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Harbor Freight Tools announces plans to open in the former Rite Aid buildingLa Grande Observer2 DAYS AGO
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La Grande man gets 12 years in prison for abuse of minorsGresham Outlook6 HOURS AGO
Wildcat Center set to open in less than three monthsLa Grande Observer1 DAY AGO
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La Grande man gets 12 years in prison for abuse of minors
An Eastern Oregon 42-year-old man was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after sexually abusing and transporting two minors he met on social media, before abandoning them at a park in Boring. Albert Wayne Johnson, of La Grande, was sentenced Wednesday, May 15, to 151 months in prison and 10 years’ supervised release for traveling across state lines to engage in a sexual act with a minor, transporting a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, and commission of a...
Harbor Freight Tools announces plans to open in the former Rite Aid building
LA GRANDE — Shoppers in La Grande will be getting another tool in their tool belts later this year. Harbor Freight Tools will open in the former location of Rite Aid in the La Grande Town Center, 2212 Island Ave., according to Director of Corporate Communications and Content Craig Hoffman.
Wildcat Center set to open in less than three months
LA GRANDE — A red-letter day in the La Grande School District’s history is fast approaching. The school district will be able to begin occupying the new Wildcat Center on Thursday, Aug. 1, according to Superintendent George Mendoza. This news has has many but not all of the staff at La Grande Middle School in a high energy, optimistic mode, according to Principal Chris Wagner.
Spiritual life: Priesthood Commemoration and father/son outing planned
NORTHEAST OREGON — The La Grande Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold its semi-annual Stake Conference for all 13 area congregations on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19. A leadership training meeting will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. (PDT) on Saturday, followed by an adult general session at 7 p.m. Sunday's general session will go from 10 a.m. to noon. All meetings will be held in the La Grande church on Gekeler Lane.
Gary Otis Mason pleads guilty to Elgin double murder, faces life in prison
UNION COUNTY – An Elgin man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to a double homicide. 58-year-old Gary Otis Mason agreed to plead guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Candy Williams and a teen girl. He was...
Budget committee votes to recommend 2024-25 budget to La Grande City Council
LA GRANDE — The city of La Grande is one step from having a 2024-25 general fund budget in place that would allow all of its programs to be retained and boost staffing. The city’s budget committee voted on Tuesday, May 14, to recommend the city council adopt a general fund budget of $17.423 million for 2024-25, up 3.25% from 2023-24.
Spiritual life: Worship service celebrates coming of the Holy Spirit
LA GRANDE — The La Grande First Christian Church will celebrate Pentecost on Sunday, May 19. Those who attend the 10:30 a.m. worship service are encouraged to wear reds, oranges and yellows to represent the flames of the holy spirit, which descended on Jesus' followers. Bible study for adults...
Despite cutbacks, a pair of La Grande School District's summer programs are still vibrant
LA GRANDE — A big portion of La Grande School District’s summer education program is capsizing due to a loss of state funding. Still, students and parents can take heart, two pieces of the program will remain strong this summer.
La Grande Budget Committee looking at ways to cut costs
LA GRANDE — The city of La Grande was urged by members of its budget committee on Monday, May 13, to begin making spending reductions to prevent it from putting itself in a dire situation four years from now. “We are going down a path we can’t sustain. We...
Mommy & Me Coffee Hour planned for May 18
LA GRANDE — The First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 1812 First St., La Grande, invites moms and their kids to a Mommy & Me Coffee Hour on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event features beverages, treats, toys, outdoor fun and a bounce house.
Only 11.59% of registered voters have returned ballots in Union County
LA GRANDE — Union County ballots have slowly started to trickle in for the primary election. Only 11.59% of Union County voters have returned their ballots as of Monday, May 13, according to Union County Clerk Lisa Feik. However, this did not include any ballots returned on May 13.
Gazebo being created by Elgin students at pocket park, trailhead
ELGIN — A new Elgin park is receiving a major addition. A gazebo is being built at the park, which is on .27 of an acre of land in the north end of town, by a team of Elgin High School students. The land is set to become a combination trailhead and pocket park that will be part of a 63-mile non-motorized trail along the existing tracks within the publicly-owned Wallowa-Union Railroad Authority corridor between Elgin and Joseph.
Union County: Taking another look at campaign finances for sheriff, judicial elections
LA GRANDE — Money is flowing into local elections. While voters have until May 21 to return their ballots, residents and businesses across the state are showing their support for candidates by opening their pocketbooks and bank accounts.
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