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Regional leaders sign early childhood cooperation pact in Pendleton

Regional leaders sign early childhood cooperation pact in Pendleton

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Hilgard Junction State Park offers a practical stop near La Grande

Hilgard Junction State Park offers a practical stop near La Grande

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La Grande launches 2026 elections page for local voters
Government

La Grande launches 2026 elections page for local voters

La Grande’s new elections page puts 2026 council rules in one place, but voters still need the state’s My Vote tools and Union County for ballot status.

James Thompson1m read
9th Circuit upholds La Grande school firing in gender identity case
Education

9th Circuit upholds La Grande school firing in gender identity case

A federal appeals court gave InterMountain Education Service District the green light to fire a La Grande Middle School staffer who would not affirm students' gender identity. The ruling lands with local HR and student-support policies.

Lisa Park2m read
Ladd Marsh highlights Union County’s wetlands and migratory bird habitat
Community

Ladd Marsh highlights Union County’s wetlands and migratory bird habitat

Ladd Marsh gives Union County a wetland identity, with spring migration, Tule Lake access and bird festivals drawing visitors, and business to La Grande.

Sarah Chen4m read
La Grande landmarks commission guides historic preservation decisions
Government

La Grande landmarks commission guides historic preservation decisions

Older La Grande buildings can trigger city and state preservation review. The Landmarks Commission is the first stop for many exterior changes and National Register questions.

James Thompson4m read
Union County planning hearing set for July 27 after canceled meeting
Government

Union County planning hearing set for July 27 after canceled meeting

Union County’s June planning docket was pushed to July 27 after a quorum lapse, putting land-use decisions back before commissioners at 1001 Fourth Street.

James Thompson2m read
Union County deputies, La Grande police hold school training at middle school
Community

Union County deputies, La Grande police hold school training at middle school

Residents near La Grande Middle School saw extra deputies and police Wednesday for annual school training, a planned exercise meant to look like an emergency but not be one.

Lisa Park2m read
Grande Ronde Hospital campaign reaches $8.5 million milestone
Healthcare

Grande Ronde Hospital campaign reaches $8.5 million milestone

Grande Ronde Hospital’s Healthier Together campaign topped $8.5 million, funding new space for newborn care and night-shift equipment in La Grande.

Lisa Park2m read
Union County Fair names Delta Epsilon 2026 parade grand marshal
Community

Union County Fair names Delta Epsilon 2026 parade grand marshal

Delta Epsilon will lead the Union County Fair parade on July 23, honoring more than 60 years of service that began with the group’s first parade in 1961.

Marcus Williams2m read
Wildfire smoke pushes La Grande air quality into unhealthy range
Healthcare

Wildfire smoke pushes La Grande air quality into unhealthy range

Smoke pushed La Grande’s AQI into unhealthy range as regional fires sent Eastern Oregon to the state’s worst air and DEQ expanded warnings across nearly half Oregon.

Lisa Park2m read
Union County museum traces cowboy history from cattle to culture
Community

Union County museum traces cowboy history from cattle to culture

Union County Museum’s cowboy exhibit ties local ranching memory to the county’s living farm economy, from cowboy tack to the cattle story behind the West.

Lisa Park4m read
La Grande emergency alerts help Union County residents stay informed
Government

La Grande emergency alerts help Union County residents stay informed

La Grande's alert page is the first stop, but Union County residents outside city limits must opt in through the county and state systems to get urgent wildfire and storm notices.

James Thompson3m read
La Grande assault call turns into barricade, ends peacefully
Community

La Grande assault call turns into barricade, ends peacefully

An assault call in La Grande escalated into a barricade before ending peacefully, and Joshua Lucius was booked into UCCF on felony charges.

Lisa Park2m read
Union County Senior Center page offers local connection point in La Grande
Community

Union County Senior Center page offers local connection point in La Grande

The Union County Senior Center page gives La Grande residents one number, one address and one weekday meal window for food, activities and senior help.

Sarah Chen3m read
La Grande bike park plan focuses on access, inclusion and community
Community

La Grande bike park plan focuses on access, inclusion and community

La Grande’s bike park plan is really an access and economic test: can Union County build a place for kids, adaptive riders and BMX, and keep recreation money local?

Lisa Park5m read
La Grande issues immediate fire restrictions at Morgan Lake
Government

La Grande issues immediate fire restrictions at Morgan Lake

La Grande put Morgan Lake under immediate fire restrictions July 17, banning open fires as ODF tightened rules across Northeast Oregon. Campers and anglers now have to follow the tougher summer limits.

