Union County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile 27 Aug 2013 | 06:04 pm

Mosquitoes in Union County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. A mosquito pool from North Powder tested positive for the virus just days after Union County Vector Control announced that a horse...

Injunction hearing to stop megaloads postponed 27 Aug 2013 | 12:42 pm

LAPWAI, Idaho — A hearing to stop more megaloads of equipment heading for the tar sands of Canada was postponed based on assurances no more loads would be moved through the corridor before Sept. 18.

After 3 DUIs, Oregon town mayor resigns 27 Aug 2013 | 12:31 pm

AURORA — The mayor of an Oregon town is resigning following his third intoxicated driving arrest in nine years.

2013 Celtic Festival & Highland Games video 26 Aug 2013 | 08:32 pm

▶ Sixth annual Celtic Festival & Highland Games in La Grande, Oregon - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hane0NeRg0) Highlights of just a few of the faces and events to be seen at this year's ...

Vinegar Fire closures modified 26 Aug 2013 | 07:22 pm

Road, trail, and area closures implemented for the Vinegar Fire have been modified to allow travel on Forest Road 10 and access into Olive Lake Campground and the Fremont Powerhouse rental cabins. The...

EDITORIAL: ‘Sin taxes’ help balance budget 26 Aug 2013 | 04:50 pm

There is much debate, locally and nationally, over what is a sin. Some people’s lists are way longer than other people’s. For instance, is anything done in excess a sin — food, exercise, work even?

Letters to the editor for Aug. 26, 2013 26 Aug 2013 | 04:49 pm

Ready to mount up 26 Aug 2013 | 03:56 pm

EOU football prepares for season after 4-6 campaign in 2012 Sticking together. That’s what sixth-year head coach Tim Camp said will be the key for the Eastern Oregon University football team this sea...

Local Briefing for August 26, 2013 26 Aug 2013 | 03:51 pm

Local Briefing for August 26, 2013

Obituaries for August 26, 2013 26 Aug 2013 | 03:49 pm

Hawley, Sandlin,