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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

Feds propose opening up more public lands for cattle grazing in Oregon, Western states

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Cattle ranchers in Oregon and across the nation have found their work in the national spotlight with policy proposals from the Trump administration that have drawn both outrage and skepticism from industry groups.One proposal, which has drawn national headlines and pushback from U.S. cattle industry groups, would import beef from Argentina to lower prices at the grocery store. The other seeks to open more public lands to cattle ranching and has …Feds · North Powder 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

North Powder School District begins superintendent search

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Union’s Catherine Creek Community Center added to the National Register of Historic Places

UNION – (Release from Oregon State Parks and Recreation) The Catherine Creek Community Center, historically known as the Methodist Episcopal Church of Union and the Union United Methodist Church, is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places. Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) recommended the nomination at its June 2025 meeting for the building’s architectural significance as a disti…Union · Union Read Article

Union readies for biggest game in years in search of first league title since 1986

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One of the biggest games of Week 9 features two eight-person programs with vastly different recent histories.On one side is reigning 1A champion Adrian, which has won four state championships since its last losing season in 2009. The Antelopes will make the 130-mile trek north up I-84 to meet Union, which during that same stretch has had only three winning seasons — including this year — and two playoff wins.Union · Union 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

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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

Feds propose opening up more public lands for cattle grazing in Oregon, Western states

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

North Powder School District begins superintendent search

Union’s Catherine Creek Community Center added to the National Register of Historic Places

Union readies for biggest game in years in search of first league title since 1986

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

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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

Feds propose opening up more public lands for cattle grazing in Oregon, Western states

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

North Powder School District begins superintendent search

Union’s Catherine Creek Community Center added to the National Register of Historic Places

Union readies for biggest game in years in search of first league title since 1986

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

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