Marcus Williams2m read
Bad Day for Bigfoot highlights Union County’s rugged film backdrop
Business

Bad Day for Bigfoot highlights Union County’s rugged film backdrop

Union County’s roads, woods and small towns helped shape “Bad Day for Bigfoot,” putting local scenery, crews and businesses into a film with real tourism potential.

Sarah Chen5m read
Forest Service expands public closure area amid Northeast Oregon wildfires
Community

Forest Service expands public closure area amid Northeast Oregon wildfires

Forest Service closure now covers the Anthony, Salmon and Olive Butte fire areas, blocking roads, trails and campgrounds inside the map. Violators face fines up to $5,000.

Lisa Park1m read
Loveland Funeral Chapel lists upcoming Union County services for two residents
Community

Loveland Funeral Chapel lists upcoming Union County services for two residents

Loveland Funeral Chapel marked services for Mary H. Garoutte and Bruce L. Simmons, including a church celebration in La Grande and a graveside rite at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Sarah Chen2m read
Union’s downtown historic walk showcases preserved Victorian charm
Community

Union’s downtown historic walk showcases preserved Victorian charm

Union’s compact downtown can be explored in one self-guided walk from the Union County Museum to the Carnegie Library, with the Historic Union Hotel and City Hall along the way.

Lisa Park5m read
Union County sends wildland crew to fight Lower Dry Creek Fire
Government

Union County sends wildland crew to fight Lower Dry Creek Fire

Union County is sending a wildland task force to the Lower Dry Creek Fire as the blaze neared 5,000 acres and evacuations spread across eastern Umatilla County.

Marcus Williams1m read
Union County Museum to host family fun day in courtyard
Community

Union County Museum to host family fun day in courtyard

Families filled the Ann Deering Memorial Courtyard for a free crafts-and-ice-cream afternoon, giving the volunteer museum a visible summer draw in downtown Union.

Lisa Park2m read
Union County chamber page highlights communities and rugged mountain beauty
Community

Union County chamber page highlights communities and rugged mountain beauty

Union County’s branding leans on eight communities, rugged mountain scenery, and a FY 2025-26 tourism fund, turning image into a test of access and local commerce.

Sarah Chen4m read
La Grande schedules hearing on residential land-use code changes
Government

La Grande schedules hearing on residential land-use code changes

La Grande set a July 14 hearing on a residential land-use file for Brian and Michelle Peterson. The code changes could alter what neighbors can build, park and divide on nearby properties.

James Thompson2m read
Union’s Victorian Cemetery preserves Northeast Oregon’s oldest monument graves
Community

Union’s Victorian Cemetery preserves Northeast Oregon’s oldest monument graves

Union’s Victorian Cemetery dates to 1862 and holds 3,267 memorial records, making it a living archive for family roots and city history.

Lisa Park4m read
North Powder fined $11,000 for wastewater monitoring lapse
Government

North Powder fined $11,000 for wastewater monitoring lapse

North Powder’s latest wastewater fine was set at $10,923, and the city has 20 days to pay or appeal while it races to fix monitoring gaps.

Marcus Williams1m read
Union County imposes countywide burn ban amid wildfire danger
Government

Union County imposes countywide burn ban amid wildfire danger

Union County barred outdoor burning outside city limits, effective immediately, as officials warned dry fuels could turn one spark into a fast-moving fire.

Marcus Williams2m read
Union Grassroots Festival and Car Show brings yard sales, music, carnival
Community

Union Grassroots Festival and Car Show brings yard sales, music, carnival

Union’s free Grassroots Festival and Car Show should pack Main Street with yard sales, vendors, music and a kiddy carnival, giving downtown businesses a summer traffic boost.

Sarah Chen4m read
Regional leaders sign early childhood cooperation pact in Pendleton
Healthcare

Regional leaders sign early childhood cooperation pact in Pendleton

Regional leaders will gather July 28 in Pendleton to formalize a cooperation pact aimed at early relational health for pregnant people, infants and young children.

Cara Whitfield2m read
Union County parks offer free camping and summer swimming spots
Community

Union County parks offer free camping and summer swimming spots

Free camping, a rare Grande Ronde swimming hole, and low-frills reservoir sites make Union County one of Oregon’s best budget summer escapes.

Marcus Williams5m read