La Grande Observer

Founded in 1896, The Observer is a newspaper that caters to the communities of Union and Wallowa counties in Oregon. Its main office is located in La Grande, which is the county seat of Union County. The newspaper is published three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons, reaching an audience of over 11,000 readers. The Observer is part of Western Communications, a family-run business based in Bend, which also owns other newspapers in Baker City, Brookings, and Redmond, as well as in Crescent City and Sonora, California.

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La Grande police arrest arson suspect - La Grande Observer

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.
New Pizza Hut opens in Island City - La Grande Observer

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.
Jury returns guilty verdict in Genagritis murder case - La Grande Observer

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.
EOU hosts annual Celebrate, Educate, Appreciate Diversity conference May 3 - La Grande Observer

6 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.
Enterprise City Council OKs grants, banking change - La Grande Observer

1 week ago | lagrandeobserver.com | Bill Bradshaw

Published 4:58 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 ENTERPRISE — The Enterprise City Council at its meeting April 14 approved seven grant requests and moved the city’s bank accounts. The requests for grant funding, as recommended by the Motel Tax Committee, were $2,000 each for:• Juniper Jam. • Courthouse Concert Series. • Hells Canyon Mule Days. • Main Street Show & Shine. • Woodlands and Watershed Festival. • Park 66 Bison and Seafood Festival. • Shop Local Banner Project.
EOU president joins higher education panel April 22 - La Grande Observer

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.
“If you’re wondering if you should call, call" - La Grande Observer

1 week ago | lagrandeobserver.com | Isabella Crowley

Published 5:00 am Wednesday, April 16, 2025 AgriStress Helpline offers hotline for Oregon producersLA GRANDE — Being a producer is hard work. This is something officials from Oregon State University Extension Services and the AgriStress Helpline understand.
Local students take part in regional math competition - La Grande Observer

1 week ago | lagrandeobserver.com | Isabella Crowley

Published 8:00 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 LA GRANDE — Nearly 280 students from 15 high schools competed Tuesday, April 15, in the annual Eastern Oregon University Regional High School Mathematics Competition. Students from Echo, Enterprise, La Grande, Cove, Imbler, Irrigon, Union, Riverside, Weston-McEwen, Ontario and Vale high schools, along with a home school team, took part in this year’s competition.
Union County Commissioners consider revising zoning, partition and subdivision ordinance - La Grande Observer

1 week ago | lagrandeobserver.com | Isabella Crowley

Published 8:00 am Tuesday, April 15, 2025 UNION COUNTY — The Union County Board of Commissioners at its meeting Wednesday, April 16, will consider revising the zoning, partition and subdivision ordinance. The meeting, which includes a public hearing on the revisions, begins at 9 a.m. in the Joseph Building Annex Conference Room, 1106 K Ave. in La Grande.
Residents address Joint Ways and Means Committee at roadshow hearing - La Grande Observer

1 week ago | lagrandeobserver.com | Isabella Crowley

Published 7:00 pm Saturday, April 12, 2025 LA GRANDE — The message to the Joint Ways and Means Committee was clear — Eastern Oregonians care deeply about a lot of issues. Eastern Oregon University in La Grande hosted the Oregon Legislature’s Joint Ways and Means Roadshow Hearing on Friday, April 11, which gave residents an opportunity to directly address the state’s primary budget-setting body.