Local

UPDATE: I-84 from Pendleton to La Grande reopens after crash

A crash that closed Interstate 84 in Eastern Oregon on Tuesday, July 15, has been cleared.

Outdoors

Study finds old growth trees in Blue Mountains dying at high rate

James Johnston has been studying trees in the Blue Mountains that are older than America, and he’s disturbed…

Public Safety

The Observer Public Safety Log

Here's the latest in Union County law enforcement activity

Local

Union County BOC will consider declaring local state of emergency

The Union County Board of Commissioners will consider declaring a local state of emergency during the regular session…

Local

BREAKING NEWS: Lack of participants sinks Morgan Lake Regatta for 2025

Boat builders coming to Union County to find out if their skills held water will have to wait…

Public Safety

The Observer Public Safety Log

Here's the latest in Union County law enforcement activity

Eastern Oregon

ODOT laying off more than 30 workers in NE Oregon

The Oregon Department of Transportation is laying off 483 workers statewide, 30 in NE Oregon

Local News

UPDATE: La Grande hires new city manager

The search for La Grande’s next city manager has crossed the finish line. 

Local

Wyden announces July town halls in Eastern Oregon

Oregon’s senior U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden announced Friday, June 11, he will hold open-to-all town halls in five Eastern…

Government

Merkley runs for reelection in 2026

Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley announced he is running for a fourth term in 2026. The 68-year-old Democrat,…

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