Coronavirus

LG School District may need additional substitute staff later in school year

LA GRANDE — The COVID-19 pandemic has La Grande School District officials worried about the possibility of needing…

Coronavirus

Some Oregonians struggle to find work, despite many job openings

PORTLAND — More than 7.5 million Americans no longer have access to supplemental unemployment benefits from the federal…

Coronavirus

Adrian to pay former superintendent more than $100,000; he agrees not to sue

ADRIAN — The Adrian School District will pay former superintendent Kevin Purnell more than $100,000 as part of…

Coronavirus

Where are the workers: Shortage of employees leads to altered business models

LA GRANDE — Enterprise isn’t the largest town in Eastern Oregon, with a population of 2,052. But it’s…

Coronavirus

City manager consults with attorneys on possible suit

BAKER CITY — Baker City Manager Jon Cannon has been busy over the past week carrying out the city…

Community

Out and about: Shoe shines and cigars — the history of 1212 Adams

The next building going east on Adams Avenue in downtown La Grande is 1212 Adams, currently the home…

Coronavirus

Wallowa Memorial capacity severely tested during most recent surge

ENTERPRISE — Statewide, hospitals have been near or even at their capacity, with more than 1,100 people in…

Coronavirus

Union County averaging 15 COVID cases per day

LA GRANDE — Union County has reported nearly 200 COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, showing signs…

Business

Coronavirus assistance program includes all grass seed

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Add Kentucky bluegrass seed to the list of eligible commodities under the USDA’s Coronavirus Food…

Business

As COVID hits again, businesses plod along

WALLOWA COUNTY — As the latest surge of coronavirus hits Wallowa County, few businesses have been forced to…

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