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 ...

By Trish Yerges Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics (GRH) offers many fulfilling and gratifying volunteer positions, but none are more influential in advancing patient care and best practices than the ...

The Observer Public Safety Log Published 7:06 am Wednesday, July 16, 2025 ...

The eastbound lanes of I-84 are reopened between Pendleton and La Grande following a crash on Tuesday, July 15.

The Observer Public Safety Log Published 6:55 am Monday, July 14, 2025 ...

The Oregon Department of Transportation is laying off 483 workers statewide, 30 in NE Oregon ...

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

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 ...

A recent study in the Malheur National Forest found old growth tress were dying off, primarily due to competition from younger trees.