Evacuation Updates Issued
In Grant County, evacuation zones have been updated due to the Rail Ridge Fire. As of yesterday, the Level 1 evacuation zone north of County Road 67 and west of Alder Street had been upgraded to Level 2. This means residents should be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen. Areas south of Highway 26 are […]
Read MoreLa Grande Water Break Calls for Emergency Repairs
In La Grande, emergency repairs had to be made on a broken water valve on Sunset Drive. Starting at 9am Tuesday, residents west of Alder Street and north of K Avenue were warned that they would experience reduced water pressure or possibly no water at all. The repair they were told, could take up to […]
Read MoreBaker City Man Jailed for Tossing Rocks on I-84
A Baker City man was arrested for throwing rocks at vehicles on I-84. 49 year old George Wesley was taken into custody by Oregon State Police near Milepost 208 Eastbound at North Powder after witnesses reported Wesley’s erratic behavior and rock-throwing. Police say he appeared intoxicated and claimed he needed medical help, but was cleared […]
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