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Union County approves $40,000 in additional funding toward the B.E.S.T program - Elkhorn Media Group

UNION COUNTY – During a regular commission meeting on Wednesday, October 1st, the Union County Board of Commissioners officially approved a $10,000-dollar annual allocation in opioid settlement funds toward the Union County B.E.S.T Program, providing $40,000 dollars over the next four years. The funding allocation was initially requested by Sheriff Bowen during an Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee meeting on September 23 and recommended for ap…Union County, Oregon · Union County Read Article

Cove resident seriously injured in Highway 237A rollover crash near Island City - Elkhorn Media Group

ISLAND CITY – On Sunday, September 28, just after 4:00 p.m., the Oregon State Police and local EMS responded to a reported rollover crash along Highway 237A near milepost 1, roughly a mile east of Island City. The vehicle, a red GMC SUV, reportedly left the roadway, rolled multiple times, and landed on its side about 25 yards away in a nearby wheatfield. The Driver, a juvenile Cove resident, reportedly suffered major injuries but was transported…Island City · Island City Read Article

GRH News, community service updates, bingo schedule, and more from the Elgin Lions Club - Elkhorn Media Group

ELGIN – (Release from the Elgin Lions Club) “We’re in a much better spot than most hospitals for growth, because we are unlike others in the area,” commented Jeremy Davis, CEO of Grande Rhonde Hospital. “Through grants we have been able to expand our facilities and staff.” Davis related that a new grant will add 96,000 feet, add a new OBGYN and training center. He stated many of the hospitals are concerned about the “Big Beautiful Bill” with pos…Elgin · Elgin Read Article

Reminder, EMS active threat Training begins tomorrow at Grande Ronde Hospital - Elkhorn Media Group

LA GRANDE — This Wednesday, several law enforcement and emergency management agencies will participate in a scenario-based active threat training exercise at the Grande Ronde Hospital Pavilion in La Grande. No street closures are planned for this event and residents in the immediate area will be able to travel to and from their homes. Signs will be posted in the area to indicate that it is just a training exercise. The exercise is designed to he…La Grande · La Grande Read Article

La Grande man arrested on trespass & burglary charges following apartment disturbance - Elkhorn Media Group

LA GRANDE – 36-Year-Old Alexander Xavior Lungold of La Grande was arrested on numerous charges following a disturbance at the May Lane Apartments (2504 May Lane) on the morning of Sunday, September 28. According to the La Grande Police Department, officers responded to a call at 10:09 a.m. involving Lungold causing a disturbance, unlawfully entering another resident’s apartment, and attempting to take the resident’s phone as they tried to call 9…La Grande · La Grande Read Article

Elgin Town Council reviews new officers and zoning proposals

Elgin Town Council welcomed three new businesses: Roofco Inc., Hawthorne Plumbing, and Twist & Sip Lemonade. Elgin Police Department update: new vehicles expected mid-month; praised Officer Bruce Beck and promoted Robert Cooper. Council approved ordinances amendments 43 and 251.Elgin · Elgin Read Article

La Grande’s new splash pad; the first set of ideas - Elkhorn Media Group

LA GRANDE – On the evening of Thursday, September 25, the La Grande Parks and Recreation department hosted its first public meeting at Veteran’s Memorial Pool on the new La Grande Splash Pad Project. This initial meeting served as an opening discussion for the project, a chance for the public to line out their core wants and ideas, and gave interested volunteers a chance to join the project committee. For those unfamiliar, La Grande Parks and Re…La Grande · La Grande Read Article

As the days shorten, watch for wildlife crossing the roadway in Eastern Oregon - Elkhorn Media Group

NORTHEAST OREGON – Fall is setting in and the days are getting shorter. While wildlife crossing the roadway can be a hazard all year, and at any time of day, increasingly limited visibility earlier in the evenings and later in the mornings, especially during regular commute times, can be an additional hazard for motorists. Recently, the Oregon State Police La Grande area responded to three separate vehicle accidents caused by wildlife in the roa…Wildfires · La Grande Read Article

Chance Rivard joins the La Grande 911 dispatch team - Elkhorn Media Group

LA GRANDE – The La Grande Police Department is excited to officially welcome yet another new member to its 911 dispatch team. The department announced on Friday, September 26, that Chance Rivard, a La Grande native and recent University of Idaho Graduate, has officially graduated from the Basic Telecommunicator’s Academy in Salem. With this important milestone behind him, Rivard will move forward with his career as a local 911 dispatcher. In the…La Grande · La Grande Read Article

La Grande fire Department is getting the community “fired up” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Elkhorn Media Group

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Union County approves $40,000 in additional funding toward the B.E.S.T program - Elkhorn Media Group

Cove resident seriously injured in Highway 237A rollover crash near Island City - Elkhorn Media Group

GRH News, community service updates, bingo schedule, and more from the Elgin Lions Club - Elkhorn Media Group

Reminder, EMS active threat Training begins tomorrow at Grande Ronde Hospital - Elkhorn Media Group

La Grande man arrested on trespass & burglary charges following apartment disturbance - Elkhorn Media Group

Elgin Town Council reviews new officers and zoning proposals

La Grande’s new splash pad; the first set of ideas - Elkhorn Media Group

As the days shorten, watch for wildlife crossing the roadway in Eastern Oregon - Elkhorn Media Group

Chance Rivard joins the La Grande 911 dispatch team - Elkhorn Media Group

La Grande fire Department is getting the community “fired up” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Elkhorn Media Group

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Union County approves $40,000 in additional funding toward the B.E.S.T program - Elkhorn Media Group

Cove resident seriously injured in Highway 237A rollover crash near Island City - Elkhorn Media Group

GRH News, community service updates, bingo schedule, and more from the Elgin Lions Club - Elkhorn Media Group

Reminder, EMS active threat Training begins tomorrow at Grande Ronde Hospital - Elkhorn Media Group

La Grande man arrested on trespass & burglary charges following apartment disturbance - Elkhorn Media Group

Elgin Town Council reviews new officers and zoning proposals

La Grande’s new splash pad; the first set of ideas - Elkhorn Media Group

As the days shorten, watch for wildlife crossing the roadway in Eastern Oregon - Elkhorn Media Group

Chance Rivard joins the La Grande 911 dispatch team - Elkhorn Media Group

La Grande fire Department is getting the community “fired up” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Elkhorn Media Group