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Annual car show turns La Grande into auto museum
LA GRANDE — The annual Crazy Days Classic Car Show this past weekend transformed downtown La Grande into an auto museum and attracted about 500 visitors. The three-day show runs the third weekend in July and attracts retro car owners from Oregon, Washington and Idaho. One car enthusiast came from Colorado to participate in the event, hosted by Timber Cruisers Car Club of La Grande. ...
Commissioners approve burn ban for county
LA GRANDE — The Union County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday, July 22, to immediately implement a countywide burning ban. Under the ban, which applies to areas outside incorporated areas in the county, no fires of any kind are allowed except agricultural field burning and gas or pellet barbecues. Nick Vora, the county's emergency manager, told the commissioners the possibility ...
Update: I-84 opens in all directions; officials urge caution
Update, 8:15 a.m.: Interstate 84 and Oregon Highway 201 North now are open in Eastern Oregon, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported Monday morning. The routes were closed Sunday night due to a wildfire on Interstate 84 east of Baker City. Travelers are advised to use caution due to fire activity in the area. Closures may be possible later Monday. For current information, go to the ...
Updated: Forecasters issue weekend heat advisory, red flag fire warning, for Union County
PENDLETON — Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Pendleton, warning that weekend temperatures in Union County could reach 110 degrees, have issued an excessive heat warning. The heat warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, and is in effect until 10 p.m. Monday. The warning extends to Wallowa County as well. In addition, forecasters — warning that "critical" ...
Outdoor fires banned in La Grande; commissioners mull complete burn ban
LA GRANDE — The La Grande Fire Department has temporarily banned outdoor recreational fires and fireworks in the city. And the Union County Board of Commissioners will consider a request for a complete burning ban at a special meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, July 22. In a press release issued Friday, July 19, the Fire Department said the ban extends to all recreational fires, cooking ...
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