Blame It on Elk Fever!
A man who Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officers say was shooting into a herd of elk, killed one and wounded at least three others in January, while illegally shooting from a road. The 66-year-old man reportedly blamed “elk fever” when he self-reported the incident. His name has not been released pending the investigation. […]
Read MoreDrugs at Pendleton High
Pendleton Police School Resource Officer Lance Zaugg last week, got information about suspected possession and distribution of illegal controlled substances at Pendleton High School. In a coordinated effort with the school administration, an investigation was initiated, which identified a 17-year-old student as a suspect in the possession and delivery of controlled substances at the school. […]
Read MoreOregon Trail Cooperative Sets Annual Meeting Date
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting of the Membership on Saturday, May 6 at the Gilbert Event Center at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. Three positions on the Board of Directors are up for election. Beginning April 6, OTEC member-owners should look for the formal notice of the meeting, election […]
Read MoreCamping Fees to Increase
After decades of no price changes, the Bureau of Land Management will increase overnight camping fees at six campgrounds in eastern Oregon. The new rate for the Page Springs, Fish Lake, Jackman Park, South Steens Family, South Steens Equestrian, and Chickahominy Reservoir campgrounds will be $16 per night for the first vehicle and $5 per […]
Read MoreAccess Time Updates
Eastern Oregon University, citing an increase in people who are unaffiliated with EOU accessing Hoke Union Building and an incident in the facility last weekend, is updating access times for Hoke and requiring EOU ID card access after regular business hours. Changes to the building access hours will continue to allow students and EOU employees […]
Read MorePendleton Project Progressing
Pendleton City Council will consider options for the reconstruction of Northwest Despain Avenue, between North Main Street and Northwest Seventh Street when they meet on Tuesday, April 4. Officials say that Northwest Despain Avenue is an older street that has deteriorated to the point that it needs a full reconstruction. There are two options, known […]
Read MorePunch in the Face Lands Man in Jail
La Grande Police responded to an assault last Sunday at Hoke Hall on the campus of Eastern Oregon University. They say a group of men had detained the suspect and was holding him down until police arrived. 45 year old Philip Thompson of Boise, reportedly was acting strange, yelling and cussing out loud. Witnesses say […]
Read MorePickup Truck / Motorcycle Crash Turns Deadly
A crash in Baker County involved a pickup truck and a motorcycle on Hwy 203, at the Interstate 84 overpass. The truck was driven by 77 year old Robert Lee Drinkard, who police say drove into the path of a Harley Davidson, operated by 27 year old Ryan James Brecko of Baker City. Brecko was […]
Read MoreTrooper Has Narrow Escape
Early Friday, around 12:45am, an Oregon State Trooper was assisting Yamhill County and Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies with a vehicle pursuit on Highway 47. The trooper was deploying spike strips when the suspect vehicle, which had already run over other spike strips, crossed over and collided head-on with the state police vehicle. Fortunately, the officer […]
Read MoreUniversity Recognized As Military Friendly® School
Eastern Oregon University has once again been recognized as a Military Friendly® School. The designation sets EOU apart and identifies the university as an ideal fit for potential military and veteran students. Kerry Thompson, Military/Veteran Coordinator for EOU, says there are systems in place at EOU to help veterans, including priority registration. To learn more […]
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