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  • Nov 2, 2026 1:50
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Monday, November 2. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind around 7 miles per hour. Monday: Sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. East wind 5 to 22 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind 3 to 22 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 miles per hour.
    
    Right now. Weather alerts: Special Weather Statement. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Ross (22 mi, 0 acres); Hagen (28 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); North Cayuse (31 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained) and 2 more. Air quality: A Q I 53 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, La Grande station. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. No new local headlines since yesterday's brief. The latest are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Nov 1, 2026 2:40
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Sunday, November 1. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Sunday: A chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. West wind 8 to 12 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 30, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. West wind 3 to 8 miles per hour. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind 2 to 23 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour.
    
    Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Ross (22 mi, 0 acres); Hagen (28 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); North Cayuse (31 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained) and 2 more. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: Place-Based Integrated Water Resources Planning. Reported by Union County.  Second: Two Umatilla County log truck drivers killed in Highway-204 crash. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. (Press release from the Oregon State Police) On Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 5:54 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 204 near milepost 36.5 in Union County. Third: LGPD Welcomes its newest officer and newest sergeant. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Last week, the La Grande Police Department held a special ceremony for two of its officers, one of them new to the team and the other new to the rank. Also in the news. Pile burning begins near La Grande this week, from Elkhorn Media Group. Home, from Union County. WURA Board to hold executive session, from Union County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 31, 2026 2:38
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Saturday, October 31. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. South wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday: A chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind 2 to 10 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Sunday: A chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind 6 to 10 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 miles per hour.
    
    Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: Term limits debate roils race for Union County commissioner. Reported by OPB. The controversial end of a local term limit law has become one of the top issues in a race for Union County commissioner. Second: Commissioner Monthly Scheduled Meetings. Reported by Union County.  Third: BREAKING: Elgin appoints interim superintendent. Reported by The Observer. A Union County school district has a new interim superintendent. The Elgin School District announced on Friday, Oct. 30, that Larry Glaze would step into the role. Also in the news. City of La Grande officially terminates employment agreement of City Manager John O’Brien, from Elkhorn Media Group. Eastern Oregon University hosts election night watch party, from The Observer. Union county EMS rescue UTV crash victim on south fork Catherine Creek, from Elkhorn Media Group. Employment Opportunities, from Union County. 112 days, 20 firefighters, one team. The U.S. Forest Service reflects on the Union Interagency Hotshot’s 2026 season, from Elkhorn Media Group. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 30, 2026 2:34
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Friday, October 30. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 6 miles per hour. Friday: Partly sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 3 to 7 miles per hour. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 6 miles per hour. Saturday: A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 2 to 12 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
    
    Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: BREAKING: La Grande council terminates city manager. Reported by The Observer. The city council voted during a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29, to terminate the city manager. Second: La Grande Soroptimists open Live Your Dream Award. Reported by The Observer. Financial assistance is available to head-of-household women in Union County. Third: Eastern Oregon University takes part in challenge to boost student voting. Reported by The Observer. Voter education, election security, election certification and youth voting were all topics of conversation at the Oregon Votes Town Hall. Eastern Oregon University President Kelly Ryan moderated the forum on Tuesday, Nov. Also in the news. Union County agencies rescue man following UTV crash, from The Observer. Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Notice – Russell Appeal, from Union County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 29, 2026 2:36
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Thursday, October 29. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. West wind around 5 miles per hour. Thursday: Partly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. East wind 3 to 7 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. West wind around 6 miles per hour. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 6 miles per hour. Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
    
    Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Hagen (28 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); North Cayuse (31 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Mccully (36 mi, 13,604 acres, 91 percent contained) and 2 more. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: La Grande council meets Oct. 29 regarding city manager. Reported by The Observer. The La Grande City Council holds a special meeting Thursday, Oct. 29, to discuss matters in executive session. The meeting, which includes the executive sessions, starts at 7:30 p.m. Second: La Grande School District Responds to Rumors of Threat at Middle School. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group.  Third: OSP asking for information about vehicle that hit, killed pedestrian on I-84 west of La Grande. Reported by The Observer. Oregon State Police are asking the public for help in finding the driver who hit and killed a pedestrian Friday night, Oct. 23, on Interstate 84 in the Blue Mountains between La Grande and Meacham. About 9:53 p.m. Also in the news. Commissioners Support Operation Green Light for Veterans, from Union County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 28, 2026 2:26
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Wednesday, October 28. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. Wednesday: A chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 18 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. West wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind 3 to 7 miles per hour.
    
    Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: Place-Based Integrated Water Resources Planning. Reported by Union County.  Second: Two Umatilla County log truck drivers killed in Highway-204 crash. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. (Press release from the Oregon State Police) On Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 5:54 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 204 near milepost 36.5 in Union County. Third: LGPD Welcomes its newest officer and newest sergeant. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Last week, the La Grande Police Department held a special ceremony for two of its officers, one of them new to the team and the other new to the rank. Also in the news. Pile burning begins near La Grande this week, from Elkhorn Media Group. Home, from Union County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 27, 2026 2:53
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Tuesday, October 27. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 9 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 18 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 18 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday: A chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 2 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
    
    Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: La Grande School District responds to rumors of school threat. Reported by The Observer. The La Grande School District announced on Monday, Oct. Second: Employment Opportunities. Reported by Union County.  Third: 112 days, 20 firefighters, one team. The U.S. Forest Service reflects on the Union Interagency Hotshot’s 2026 season. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. As fire seasons end across Eastern Oregon, the Wallowa Whitman National Forest has continued to share various behind the scenes updates and season recaps. Also in the news. WURA Board to hold executive session, from Union County. O D F W seeks NE Oregon candidate for committee, from The Observer. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 26, 2026 3:15
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Monday, October 26. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. East wind around 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 23 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Monday: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. West wind 3 to 13 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Monday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. Southwest wind 3 to 12 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 3 to 12 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 3 to 18 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
    
    Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: Survival, human histories, and the Pendleton Roundup? A look at the Northwest’s largest Titanic artifact collection, sitting in La Grande. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. The sinking of the ocean liner RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912, forever remains a significant, if morbidly fascinating, historical event. Second: Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Notice – Russell Appeal. Reported by Union County. PUBLIC NOTICE Russell Appeal The Union County Board of Commissioners meeting in regular session on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 will hold a public hearing at 9:30 am to discuss the Russell Appeal through the Planning Department. Third: La Grande School District Responds to Safety Concern at Middle School. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. (Press release from the La Grande School District) La Grande School District is informing families and our community about a safety concern that occurred this morning involving a students on a school bus. Also in the news. Union County supports Operation Green Light for Veterans, from Elkhorn Media Group. Art Center East announces author event with David Memmott, from The Observer. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 25, 2026 3:24
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Sunday, October 25. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. East wind around 26 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 31 miles per hour. Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 14 to 26 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 31 miles per hour. Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. East wind 14 to 21 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Monday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind 3 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 18 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Monday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 3 to 12 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
    
    Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Hagen (28 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); North Cayuse (31 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Summit Lake (31 mi, 0 acres) and 2 more. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: Survival, human histories, and the Pendleton Roundup? A look at the Northwest’s largest Titanic artifact collection, sitting in La Grande. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. The sinking of the ocean liner RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912, forever remains a significant, if morbidly fascinating, historical event. Second: Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Notice – Russell Appeal. Reported by Union County. PUBLIC NOTICE Russell Appeal The Union County Board of Commissioners meeting in regular session on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 will hold a public hearing at 9:30 am to discuss the Russell Appeal through the Planning Department. Third: La Grande School District Responds to Safety Concern at Middle School. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. (Press release from the La Grande School District) La Grande School District is informing families and our community about a safety concern that occurred this morning involving a students on a school bus. Also in the news. Union County supports Operation Green Light for Veterans, from Elkhorn Media Group. Art Center East announces author event with David Memmott, from The Observer. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 24, 2026 3:03
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Saturday, October 24. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 27, with temperatures rising to around 29 overnight. Southwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday: Sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 10 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. East wind 9 to 26 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 31 miles per hour. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 13 to 26 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 31 miles per hour. Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 13 to 21 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
    
    Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Hagen (28 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); North Cayuse (31 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Summit Lake (31 mi, 0 acres) and 2 more. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: Survival, human histories, and the Pendleton Roundup? A look at the Northwest’s largest Titanic artifact collection, sitting in La Grande. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. The sinking of the ocean liner RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912, forever remains a significant, if morbidly fascinating, historical event. Second: Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Notice – Russell Appeal. Reported by Union County. PUBLIC NOTICE Russell Appeal The Union County Board of Commissioners meeting in regular session on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 will hold a public hearing at 9:30 am to discuss the Russell Appeal through the Planning Department. Third: La Grande School District Responds to Safety Concern at Middle School. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. (Press release from the La Grande School District) La Grande School District is informing families and our community about a safety concern that occurred this morning involving a students on a school bus. Also in the news. Union County supports Operation Green Light for Veterans, from Elkhorn Media Group. Art Center East announces author event with David Memmott, from The Observer. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 23, 2026 3:10
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Friday, October 23. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: A chance of rain showers before 5am. Cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. West wind around 23 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 32 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. West wind 9 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 32 miles per hour. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Friday Night: Widespread frost between 8pm and 5am. Mostly clear. Low around 27, with temperatures rising to around 30 overnight. West wind 2 to 7 miles per hour. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 3 to 9 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 8 to 26 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 31 miles per hour.
    
