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La Grande’s Cheyenne Maszk honored as Oregon Swimming Coach of the Year
LA GRANDE — La Grande High’s swimming coach has been honored with a prestigious state award, after steering the team through a wave of victories this past season. Cheyenne Maszk has been named 4A-1A Coach of the Year for swimming from the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association. Maszk coached...
Over $41,000 distributed by Soroptimist International of La Grande during luncheon event
LA GRANDE — Over 1 million dollars has been distributed by Soroptimist International of La Grande (SIL) just in the past 10 years and late last week the group was able to distribute another round of funds to local organizations. During a luncheon held by SIL the following organizations...
Baker High says threat to school was misunderstanding
BAKER CITY — Officials at Baker High School and the Baker School District say that an alleged threat against the school wasn’t what it seemed to be. The school district says Baker High School staff received a report on Tuesday, April 17 that a student was observed looking at weapons online during a school activity. Law enforcement was notified, and a threat assessment was initiated with school district staff. School staff and law enforcement confirmed that the online search in question did not involve weapons and there was no immediate safety threat.
North Powder Athletic Director awarded prestigious national honor
NORTH POWDER — Brad Dunten, the athletic director at North Powder Schools, has been honored with the NIAAA State Award of Merit, a prestigious national accolade recognizing exceptional leadership and dedication in the realm of interscholastic athletics. The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) bestows this award to a...
Nominations open for La Grande spring beautification awards
LA GRANDE – Spring is here, and that means both spring cleaning and spring beautifying. For La Grande residents that have a particularly pleasant yard or business façade in mind, the City of La Grande Community Landscape and Forestry Commission is once again accepting nominations for the Spring Beautification Awards. Residents are encouraged to submit nominations of particularly well maintained, aesthetically pleasing, or otherwise smartly designed landscapes for local homes and businesses. As written by La Grande Parks and Recreation:
Raider Invitational on tap this weekend
RAIDER INVITATIONAL (Ashland, Ore.) ASHLAND – While two Raiders compete at the Cascade Conference Multi-Event Championships, the rest of the Southern Oregon University track and field team will be on display at its annual home meet Friday and Saturday in the Raider Invitational. Junior heptathlete Abi Stevens, a nine-time...
La Grande Main Street to host downtown clean-up day and environmental awareness event
LA GRANDE — La Grande Main Street invites community members to participate in Downtown Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 20th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This event aims to beautify our beloved downtown area while promoting environmental awareness and community engagement. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds...
No reason for concern after potential safety concern at Baker High School
BAKER CITY – Statement released by Mr. Flanagan with Baker High School. Last night, there were rumors and images floating around that would give reason to believe that there was a potential safety concern for the high school. The high school, district administration, and local law enforcement have been handling this situation all morning, and there is full confidence at this time that there is no reason for concern. We are continuing to monitor and assess the situation, and we are communicating fully with all those directly involved and are receiving full cooperation.
Odell in 5th place after Day 1 of CCC Heptathlon
LA GRANDE, Ore. – Oregon Tech's Ally Odell scored a personal best Day 1 heptathlon score of 2,682 points, sitting in fifth-place overall at the Cascade Conference Multi-Event Championships, presented by U.S. Bank, at Banner Bank Track. The senior clocked a personal-best time of 27.69 seconds in the 200-meters...
Morgan Lake Opens April 22. Trout stocking schedule for opening week
LA GRANDE – For anglers, campers, hikers and any other warm-weather recreationists, La Grande’s Morgan Lake will officially reopen for the season on April 22, 2024. Currently, the lake is scheduled to be stocked with 500 legal trout during the week of April 22-26. The lake will be further stocked with 1,750 legal trout during the week of May 27-31. A few reminders before the lake officially opens:
Baker School Board approves new two-year contract with teachers
BAKER CITY – The Baker School Board has approved a new 2-year contract with Baker School District teachers. During its meeting on the evening of Tuesday, April 16, the board ratified a labor deal, which continues through June 30, 2026, that includes 1% salary increases each year through 2026 for teachers and other certified employees.
Ingenuity, engineering, and angry looking robots; A look at the Cove robotics program
COVE – Northeast Oregon is known for many things, especially when it comes to nature and agriculture. Being a hub for the next generation of technicians and programmers may not immediately spring to mind, but the students at the Cove School District’s robotics program are certainly making it a reality.
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