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La Grande grad Devin Bell becomes Oregon Ducks’ postseason closer
Community

La Grande grad Devin Bell becomes Oregon Ducks’ postseason closer

Devin Bell’s climb from La Grande to Oregon ended with him closing postseason games for the Ducks, who fell one win short of Omaha.

Marcus Williams2m read
Florence man arrested in Union County on sex crimes against minor
Community

Florence man arrested in Union County on sex crimes against minor

A Florence man was arrested in Union County over sex crimes against a minor, and the case is now moving through the local court system.

Lisa Park2m read
ODOT starts lighting project on I-84 east of Pendleton
Government

ODOT starts lighting project on I-84 east of Pendleton

ODOT is adding lights to westbound I-84 east of Pendleton, with lane and shoulder closures expected on a corridor known for crash risk in Cabbage Hill and Ladd Canyon.

James Thompson1m read
Mill Town Coffee opens drive-through shop in Imbler
Business

Mill Town Coffee opens drive-through shop in Imbler

Imbler got a drive-through coffee stop on Ruckman Avenue, adding coffee-based drinks and quick bites for a town of 324 residents.

Sarah Chen2m read
Joe Horst retires, son J.J. keeps La Grande Auto Repair going
Business

Joe Horst retires, son J.J. keeps La Grande Auto Repair going

Joe Horst is stepping back after more than 30 years, and J.J. Horst is taking over La Grande Auto Repair at 1505 26th St.

Sarah Chen2m read
EOU board approves tuition rates, budget and ballfield project
Education

EOU board approves tuition rates, budget and ballfield project

EOU trustees backed a 2.7% tuition hike and a $6.6 million ballfield plan, while cutting the student health fee by $59 per term.

Marcus Williams2m read
La Grande High School graduates 152 seniors in Class of 2026 ceremony
Education

La Grande High School graduates 152 seniors in Class of 2026 ceremony

La Grande High School sent 152 seniors into the next stage of life, and the class size signals a steady pipeline for Union County schools, employers and colleges.

Sarah Chen2m read
La Grande High’s Tiger Homes project opens new house for public viewing
Education

La Grande High’s Tiger Homes project opens new house for public viewing

La Grande High’s newest Tiger Home opened for a two-hour public viewing at 3rd Street and I Avenue, showing how student labor is feeding local housing needs.

Lisa Park2m read
Union County Museum opens Third Tuesday series on Ladd Marsh history
Community

Union County Museum opens Third Tuesday series on Ladd Marsh history

Steve Clements will trace how Ladd Marsh became a 6,000-acre public wildlife area, and why access rules, habitat and hunting still matter in Union County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Kowgirl Kool Co. opens new western wear storefront in Elgin
Business

Kowgirl Kool Co. opens new western wear storefront in Elgin

Kowgirl Kool Co. brought western wear and everyday fashion to downtown Elgin, adding another locally owned stop at 22 N. Eighth Ave.

Sarah Chen2m read
La Grande School District shares June Pride newsletter, summer updates
Education

La Grande School District shares June Pride newsletter, summer updates

La Grande schools are using their June Pride newsletter as a one-stop summer hub, with end-of-year reminders, football camp notices and open house information front and center.

Lisa Park4m read
Soroptimist donates $30,000 to help rebuild Pioneer Park splash pad
Community

Soroptimist donates $30,000 to help rebuild Pioneer Park splash pad

Soroptimist International of La Grande added $30,000 to the Pioneer Park splash pad campaign, which still needs grants and more cash to reach its $500,000 goal.

Marcus Williams2m read
La Grande middle schoolers, seniors connect through pen pal letters
Education

La Grande middle schoolers, seniors connect through pen pal letters

Middle school writers who met their senior pen pals after a year of letters are turning literacy practice into companionship in La Grande.

Lisa Park2m read
La Grande athletes win three state titles at 4A track meet
Education

La Grande athletes win three state titles at 4A track meet

La Grande left Hayward Field with four individual titles, as Emilee Huntsman doubled up and Brogan Hedgepeth and Renee Hutchison added wins.

