Two big news events over the last couple of weeks illustrate how fast EO Media Group mobilizes to get information out to our readers.

The fire at a Pendleton grain facility and the hailstorm that hit Wallowa County hard were major events that required as much coverage — and resources — as we could manage. We also made sure as much information was out regarding a robbery attempt and shooting at the Wildhorse Resort & Casino Aug. 17.

These major breaking news events are fairly uncommon but when they do occur we make sure that we are on the scene gathering as much information as we can to make sure our readers are informed.

We do so much more on a daily basis but the end goal always remains the same: providing the best news package for our readers as humanely possible.

That means when a major news event occurs, you don’t have to wonder what is going on. All you need is a subscription to the one of our newspapers in the region. Keeping our readers informed is one of our most important goals and we spend an awful lot of time ensuring we are doing just that.

A foundation of trust coupled with fast action by our news staffs means you will always get the information you need before others.

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If you missed one or more issues of The Observer this week, here are a couple of stories you might have missed.

Reporter Isabella Crowley took a look at how local officials feel about a measure requiring a permit, reporting of application data and safety training to buy a firearm in Oregon that is set to appear on the November ballot.

Shannon Golden attended a town hall hosted by Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ontario, at Eastern Oregon University.

Dick Mason talked to local farmers in Union County about how the Aug. 11 hailstorm damaged crops in the county.

Coming up next week, look for a story from Dick Mason on La Grande High School cracking down on vaping with new sensors for restrooms that are set to arrive soon.

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