Eastern Oregon Counties Awarded Grants
Eastern Oregon counties and tribes have been awarded nearly $111,500 from the Oregon Cultural Trust. The funds are part of a $3.5 million grant program for 2025, benefiting various organizations statewide. Local recipients include Baker County, receiving $10,770, and the Umatilla County with $19,474. The grants aim to support cultural and community projects across the […]
Read MoreLa Grande Ffa Returning to National Convention
The La Grande FFA Chapter will return to the National FFA Convention for the first time in six years. After a presentation to the school board on September 11, their participation was approved. The chapter is now revitalized under the guidance of agriculture teacher Luke Coomer. The 97th National FFA Convention is set for October […]
Read More1 Injured in Ontario Motel Fire
A fire at the Motel 6 in Ontario left one person injured. The victim was airlifted to a hospital with burns. The blaze began on the second floor and spread into the attic. Ontario Fire & Rescue, supported by Fruitland Fire and other units, quickly contained the fire and prevented further damage. Motel staff helped […]
Read MoreMassive Oversize Load to Cause Delays
Motorists on Oregon Highway 86 should expect 20-minute delays on the nights of September 24 and 26. The delays, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., are due to the transport of a massive transformer equipment load measuring 14 feet 8 inches wide and 183 feet long. The shipment, weighing nearly 428,000 pounds, will travel from […]
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