LA GRANDE — Oregon’s U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz tried to make it through his usual routine Wednesday, Feb. 19, at his town hall in La Grande. But the crowd was not having it. Residents from Union ...

UNION COUNTY — Local ranchers dealing with wolf depredations may be getting some financial compensation for their losses later this year. The Union County Board of Commissioners unanimously ...

PENDLETON — New research from wildlife biologists shows poachers play a bigger role in the deaths of eagles, hawks and other birds of prey in the West than previously thought. Volunteers at the Blue ...

EASTERN OREGON — Students in Baker, Morrow, Umatilla, Union or Wallowa counties planning to pursue a career in the residential building industry are invited to apply for financial assistance.

UNION COUNTY — The Union County Board of Commissioners convenes Wednesday, Feb. 19, for its regular meeting. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. in the Joseph Building Annex Conference Room, 1106 K Ave.

LA GRANDE — Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics was recently recognized as one of the top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation. The annual program from the Chartis Center recognizes top ...

UNION COUNTY — Friends of the Children has taken big steps forward toward establishing a chapter in Union County. The national nonprofit organization is looking to fill two key leadership ...

LA GRANDE — Genuine Foods took over dining operations at Eastern Oregon University in fall 2024, and the company was quick to reshape supplies — starting with substituting its Starbucks brew ...

In Southwestern Idaho a regional medical board agreed to prohibit public health clinics in that six-county region from distributing the coronavirus vaccine to the 335,000 people who live there.

ENTERPRISE — Dollar General has been operating since last spring, but opponents of such a formula store haven’t given up their protests. Michael Eng of Lostine will seek a follow-up report ...

LA GRANDE — A light rain was falling at noon on Monday, Feb. 17, as a crowd gathered outside La Grande City Hall. Despite the constant drizzle and ankle deep slush, people of all ages waved ...

ELGIN — Trash disposal is going to be a little more expensive for Elgin residents starting in March. The Elgin City Council at its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 11, voted to approve a 2.7% ...