande about how ballots are protected, verified and counted before the May primary.

Marcus Williams2m read
Terrie Biggs book ties La Grande launch to unsolved Sylvia case
Community

Terrie Biggs book ties La Grande launch to unsolved Sylvia case

Terrie Biggs will bring her 10th book to Cook Memorial Library, where Sylvia Heitstuman’s unsolved 1982 murder still echoes through La Grande.

Lisa Park3m read
Oregon wolf population rises, increasing concerns for Union County ranchers
Government

Oregon wolf population rises, increasing concerns for Union County ranchers

Oregon’s wolf count climbed to 230, and Union County ranchers faced six depredation cases and 15 animal casualties in 2025.

Marcus Williams2m read
Round River Rebels and BlueMountaineers bring spring music, dance to La Grande
Community

Round River Rebels and BlueMountaineers bring spring music, dance to La Grande

HQ and the senior center will anchor La Grande’s spring weekend with a $15 rock show Friday and a $5 dance Saturday.

Marcus Williams2m read
Pendleton forum lets District 2 Democrats court Eastern Oregon voters
Government

Pendleton forum lets District 2 Democrats court Eastern Oregon voters

Six Democrats will answer Union County voters’ questions in Pendleton before ballots go out April 29 and the May 19 primary nears.

Marcus Williams2m read
La Grande hotel lot stop leads to felony drug case, warrant issued
Government

La Grande hotel lot stop leads to felony drug case, warrant issued

Police say a hotel-lot stop uncovered meth, cocaine and paraphernalia, and the case stayed quiet for weeks while investigators built a warrant for Molly Johnson.

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La Grande seeks volunteers for April 25 community tree planting event
Community

La Grande seeks volunteers for April 25 community tree planting event

La Grande will plant more shade trees April 25 as it protects a 36-year Tree City USA streak and a goal of adding 100 trees a year.

Sarah Chen2m read
Pine Eagle School District seeks permit for Halfway greenhouse project
Education

Pine Eagle School District seeks permit for Halfway greenhouse project

Pine Eagle has asked Halfway for a permit to build a 24-by-48 greenhouse on school property, and city officials are still taking public input before any approval.

Marcus Williams2m read
Temporary I-84 eastbound closure disrupts La Grande, Pendleton travel
Government

Temporary I-84 eastbound closure disrupts La Grande, Pendleton travel

I-84 eastbound shut down from Wildhorse to La Grande, slowing Union County travel until 12:55 p.m. when the freeway reopened. OR204 at Tollgate stayed open.

Marcus Williams2m read
Police respond to kidnapping report at La Grande Hampton Inn, investigation continues
Community

Police respond to kidnapping report at La Grande Hampton Inn, investigation continues

A Friday morning call brought police, deputies and state troopers to the Hampton Inn in La Grande after a guest reported being restrained and assaulted. Investigators later cleared the room and said the hotel was safe.

Lisa Park2m read
North Powder to open new library after three years of planning
Community

North Powder to open new library after three years of planning

North Powder will open its new 2,000-square-foot library April 25, ending a three-year planning process that shifted from a City Hall add-on to a full new build.

Lisa Park2m read
Union County approves $2,000 match for North Powder cleanup day
Community

Union County approves $2,000 match for North Powder cleanup day

Union County will cover up to $2,000 of North Powder’s cleanup bill, helping pay for dumpsters, disposal and labor for Saturday’s citywide event.

Sarah Chen2m read
La Grande VA Clinic to host veterans health resource fair April 22
Healthcare

La Grande VA Clinic to host veterans health resource fair April 22

Union County veterans can get help with benefits, transportation, housing, care access and enrollment at the La Grande VA Clinic on April 22.

Lisa Park2m read
Free tire disposal event set for La Grande on April 25
Community

Free tire disposal event set for La Grande on April 25

Free tire drop-off returns to La Grande on April 25, giving Union County residents a chance to clear garages and yards before summer hazards build.

Sarah Chen2m read
Union County to receive $825,094 in renewed federal forest funding
Government

Union County to receive $825,094 in renewed federal forest funding

Union County will get $825,094.92 in renewed forest money, a six-figure lift for roads, schools and wildfire readiness after a federal payment gap.

James Thompson2m read
Bentz backs Iran pressure, Forest Service move, seeks troop caution
Government

Bentz backs Iran pressure, Forest Service move, seeks troop caution

Bentz is taking fewer in-person questions even as his Iran and Forest Service positions could shape Union County’s land, jobs, and wildfire future.

James Thompson2m read
No. 5 Lewis-Clark State sweeps Eastern Oregon, Robbins wins 300th game
Education

No. 5 Lewis-Clark State sweeps Eastern Oregon, Robbins wins 300th game

Robbins’ 300th win came as No. 5 Lewis-Clark State hit eight homers and swept Eastern Oregon in La Grande, a rare milestone for the Warriors’ coach.

Sarah Chen2m read
Oregon makes fair livestock disease rules permanent for Union County events
Government

Oregon makes fair livestock disease rules permanent for Union County events

Union County fair exhibitors will face 20-day registration, 90-day records and new isolation rules under Oregon’s permanent livestock disease standards.

James Thompson2m read
Union County sends Idaho Power weed-control letter over B2H corridor concerns
Government

Union County sends Idaho Power weed-control letter over B2H corridor concerns

Union County is pressing Idaho Power to spell out who will stop B2H weeds before they spread onto ranchland, roadsides and public ground.

Marcus Williams2m read
Union County Added to Federal Disaster Aid After December Storms
Government

Union County Added to Federal Disaster Aid After December Storms

Union County can now seek federal repair money after December storms that knocked out 2,056 OTEC customers and tore up miles of lines and poles.

James Thompson2m read
Laura Gibson returns to La Grande for intimate HQ concert Friday
Community

Laura Gibson returns to La Grande for intimate HQ concert Friday

Laura Gibson will bring her stripped-down set to HQ on Friday, a La Grande homecoming tied to her 2012 visit and the album La Grande.

Sarah Chen2m read
La Grande FBLA students earn top finishes, three named state officers
Education

La Grande FBLA students earn top finishes, three named state officers

Delaney Klinger will lead Oregon FBLA, and La Grande students also stacked up top-10 finishes across business, speaking and finance events.

Lisa Park2m read
Union County seeks transit applications for seniors, disabled residents
Government

Union County seeks transit applications for seniors, disabled residents

Union County is seeking transit providers for a $339,497 federal mobility grant that could fund rides to clinics, stores and social services.

Marcus Williams2m read
Second Street in La Grande to close overnight for main line work
Government

Second Street in La Grande to close overnight for main line work

Second Street shut down at 7 a.m. Tuesday between Division Avenue and Blackhawk Trail Lane, cutting access near the fairgrounds overnight into Wednesday.

Marcus Williams2m read
Pendleton house fire displaces two, no injuries reported
Community

Pendleton house fire displaces two, no injuries reported

Six units stopped a Pendleton house fire at its origin, but two residents still were displaced and Red Cross help was called in.

Marcus Williams2m read
Union County accepts $82,204 wolf compensation grant for livestock losses, prevention
Government

Union County accepts $82,204 wolf compensation grant for livestock losses, prevention

Union County split $82,204 in wolf aid between two ranch losses and prevention work after seven ewes, one steer and four calves were killed.

James Thompson2m read
Union FFA’s Livvy Sturm named Oregon’s national officer candidate
Education

Union FFA’s Livvy Sturm named Oregon’s national officer candidate

Union's Livvy Sturm advanced from state vice president to Oregon's lone 2026 national FFA candidate, a rare step toward a six-member team chosen from dozens.

Sarah Chen2m read