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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Observer Public Safety Log Published 7:28 am Friday, July 11, 2025 ...

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 7:20 am Wednesday, July 9, 2025 ...

LA GRANDE — The search for La Grande’s next city manager is taking another step forward. The city announced city councilors ...

LA GRANDE — Police arrested a La Grande woman after she fled from law enforcement and then tried to run again.

Can your boat building skills hold water, or will you need to bail out this summer? Find out Saturday, July 19, at the annual ...

The Observer Public Safety Log Published 6:57 am Monday, July 7, 2025 ...

The same day increased fire restrictions went into effect on land protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry, fire ...

The Observer Public Safety Log Published 7:05 am Thursday, June 19, 2025 ...