The Northeast Area Commission on Transportation at its meeting meeting Thursday, July 9, in La Grande hears two presentations and regional updates. The meeting is 9 a.m. […] ...

HEPPNER — The Bank of Eastern Oregon announced that a dozen Eastern Oregon students were selected to receive $500 academic scholarships for 2026. According to a press release, the scholarships are ...

Legion Riders carry flags on May 25, 2026, at Grandview Cemetery to honor Memorial Day. American Legion Post 43 organizes the annual ceremony in partnership with the Women's Auxiliary, Legion Riders, ...

LA GRANDE — The search for La Grande’s next city manager has taken a major step forward. Councilors unanimously voted on Wednesday, July 9, to offer the position to John O’Brien and authorized GMP ...

UNION COUNTY — A stretch of private land has long separated the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest on the east and west side of the Blue Mountains. That’s about to change. The Oregon Department of Fish ...

UNION COUNTY — A national nonprofit organization soon will be giving youth in Union County a helping hand. Friends of the Children recently opened its Eastern Oregon chapter in La Grande and is ...

UNION COUNTY — Union County has the best burgers and fries, but you’ll need to drive if you want both for one meal. Best burger goes to Nell’s-N-Out for the second year in a row, while Mom’Ma Bear’s ...

LA GRANDE — The National Guard recognized a local business owner for his efforts to help guardsmen and their spouses in the workplace. Kevin Loveland, owner of Loveland Funeral Chapel, received the ...

ENTERPRISE — Modern Healthcare again selected Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, according to a press release. “Our mission has ...

Result: With no candidate winning more than 50% of the vote, Scarfo and Beverage go on to a runoff in the November general election. Result: Smith is the winner. No Democrat ran in the primary for the ...

LA GRANDE — The La Grande School Board meets Wednesday, May 27, for the second budget committee meeting. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the board room at the district office, 1305 N. Willow St., in ...

I first started hiking in the Eagle Cap Wilderness in 1954 when I spent eight days backpacking and fishing. I also climbed Eagle Cap, the centerpiece of the high Wallowas. I was extremely impressed by ...