Isabella Crowley

2 days ago | lagrandeobserver.com | Isabella Crowley

Published 6:00 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 LA GRANDE — Police arrested a La Grande man in connection with arson at a Union County government building. Police took Nathan Osterloh, 39, into custody Friday, April 18, for first-degree arson, first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree disorderly conduct, reckless burning and recklessly endangering another person, according to a press release from La Grande Police Lt. Jason Hays. Police also arrested Osterloh on warrants for probation violations.

3 days ago | lagrandeobserver.com | Isabella Crowley

Published 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 ISLAND CITY — A former favorite pizza spot has returned to Union County. Pizza Hut quietly opened its new doors on April 7 in Island City, 11621 Island Ave., according to a press release from BML Public Relations. The restaurant, operated by Flynn Group, will host a grand opening April 25.

3 days ago | lagrandeobserver.com | Isabella Crowley

Published 5:59 pm Monday, April 21, 2025 LA GRANDE — A Union County jury Monday, April 21, convicted a La Grande man of second-degree murder. The jury found Mamas Genagritis, 56, was guilty of killing his girlfriend, Deanna Badgley, in May 2022 at the couple’s Robbs Hill Road home. The jury returned its verdict after about 30 minutes of deliberation following closing arguments from the prosecution and defense.

5 days ago | lagrandeobserver.com | Isabella Crowley

Published 7:00 am Saturday, April 19, 2025 LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University will host the 14th annual Celebrate, Educate, Appreciate Diversity Conference. The conference aims for attendees to foster meaningful connections, engage in reflection and explore practices that promote understanding and compassion, according to a press release from EOU.

1 week ago | lagrandeobserver.com | Isabella Crowley

Published 4:41 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University President Kelly Ryan will take part in a panel exploring the role regional universities play in preparing students and community for the evolving job market. The panel, which will take place at 11 a.m. on April 22, will be hosted by Ian Wilhelm, deputy managing editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education, according to a press release.