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Seed Library Opens at Cook Memorial Library in La Grande Feb. 4

Seed Library Opens at Cook Memorial Library in La Grande Feb. 4

Cook Memorial Library in La Grande opened a seed library Feb. 4, giving residents access to free seed packets and a community-driven seed-saving program.

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Approximately 26,196 residents

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La Grande

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2,038 square miles in northeastern Oregon

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Catherine Creek State Park Offers Canyon Trails, Fishing and Camping

Catherine Creek State Park Offers Canyon Trails, Fishing and Camping

Catherine Creek State Park offers family-friendly canyon trails, fishing and a primitive campground close to Union and L...

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Most Union County School Districts Post Above-Average 2025 Graduation Rates

Most Union County School Districts Post Above-Average 2025 Graduation Rates

The Oregon Department of Education posted final 2025 four-year graduation rates showing an 83% statewide rate; most Unio...

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Union County Commissioners to Hold Feb. 11 Meeting on Ballot Measure 31-101

Union County Commissioners to Hold Feb. 11 Meeting on Ballot Measure 31-101

The Union County Board of Commissioners announced a special meeting for Feb. 11 to address compliance with Ballot Measur...

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Lt. Jason Hays Named La Grande Police Chief Effective Feb. 20, 2026

Lt. Jason Hays Named La Grande Police Chief Effective Feb. 20, 2026

Lt. Jason Hays will become La Grande's police chief effective Feb. 20, 2026, with a formal swearing-in at the March 4 Ci...

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Union County Board of Commissioners hear Mount Emily forest plan update

Union County Board of Commissioners hear Mount Emily forest plan update

The Union County Board of Commissioners received an update on Mount Emily Recreation Area forest management, a briefing ...

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Wallowa Mountains Hells Canyon Trails Association Exceeds Fundraising Goal After Anonymous $500K

Wallowa Mountains Hells Canyon Trails Association Exceeds Fundraising Goal After Anonymous $500K

An anonymous Union County donor increased a match to $500,000, boosting the Wallowa Mountains Hells Canyon Trails Associ...

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Elk Numbers Drop at Feeding Sites in Baker, Union Counties

Elk Numbers Drop at Feeding Sites in Baker, Union Counties

Mild winter has kept many elk away from Elkhorn feed sites, leaving extra hay in storage and smaller herds at 10 station...

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Two La Grande Residents Arrested After Stolen Handgun Recovered in Baker City

Two La Grande Residents Arrested After Stolen Handgun Recovered in Baker City

Two La Grande residents were arrested after police linked a handgun stolen from a La Grande vehicle to a pistol recovere...

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Pendleton Brush-Clearing Crew Seeks 19-to-26-Year-Olds for Wildfire Training Program

Pendleton Brush-Clearing Crew Seeks 19-to-26-Year-Olds for Wildfire Training Program

A Pendleton-based 12-week brush-clearing crew sought 19-to-26-year-olds for wildfire training starting in late February,...

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Young Artists Showcase at EOU Nightingale Gallery Exhibition Feb. 20 to March 13

Young Artists Showcase at EOU Nightingale Gallery Exhibition Feb. 20 to March 13

High school artists from eastern Oregon will exhibit at EOU's Nightingale Gallery Feb. 20 to Mar. 13, giving students ex...

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Union County Feb. 4–8 Forecast: Cooler Temperatures and Above-Normal Precipitation Chance

Union County Feb. 4–8 Forecast: Cooler Temperatures and Above-Normal Precipitation Chance

AccuWeather's five-day outlook posted on the La Grande Observer forecasts cooler temperatures and higher precipitation c...

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Union County RMEF Banquet Feb. 14 at EOU Supports Elk Conservation

Union County RMEF Banquet Feb. 14 at EOU Supports Elk Conservation

The Union County chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will host a Feb. 14 banquet at EOU to raise funds for elk ...

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Elgin Museum, Four Other Union County Nonprofits Receive OCF Grants

Elgin Museum, Four Other Union County Nonprofits Receive OCF Grants

Elgin Museum and four other Union County nonprofits received Oregon Community Foundation grants to fund accessibility an...

