LA GRANDE — David Memmott, a La Grande author of fiction and poetry, will read from his new fantasy novel, “The Furnace Room,” at Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave. The event is Nov. 6, from 6-8 p.m.

With the November midterm elections rapidly approaching, voters in Eastern Oregon are thinking about more than just national politics. Umatilla County voters have a choice between an an incumbent and ...

LA GRANDE — Hannah Hauter and Thomas Taylor opened Whitewater Tea and Coffee near the end of June 2025 in La Grande. The immediate community support their small speciality beverage shop received blew ...

PENDLETON — The Umatilla National Forest is continuing flood-recovery work with repairs on U.S. Forest Service roads 32 and 54 and has completed repairs on Road 47. The Forest Service in a press ...

ELGIN — A swamp far, far away is coming to Elgin this October. “Shrek JR” opens on the main stage Oct. 16 at the Elgin Opera House. This is a junior musical, executive artistic director Terry Hale ...

IMBLER — Weekends are about to get a whole lot spookier this October with the Night Fright Haunted Warehouse. Production manager and creative genius Jeri Mackley said the Haunted Warehouse is ready to ...

LA GRANDE — When Nate and Tami Conklin, co-owners of State Farm Insurance in La Grande, purchased the former EONI building in downtown, Nate had a clear vision for what the space could become. Not ...

ISLAND CITY — A rental equipment business in Island City has expanded. 4 Bears Enterprise LLC, 10102 S. McAlister Road, is leasing the property at 10202 W. First St., creating a show lot for its ...

HERMISTON: noon to 12:30 p.m. at Harkenrider Senior Activity Center, 255 NE Second St. Menu: Thursday, Oct. 15 (ham and split pea soup); Tuesday, Oct. 20 (chicken and biscuit casserole). Costs $5; ...

LA GRANDE — Right Track Resource Center in La Grande is under new leadership as it gears up for the upcoming winter season. Madison Smith joined the team in mid-September as the center manager. She, ...

BAKER CITY — Community Connection of Northeast Oregon is seeking vendors for its all fall bazaar. The event is Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St. Table ...

NORTHEASTERN OREGON — Fall foliage is beginning to peak in Northeastern Oregon and what better way to enjoy the autumn experience than riding the rails. The Sumpter Valley Railroad will chug 12 miles ...