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Runaway teen reported, La Grande

LA GRANDE – The La Grande Police Department has confirmed that Drake Hill of La Grande was reported as a runway yesterday morning. Hill is under the age of 18 and described as being a white male, 5’7″ tall with dark brown hair. He was last seen wearing a grey Carhartt sweatshirt, either black or blue jeans and a small camo backpack. Hill may be in possession of a firearm for personal protection. Hill reportedly frequents local places such as Wal…La Grande · La Grande Read Article

La Grande Police Department disposes of over 2,661 pounds of unwanted medications as of latest drug take back

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La Grande Public works closing 16th street from H Ave. to Gekeler Lane Tuesday morning.

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La Grande Fire Chief Emmitt Cornford officially steps down with a final sendoff from Union County Dispatch

LA GRANDE – On the afternoon of Friday, October 31, 2025, La Grande Fire Chief Emmitt Cornford officially completed his final shift, bringing an end to a 45-year career with the La Grande Fire Services, including six years as fire chief. In a heartfelt sendoff, Union County Dispatch broadcast the following message honoring Chief Cornford as he went off duty for the last time: Audio provided by La Grande Communications Specialist Toni Grove. The …La Grande · La Grande Read Article

Union County Sheriff's Office seeking feedback on potential drug task force levy

UNION COUNTY – Back in May of 2025, Union County Sheriff Cody Bowen announced the discontinuation of the Union County Drug Task Force, citing an overstressing of Sheriff’s Office resources and insufficient support from the La Grande Police Department and Oregon State Police, among other reasons. For reference, Bowen’s original letter can be found here and the city of La Grande’s response can be found here. Yesterday, the Union County Sheriff’s O…La Grande · La Grande Read Article

La Grande High School swim coach Cheyenne Maszk nominated as national boys swimming coach of the year for Oregon

LA GRANDE – Cheynne Maszk, boys High School Swimming coach for La Grande School District has officially been selected by the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA) as Oregon’s nominees for the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) 2024-25 coach of the year award for Boys Swimming. In an official announcement to Maszk (shared with Elkhorn Media Group by La Grande SD), the OACA wrote: “On behalf of the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association …Swimming · La Grande Read Article

La Grande Superintendent George Mendoza to be honored as Oregon’s superintendent of the year next week

LA GRANDE – On September 24th, 2025, The La Grande School District officially announced that Superintendent George Mendoza had been named Oregon’s 2025 Superintendent of the year by the Oregon Association of School Executives, much to the surprise of Mendoza himself. Serving as La Grande’s superintendent since 2017, Mendoza was awarded for his excellent leadership, unwavering dedication to student success, and a long list of improvements to the …La Grande · La Grande Read Article

La Grande preparing to plant dozens of new trees along Island Avenue

LA GRANDE – La Grande Parks and Recreation is in the process of preparing Island Avenue for dozens of new trees next year. Over the past several weeks, contractors from Hamilton Excavation have been preparing the ground along the Island Avenue Greenway between Adams Avenue and the La Grande/Island City boundary, including hauling and spreading mulch. According to La Grande Urban Forester Teresa Gustafson, the greenway project is funded by a $79,…Trees · La Grande Read Article

Reminder, be ready for detours and extra pedestrians during La Grande’s Downtown Safe Trick-or-Treat event

LA GRANDE – Halloween is almost here, and that means crowds of little ghouls, ghosts, and goblins will soon be taking to the streets during the City of La Grande’s Downtown Safe Trick-or-Treat event, October 31st. As a reminder to drivers and residents, a portion of Adams Avenue between 4th Street & Greenwood Street will be closed from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to accommodate the trick-or-treaters. The event, hosted by La Grande Mainstreet Downtown…Halloween · La Grande Read Article

La Grande grounds out football win

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Runaway teen reported, La Grande

La Grande Police Department disposes of over 2,661 pounds of unwanted medications as of latest drug take back

La Grande Public works closing 16th street from H Ave. to Gekeler Lane Tuesday morning.

La Grande Fire Chief Emmitt Cornford officially steps down with a final sendoff from Union County Dispatch

Union County Sheriff's Office seeking feedback on potential drug task force levy

La Grande High School swim coach Cheyenne Maszk nominated as national boys swimming coach of the year for Oregon

La Grande Superintendent George Mendoza to be honored as Oregon’s superintendent of the year next week

La Grande preparing to plant dozens of new trees along Island Avenue

Reminder, be ready for detours and extra pedestrians during La Grande’s Downtown Safe Trick-or-Treat event

La Grande grounds out football win

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Runaway teen reported, La Grande

La Grande Police Department disposes of over 2,661 pounds of unwanted medications as of latest drug take back

La Grande Public works closing 16th street from H Ave. to Gekeler Lane Tuesday morning.

La Grande Fire Chief Emmitt Cornford officially steps down with a final sendoff from Union County Dispatch

Union County Sheriff's Office seeking feedback on potential drug task force levy

La Grande High School swim coach Cheyenne Maszk nominated as national boys swimming coach of the year for Oregon

La Grande Superintendent George Mendoza to be honored as Oregon’s superintendent of the year next week

La Grande preparing to plant dozens of new trees along Island Avenue

Reminder, be ready for detours and extra pedestrians during La Grande’s Downtown Safe Trick-or-Treat event

La Grande grounds out football win

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