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Union County Releases Guide to Starting and Running Small Businesses

Union County Releases Guide to Starting and Running Small Businesses

Learn step-by-step how to plan, register, license, insure and fund a small business in Union County and where to get loc...

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Baker City Police Recover Two of Three Stolen Guns, Identify Suspects

Baker City Police Recover Two of Three Stolen Guns, Identify Suspects

Baker City police recovered two of three guns stolen from unlocked vehicles and have identified two La Grande suspects a...

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Art Center East Debuts Folklore Fiber Arts Show, Celestial Resonance Exhibit

Art Center East Debuts Folklore Fiber Arts Show, Celestial Resonance Exhibit

Art Center East opened two exhibitions featuring Northeast Oregon fiber artists and Darcy Dolge’s multimedia Celestial R...

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La Grande Council, Urban Renewal Agency Outline Budget Priorities, Schedule Follow-Ups

La Grande Council, Urban Renewal Agency Outline Budget Priorities, Schedule Follow-Ups

La Grande City Council and the Urban Renewal Agency held annual budget retreats to set fiscal priorities and schedule fo...

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Legacy Power Sports & RV Moves to 5-acre Island City Site

Legacy Power Sports & RV Moves to 5-acre Island City Site

Legacy Power Sports & RV moved to a five-acre Island City site, doubling its lot and expanding RV and powersports invent...

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Wallowa County Secures $2.75M Grant to Upgrade Regional Emergency Radios

Wallowa County Secures $2.75M Grant to Upgrade Regional Emergency Radios

Wallowa County won a $2.75 million federal grant to replace aging emergency radio equipment, strengthening interoperable...

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USDA Wildlife Services kills two Keating Valley wolves after cattle attacks

USDA Wildlife Services kills two Keating Valley wolves after cattle attacks

USDA Wildlife Services trapped and killed two wolves in Keating Valley after repeated cattle attacks, signaling ongoing ...

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Union County Commissioner Paul Anderes Appointed to NACo Western Interstate Region Board

Union County Commissioner Paul Anderes Appointed to NACo Western Interstate Region Board

Union County Commissioner Paul Anderes was appointed to the NACo Western Interstate Region board, boosting local influen...

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Union County Posts Ballot Title Notice for Five-Year Invasive Noxious Weeds Levy

Union County Posts Ballot Title Notice for Five-Year Invasive Noxious Weeds Levy

Union County posted a ballot title notice for a five-year levy to fund invasive noxious weed control; obtain the full ti...

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Union County Senior Centers Offer Lunches Jan. 29 Through Feb. 4

Union County Senior Centers Offer Lunches Jan. 29 Through Feb. 4

Senior centers in Union County and neighboring towns will serve weekday lunches Jan. 29–Feb. 4, providing affordable mea...

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Two Rifles Stolen From Unlocked Baker City Vehicles Recovered In La Grande

Two Rifles Stolen From Unlocked Baker City Vehicles Recovered In La Grande

Two rifles stolen from unlocked vehicles at a Baker City trailer park were recovered in La Grande; one handgun remains m...

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Pendleton Resident Pleads Guilty to Child Neglect in Union County Circuit Court

Pendleton Resident Pleads Guilty to Child Neglect in Union County Circuit Court

A Pendleton resident pleaded guilty to child neglect in Union County Circuit Court; the case now moves to sentencing, a ...

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Elgin Opera House opens And Then There Were None Feb. 13

Elgin Opera House opens And Then There Were None Feb. 13

Elgin Opera House will open Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None Feb. 13, offering a suspenseful community-theater...

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Union County Museum preserves heritage and strengthens community learning

Union County Museum preserves heritage and strengthens community learning

The Union County Museum in Union preserves local history across multiple exhibit buildings. Its collections and research...

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Union High’s Steve Sheehy Named NFHS 2024-25 National Coach of Year

Union High’s Steve Sheehy Named NFHS 2024-25 National Coach of Year

Union High coach Steve Sheehy was named the NFHS 2024-25 National Coach of the Year for cross country, recognizing decad...

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La Grande opens filings for 2026 city council seats

La Grande opens filings for 2026 city council seats

La Grande has posted candidate filing details and deadlines for the 2026 council races; residents who meet voter and res...

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