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Idaho Power files petitions seeking entry onto property in Union County for land surveys
LA GRANDE — An Idaho-based utility has filed petitions in Union County Circuit Court seeking access to properties along the proposed path of the Boardman to Hemingway power transmission line. Idaho Power, represented by attorneys Tim J. Helfrich and Zach Olson of Yturri Rose LLP in Ontario, filed petitions...
June 14, 2024, is salvage day at the La Grande Annex Building
LA GRANDE – (Release from the La Grande School District) The Annex Building will be opened for personal salvage on Friday, June 14, 2024. All staff and members of the general public age 18 and older are welcome to visit the building to remove items of interest. If you are interested, please abide by the following guidelines and warnings:
Union County Commissioners to discuss Greater Idaho
LA GRANDE — The Union County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 9:00am on Wednesday, June 12, to discuss the Greater Idaho movement. This meeting is to comply with Ballot Measure 31-101, also known as the Greater Idaho measure. Approved by Union County voters in 2020,...
First western cherry fruit flies set to emerge
LA GRANDE — The Oregon State University Extension Service in Union County is warning cherry tree owners of the emergence of the first adult western cherry fruit flies in the county. According to a press release, the fly is expected to appear Sunday, June 16 in the La Grande...
Elgin balances budget for 2024-25 with revisions and cuts
ELGIN — The city of Elgin approved its budget for the upcoming fiscal year after revisions and cuts. The city council and budget committee met for a second time on Monday, June 10, to discuss changes to the proposed 2024-25 fiscal year budget. Councilors unanimously passed the $6.725 million budget and approved the tax rate.
La Grande announces street closure on June 15 for Touch-a-Truck event
LA GRANDE – The City of La Grande wants to inform residents of street closures this weekend. The 2nd Annual Touch-a-Truck event is happening Saturday, June 15 from 11:00am to 1:30pm. Adams Avenue between 4th Street & Greenwood Street will be shut down from 10:30am to 1:00pm for the...
Community bulletin board: June 11, 2024
IMBLER — The Imbler School District Board of Directors will meet for a regular session on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. This meeting will be held immediately following the budget hearing, which begins at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend all open sessions of the Imbler School Board.
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