EOU Hosts Operation Enduring Support Event

LA GRANDE, Ore – The first local Operation Enduring Support event honoring veterans, current military and their families will be held at Eastern Oregon University Saturday, Aug. 28. Organized by the Region 13 Workforce Investment Board in collaboration with EOU, the event takes place before and during...

Military friendly list shows EOU is a good fit for veterans

LA GRANDE, Ore. (EOU) – The 2011 list of Military Friendly Schools released by “G.I. Jobs” magazine names Eastern Oregon University among the top 15 percent of schools embracing America’s veterans as students. This is the second year EOU has been included on the list. “G.I. Jobs” polled more...

Governor Launches New Campaign to Educate Families about Healthy Kids

Portland —Governor Ted Kulongoski today was joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to launch a new Healthy Kids Sports Campaign, bringing parents, coaches, schools and community partners together to educate families about the availability of the Healthy Kids Program for uninsured...

Downtown parking may include mobile permits

Story by Carol Campbell, La Grande Main Street La Grande, Ore. — For some time, people have complained about needing extra parking time, above the “regular” two hours as posted in the downtown shopping area. While the complaints have come mostly from the hair salon, theater and restaurant...

EOU student named Pat Tillman Scholar

GRESHAM, Ore. (EOU) – Joyce Lindsey, of Troutdale, recently received a scholarship from the Pat Tillman Foundation. The award is $4,000 per year for two years and will assist in her pursuit of an education from Eastern Oregon University. Lindsey will be a student this fall in EOU’s CUESTE program...

Shooting death of Cove woman ruled accidental

La Grande, Ore. — Union County District Attorney Tim Thompson announced that the investigation by the Union County Major Crime Team (UCMCT) into the death of a Cove woman in March is now complete. The findings in the report indicate that the circumstances of the event are most consistent with death as...

La Grande man dies in standoff with police

La Grande, Ore. — The Union County Major Crime Team was activated at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010 to investigate an officer involved in use of deadly physical force. Law enforcement officers were dispatched following a request for assistance regarding an assault at 1102 O Avenue...

Island City Farmer’s Market Opens on Fridays

Can’t get enough of farmer’s markets? There’s a whole new opportunity to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, plants and even salmon fresh from Bristol Bay this summer. Every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. stop by the Island City Farmer’s Market at the parking lot at Bronson Lumber for all of...