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Term limits debate roils race for Union County commissioner
The controversial end of a local term limit law has become one of the top issues in a race for Union County commissioner. In the first general election without the eight-year term limit in place, both candidates who lead the runoff are…
Read at OPBBREAKING: Elgin appoints interim superintendent
ELGIN — 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. Glaze has deep roots in Elgin, according to School District Board…
Read at The ObserverCity of La Grande officially terminates employment agreement of City Manager John O’Brien
LA GRANDE – During a special meeting and accompanying executive session of the La Grande City Council on the evening of Thursday, October 29, the council officially moved to terminate the employment contract of City Manager John O’Brien,…
Read at Elkhorn Media GroupBREAKING: La Grande council terminates city manager
LA GRANDE — The La Grande City Council voted during a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29, to terminate the city manager. Councilors voted 5-2 to terminate the employment agreement between the city of La Grande and John O’Brien effective…
Read at The ObserverLa Grande Soroptimists open Live Your Dream Award
LA GRANDE — Financial assistance is available to head-of-household women in Union County. The Soroptimist International of La Grande announced the club is now accepting applications for its Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards…
Read at The ObserverEastern Oregon University takes part in challenge to boost student voting
LA GRANDE — 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. 27,…
Read at The ObserverEastern Oregon University hosts election night watch party
LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University invites everyone to attend the Midterm 2026 Election Watch Party. The university announced the watch party will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at HQ, 112 Depot St., in La Grande. The evening is…
Read at The ObserverUnion County agencies rescue man following UTV crash
UNION COUNTY — Emergency agencies responded Wednesday, Oct. 28, to rescue a 65-year-old man following a utility-terrain vehicle crash in Union County. The Union County Sheriff’s Office in a press release reported its dispatch received a…
Read at The ObserverUnion county EMS rescue UTV crash victim on south fork Catherine Creek
UNION COUNTY — (Press release from the Union County Sheriff’s Office) One 65-year-old man was airlifted yesterday to a nearby trauma center after sustaining serious injuries in a utility terrain vehicle crash. Shortly before 10 a.m. on…
Read at Elkhorn Media GroupTwo Umatilla County log truck drivers killed in Highway-204 crash
UNION COUNTY — (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. The…
Read at Elkhorn Media GroupLGPD Welcomes its newest officer and newest sergeant
LA GRANDE – 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. On Wednesday, October 21, MacKenzie Perry officially joined the LGPD as its…
Read at Elkhorn Media GroupPile burning begins near La Grande this week
LA GRANDE – The U.S. Forest Service Wallowa Whitman National Forest has announced prescribed pile burning will begin this week across the La Grande and Whitman ranger districts. Smoke may be visible while burning is underway and could…
Read at Elkhorn Media Group112 days, 20 firefighters, one team. The U.S. Forest Service reflects on the Union Interagency Hotshot’s 2026 season
UNION COUNTY – As fire seasons end across Eastern Oregon, the Wallowa Whitman National Forest has continued to share various behind the scenes updates and season recaps. From record breaking days at the La Grande tanker base, to show just…
Read at Elkhorn Media GroupWURA Board to hold executive session
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wallowa Union Railroad Authority (WURA) will hold an executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(b) Personnel and ORS 192.660(2)(h) Legal Counsel on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting…
Read at Union CountyBoard of Commissioners Public Hearing Notice – Russell Appeal
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. The meeting…
Read at Union CountyCommissioners Support Operation Green Light for Veterans
The Union County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans during its regularly scheduled meeting earlier this week. Through Veterans Day, November 11, 2026, various county…
Read at Union CountyEastern Oregon Counties Association (EOCA) to meet
The Eastern Oregon Counties Association (EOCA) is scheduled to meet on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9 AM via Zoom. Join by Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87990923258?pwd=O89CGAFjha4nYstW8bpMvtaQaIEJEb.1 Join by phone: (253) 215-8782…
Read at Union CountyHelicopters will soon begin mapping mineral deposits in Eastern Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Low flying helicopters will soon descend on Eastern Oregon as part of an effort to modernize the country's natural resource maps. Flights will begin in October and cover a portion of the Blue Mountains as part of a…
Read at KOIN 6Funding Available to Assist Livestock Producers to Prevent Wolf Depredation
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. Applications must be received…
Read at Union County2 men arrested in connection with Corvallis drug investigation at Pioneer Park
Corvallis police arrested two men on Thursday following a drug investigation at Pioneer Park that resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and multiple firearms.
Read at KOIN 681-year-old man killed during home invasion; suspect shoots himself in bathroom, authorites say
NEW ALBANY, Miss. ( WTVA /Gray News) - An 81-year-old Mississippi man was shot and killed during a home invasion, authorities said. Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said the shooting happened around 4 a.m. Thursday at a home. An…
Read at KPTV FOX 12Regulated Use Fire Season Ends Today
Union County’s Regulated Use Fire Season ends today, October 15. Residents may burn when weather conditions are suitable and burning is allowed for the day. Before burning, residents must: Obtain a copy of the 2024-02 Union County Burn…
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