    Right now. Wildfire: Listed within 50 miles: Hagen (28 mi, 61,380 acres, 99 percent contained); North Cayuse (31 mi, 4,887 acres, 97 percent contained); Summit Lake (31 mi, 0 acres) and 2 more. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: Commissioners Support Operation Green Light for Veterans. Reported by Union County. The Union County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans during its regularly scheduled meeting earlier this week. Second: Brett Smith Named Oregon Elementary Principal of the Year 2027. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Island City Principal Brett Smith has been named the 2027 Oregon Elementary Principal of the Year. The announcement was made last night in front of Smith’s colleagues and family at Island City Elementary. Third: Union County approves increasing garbage collection and environmental health services fees. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Residents and business owners in Union County should prepare for increased service fees for both garbage collection and environmental health services for restaurants beginning in 2027. Also in the news. La Grande eyes sunset scenarios for urban renewal district, from The Observer. Additional Reductions to Evacuation Levels on Portions of Hagen Fire, from Union County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 22, 2026 2:33
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Thursday, October 22. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. South wind around 6 miles per hour. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday: A chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 2 to 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. West wind 9 to 23 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 31 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 8 to 24 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 31 miles per hour. Friday Night: Widespread frost after 8pm. Clear, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 3 to 8 miles per hour.
    
    Right now. Air quality: A Q I 74 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, La Grande station. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: La Grande eyes sunset scenarios for urban renewal district. Reported by The Observer. The La Grande Urban Renewal District could be winding down. Members of the La Grande Urban Renewal Agency and Urban Renewal Advisory Commission met Monday, Oct. 19, to discuss possible scenarios for sunsetting the district. Second: Additional Reductions to Evacuation Levels on Portions of Hagen Fire. Reported by Union County.  Third: Flood Plain Information. Reported by Union County.  Also in the news. Land Use Regulations, from Union County. Smoke Management, from Union County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 21, 2026 2:37
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Wednesday, October 21. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. South wind around 3 miles per hour. Wednesday: Sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 3 to 10 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers after 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. Southeast wind 2 to 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 2 to 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Rain showers likely before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 6 to 26 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 32 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
    
    Right now. Air quality: A Q I 194 (Unhealthy), mostly PM2.5, La Grande station. Everyone should limit time outdoors. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: La Grande resident Denice Calderon named to Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council. Reported by Elkhorn Media Group. Earlier this week, the Oregon Department of Energy announced that two new members had been named to the Energy Facility Siting Council. Linn County native and U.S. Second: Helicopters will soon begin mapping mineral deposits in Eastern Oregon. Reported by KOIN 6. Low flying helicopters will soon descend on Eastern Oregon as part of an effort to modernize the country's natural resource maps. Third: Place-Based Integrated Water Resources Planning. Reported by Union County.  Also in the news. Land Use Applications, from Union County. Employment Opportunities, from Union County. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.
    
  • Oct 20, 2026 2:21
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    Good morning, La Grande. It's Tuesday, October 20. This is Morning in La Grande, from Oregon Living.
    
    Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. West wind around 6 miles per hour. Tuesday: Partly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. Southwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 2 to 7 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
    
    Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Beaver Reservoir SNOTEL (5,140 ft, 14 mi away): no snow on the ground. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.
    
    Top local stories. First: Union County opens grants for nonlethal wolf depredation prevention. Reported by The Observer. Livestock producers in Union County can apply for funding to help with nonlethal wolf depredation prevention measures. The county announced in a press release on Monday, Oct. Second: Elections. Reported by Union County.  Third: Funding Available to Assist Livestock Producers to Prevent Wolf Depredation. Reported by Union County. Union County livestock producers are invited to apply for grant funding to assist in implementing nonlethal measures designed to prevent wolf depredation and to reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock. Also in the news. Employment Opportunities, from Union County. 2 men arrested in connection with Corvallis drug investigation at Pioneer Park, from KOIN 6. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.
    
    That's your morning in La Grande. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.