Another Staff Member Leaves the Governor
One of Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s top attorneys, Lindsey Burrows, is set to leave her position in the coming weeks, becoming the fourth staffer to depart Kotek’s office in under a month. Burrows plans to return to work as a criminal defense attorney. The governor’s office has experienced notable turnover recently, with speculation about the […]
Read MoreBig Lottery Winner
The identity of Portland’s $1.3 billion Powerball winner will be announced in a couple of weeks. The winning ticket, purchased at a Plaid Pantry in Northeast Portland, marks the largest jackpot win in Oregon’s history. The store will receive $100,000 for selling the winning ticket, and the state will benefit from $7.6 million returned from […]
Read MoreLa Grande Police to Host Drug Take Back
La Grande Police will host a prescription drug take-back event on April 27th to safely dispose of unused medications. This initiative aims to prevent misuse and environmental contamination. Residents can drop off prescriptions at the police department, contributing to community safety.
Read More1 Injured in Snowmobile Accident
In Union County news, Search and Rescue teams responded to a serious snowmobile accident near Woodland Snow-Park. After 911 calls, first responders including La Grande Fire Department, and a Life Flight helicopter assisted. The injured person was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment. No update on their condition.
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