The Union County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mathis on June 22 for second-degree burglary, two counts of third-degree theft and ...

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced Tuesday, July 22, that she will call a special session on Aug. 29 for lawmakers to pass legislation to fund the state Department of Transportation.

Six teens from across America got a taste of what Union County has to offer this summer thanks to the American Exchange Project ...

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The Union County Fair Association could receive $2.5 million to connect the fairgrounds to the city of La Grande's water and sewer systems.

The Observer Public Safety Log Published 5:48 am Thursday, July 10, 2025 ...

The Morgan Lake Regatta, originally scheduled for Saturday, July 19, in La Grande has been cancelled due to low registration.

The Observer Public Safety Log Published 7:20 am Wednesday, July 9, 2025 ...

I could criticize the current administration for its response to climate change, but I am not here to demonize President Donald Trump. He knows the danger, politicians on both sides do. The ...

Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley announced he is running for a fourth term in 2026. The 68-year-old Democrat, an East Portland resident when he’s not in Washington, D.C., has been mulling his ...