Sarah Chen2m read
Eastern Oregon Livestock Show earns Cheyenne Frontier Days qualifier status
Community

Eastern Oregon Livestock Show earns Cheyenne Frontier Days qualifier status

Eastern Oregon Livestock Show landed Cheyenne Frontier Days qualifier status, a move that could boost June turnout, room nights and vendor sales in Union County.

Marcus Williams2m read
La Grande schools return to classroom supply lists for elementary families
Education

La Grande schools return to classroom supply lists for elementary families

La Grande elementary families will buy classroom supplies again, with most lists expected to cost $35 to $40 per student.

Lisa Park2m read
La Grande closes 5th Street for sewer line construction June 2-4
Government

La Grande closes 5th Street for sewer line construction June 2-4

La Grande shut 5th Street at Penn Avenue and O Avenue for sewer line work, forcing downtown drivers and nearby businesses to reroute through June 4.

Marcus Williams2m read
Union County youth invited to name Oregon State Police K-9 in La Grande
Community

Union County youth invited to name Oregon State Police K-9 in La Grande

Union County youths have until June 14 to name La Grande’s newest OSP K-9, a red Lab built for poaching investigations and rural searches.

Sarah Chen2m read
Wildhorse Foundation gives $28,000 for Island City pathway project
Education

Wildhorse Foundation gives $28,000 for Island City pathway project

Wildhorse Foundation’s $28,000 award will help replace Island City’s loose pea gravel path with a paved loop where students and neighbors now lack sidewalks. Crews are set to start this summer.

Marcus Williams2m read
La Grande Red Cross blood drive set for June 16, 17
Healthcare

La Grande Red Cross blood drive set for June 16, 17

All blood types are needed as La Grande's Red Cross drive returns June 16-17, giving Union County donors two days at 12th and Gekeler to help stock summer supplies.

Lisa Park2m read
Union County fairgrounds hit milestone with first new bathrooms installed
Government

Union County fairgrounds hit milestone with first new bathrooms installed

The first new bathrooms are in place at the Union County Fairgrounds, a visible sign that a $2.54 million utility rebuild is moving toward the 2026 fair.

Marcus Williams2m read
North Powder issues boil water notice after pressure loss
Healthcare

North Powder issues boil water notice after pressure loss

North Powder told residents to boil tap water after a pressure loss hit its system, putting 501 customers on alert until the city clears service.

Lisa Park2m read
Union County Master Gardeners host soil health workshop in La Grande
Community

Union County Master Gardeners host soil health workshop in La Grande

Union County gardeners will get a hands-on look at soil test results and what healthy soil should do for water, roots and yields at a June 11 workshop in La Grande.

Marcus Williams2m read
Grande Ronde Hospital gets state maternity care funding boost
Healthcare

Grande Ronde Hospital gets state maternity care funding boost

Grande Ronde Hospital is set to benefit from state maternity support as births rise in La Grande and rural Oregon tries to keep delivery care close to home.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
CHD updates executive leadership team in Union County
Healthcare

CHD updates executive leadership team in Union County

CHD added three leaders as its council steers crisis care, public health, and mental health for Union County. The moves come as whooping cough and other services put more pressure on the local safety net.

Lisa Park2m read
La Grande fifth graders take part in annual district track meet
Education

La Grande fifth graders take part in annual district track meet

Every fifth grader in La Grande got a turn on the track, from obstacle courses to running events, in a districtwide meet that doubled as a transition milestone.

Lisa Park2m read
Thief Valley Reservoir offers camping, fishing and mountain views in Union County
Community

Thief Valley Reservoir offers camping, fishing and mountain views in Union County

Thief Valley is a bare-bones but useful Union County getaway, with primitive camping, a boat ramp and wide-open views. It is best for anglers, boaters and families who want simple, low-frills access.

Sarah Chen5m read
Whooping cough confirmed in Union County, health officials warn families
Healthcare

Whooping cough confirmed in Union County, health officials warn families

Union County health officials confirmed pertussis and urged parents to check vaccine records before babies, who cannot start shots until 2 months, are exposed.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
La Grande United Methodist Church plans final service after 113 years
Community

La Grande United Methodist Church plans final service after 113 years

La Grande United Methodist Church will mark its last service in the 1612 Fourth St. building June 7, then shift its energy to direct aid ministries.

Lisa Park2m read