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08/19/2025

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08/19/2025

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08/18/2025

HAY FIRE REPORTED NEAR LOWER COVE ROAD & BOOTH LANE.

UNION COUNTY -- We have received reports of a hay stack fire near Booth Lane and Lower Cove Road, Union County. Use caution if traveling in the area and prepare to give way to first responders. No other details are avalible at this time.

08/18/2025

BAKER CITY -- For now, the new gym floor is off-limits for most of the week to allow the features to settle. The school reports the volleyball team will be the first to use the court on Thursday.

BAKER CITY — Bulldog fans will get a treat this fall sports season with a ...Read More

08/18/2025

LA GRANDE -- Come October, community members are asked to wear their awareness gear throughout the month and share photos with the La Grande Fire Department on Facebook.

LA GRANDE – The City of La Grande Fire Department is stepping up (or “fired ...Read More

08/18/2025

MONTANA / ONTARIO, OR - Skye Thiel, 39, who was reported missing out of Ontario in July, contacted relatives recently from Montana.

ONTARIO – A woman reported missing from the Ontario, Oregon area has been located in ...Read More

08/18/2025

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08/18/2025

LA GRANDE POLICE RESPOND TO DISTURBANCE AT SUPER 8 MOTEL; TWO ARRESTED

LA GRANDE - (Release form La Grande Police) On the evening of August 17, 2025, at approximately 9:49 PM, La Grande Police Department officers responded to a 911 call reporting a possible domestic violence situation involving a firearm at the Super 8 motel in La Grande.

Upon arrival, officers quickly contacted the individuals involved and determined that a physical altercation had taken place between two male tenants of the motel. During the incident, a handgun was discharged, though fortunately, no one was injured by gunfire.

A La Grande Police Department Detective was called to the scene, along with additional officers, to assist with the investigation. Evidence was collected immediately, including video surveillance footage, which was reviewed and seized. Investigators obtained and executed a search warrant for one of the hotel rooms, resulting in the seizure of two handguns.

As a result of the investigation so far, Olisser Villarreal (24) and Jose Diaz (23), both from Texas, were arrested for Disorderly Conduct in the First Degree. Both individuals are employed by the same fiber optic company and were sharing a room at the Super 8.

This investigation is ongoing, and we anticipate additional charges as evidence continues to be reviewed. We appreciate the cooperation of the Super 8 staff and the assistance provided by the Union County Sheriff's Office.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Garrett Jones at the La Grande Police Department at 541-963-1017.

08/18/2025

NYSSA - Chief Ballou said Nyssa Police are currently gathering information to submit to the District Attorney for a charging decision. No further information has been released.

NYSSA — An investigation is currently being led by Nyssa Police regarding a physical altercation ...Read More

08/18/2025

JOHN DAY DMV CLOSED TODAY

JOHN DAY - According to Department of Motor Vehicles officials, the John Day DMV office will be closed today, August 18th, due to staffing shortages.

Some DMV business can still be done online. Visit https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/_/.

08/18/2025

WALLOWA COUNTY - The Fair Board would like to thank everyone who turned up to support local 4-H and FFA members.

WALLOWA COUNTY – The 2025 Wallowa County fair came and went. Capping off the fun ...Read More

08/18/2025

DESCHUTES COUNTY-Fatal crash on Hwy 97 takes the life of a Bend resident.

Deschutes County- On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 9:49 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a ...Read More