Prism Local News

Oregon Guard cavalry unit transfers command amid infantry conversion

The 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry changed command in Hermiston as it shifts from armor to infantry, signaling changes to ...

County awards $53,196 for nonlethal wolf-defense to four producers

Union County commissioners approved $53,196 in ODA funds to expand nonlethal wolf-defense measures for four ranches, hel...

La Grande negotiator resolves train-bridge crisis; resident hospitalized

Police asked residents to avoid Island Avenue as officers and a negotiator resolved a person-at-risk on the train bridge...

Union County Search and Rescue reports 32 missions, flags growing strain

Union County Search and Rescue responded to 32 missions in 2025 and warned rising call volume is stretching volunteer re...

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Education

Nominations open for InterMountain Regional Teacher of the Year

Nominations are open through Feb. 11 for the 2025–26 InterMountain Regional Teacher of the Year; the regional winner wil...

La Grande Soroptimist offers up to $5,000 grants supporting women and girls

Soroptimist International of La Grande announced grants up to $5,000 for Union County projects benefiting women and girl...

La Grande urban forester retires after 19 years of service

La Grande's urban forester Teresa Gustafson retired Jan. 7 after 19 years, leaving a stronger tree program and a gap in ...

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Echo community holds vigil after Arizona helicopter crash kills four

Family invited friends to a Friday vigil and school tribute after a Jan. 2 helicopter crash. The gathering matters to ne...

Driver arrested for DUII after Highway 82 traffic stop near milepost 2

Troopers arrested a 30-year-old for driving under the influence of intoxicants following a Jan. 4 speeding stop; breath ...

Business

New executive director named for La Grande Main Street Downtown

Allison Harvey became executive director Jan. 12, taking charge of downtown revitalization efforts and programs that aff...

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Union County fairgrounds to get river-spanning water and septic system

Construction will build a new water and septic system spanning the Grande Ronde River, improving fairground facilities a...

Winter storm shut down mountain passes, strained rural services in Union County

A winter storm Jan. 6–8 delivered heavy high-elevation snow and strong winds in the northern Blue Mountains, disrupting ...

Pendleton man arrested after impaired driving stop on Highway 82

A Pendleton man was arrested after a trooper observed signs of impairment during a Highway 82 stop; breath tests showed ...

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Northern Blue Mountains hit with up to 30 inches of snow

A severe winter storm struck the northern Blue Mountains Jan. 6-8, dumping heavy mountain snow and high winds that affec...