Although Native Americans had lived in what became Northeastern Oregon for millennia, when the Declaration of Independence ...

UNION COUNTY — A stretch of private land has long separated the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest on the east and west side of the Blue Mountains. That’s about to change. The Oregon Department of Fish ...

LA GRANDE — La Grande has always been recognized as a town rich in history and architectural charm. Founded in the early 1860s, the town quickly became a hub for settlers traveling along the Oregon ...

Result: With no candidate winning more than 50% of the vote, Scarfo and Beverage go on to a runoff in the November general election. Result: Smith is the winner. No Democrat ran in the primary for the ...

JOHN DAY — In the summer of 1972, U.S. newspaper headlines were dominated by the Watergate burglary and the growing political scandal that would ultimately end the presidency of Richard M. Nixon. But ...

TOLLGATE — For nearly 10 winters the slopes at Spout Springs have been empty — but that could change in the near future. The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted on Wednesday, June ...

I first started hiking in the Eagle Cap Wilderness in 1954 when I spent eight days backpacking and fishing. I also climbed Eagle Cap, the centerpiece of the high Wallowas. I was extremely impressed by ...

Baker City Fire Chief Michael Carlson said the report that a man Sunday, June 29, near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, apparently set a fire to lure firefighters and then shot and killed two of them and ...

LA GRANDE — The National Guard recognized a local business owner for his efforts to help guardsmen and their spouses in the workplace. Kevin Loveland, owner of Loveland Funeral Chapel, received the ...

LA GRANDE — A Union man facing a murder charge for killing his son told law enforcement he fired a shotgun at close range into the back of his son’s head. According to the probable cause declaration ...

ENTERPRISE — Modern Healthcare again selected Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, according to a press release. “Our mission has ...

ELGIN — Mark your calendars and get ready for the annual Riverfest. This year’s Riverfest will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 20, at the Elgin Community Center. It’s a full day of family fun. “I ...