Elkhorn Media Group

10/29/2025

When you host, you’re not just allowing drinking at your house, you're sending the message that underage drinking is okay.

Baker County teens are drinking at higher rates than most. But here’s the truth: parent disapproval is one of the strongest deterrents against underage drinking. What you allow becomes what they think is normal.

Don't host. Don't normalize it. They’re listening, even when you think they’re not.

This message is brought to you by The Baker County Safe Communities Coalition and New Directions Northwest.

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10/28/2025

LA GRANDE -- Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, or may know someone who is, can still call CHD Crisis Services at 541-962-8800 option 6.

LA GRANDE – The Center for Human Development (CHD) announced that it will be closed ...Read More

10/28/2025

BAKER CITY -- Crews will pour concrete around the restroom building and extend its walk to the entry path into the park.

BAKER CITY — The new restroom building has been set into place at Geiser-Pollman Park ...Read More

10/28/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT. ISLAND AVENUE, LA GRANDE.

LA GRANDE -- We have received numerous reports regarding a crash along Island Avenue in La Grande between North Albany Street and the I-84 261 on-off ramps.

No additional details on the cause or damage have been confirmed at this time. Use caution and prepare to slow down for EMS.

Photo sent by Robert Minarich

10/28/2025

ALERT ALERT
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1:35 p.m. Power has been restored. The outage was caused when a worker at a local company inadvertently bumped a power line with a pipe. Thankfully there were no injuries or damage to equipment. This is a great time to remind you to always be aware of your surroundings and avoid power lines and equipment. Thank you. As always, if you need to report an outage or the cause of an outage, please call 1-866-430-4265.

1:22 p.m. Our team was able to isolate a section of the circuit and re-energize most of the affected meters. Currently there are still 1,637 meters without power in Union county. Our crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

12:59 p.m. Currently, there is a power outage affecting approximately 7,294 meters in the La Grande area. Line crews have been dispatched to troubleshoot and repair the issues as quickly as they safely can. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We will update when more information is available including cause and estimated restoration time.

If you need to report an outage or the cause of an outage, please call 1-866-430-4265.

Please stay clear as our crews work to restore power, for their safety and yours. Always think safety first and STAY AWAY FROM DOWNED POWER LINES.

To report an outage or the cause of any outage call 1-866-430-4265

10/28/2025

POWER OUTAGE ALERT, UNION COUNTY

UNION COUNTY -- UPDATE 2:00 PM (From OTEC) Power has been restored. The outage was caused when a worker at a local company inadvertently bumped a power line with a pipe. Thankfully there were no injuries or damage to equipment. This is a great time to remind you to always be aware of your surroundings and avoid power lines and equipment. Thank you. As always, if you need to report an outage or the cause of an outage, please call 1-866-430-4265.

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UPDATE 1:40 PM (From OTEC): Our team was able to isolate a section of the circuit and re-energize most of the affected meters. Currently there are still 1,637 meters without power in Union county. Our crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

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OTEC Are reporting a large outage impacting around 7,300 hundred members in Union County. Primary outage locations include portions of the city of La Grande, city of Island City, and areas near the city of Imbler along Jason Lane, with portions of Elgin and Cove also reportedly impacted, according to OTEC's outage map. See the following statement from OTEC below:

"Currently, there is a power outage affecting approximately 7,294 meters in the La Grande area. Line crews have been dispatched to troubleshoot and repair the issues as quickly as they safely can. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We will update when more information is available including cause and estimated restoration time.

If you need to report an outage or the cause of an outage, please call 1-866-430-4265.

Please stay clear as our crews work to restore power, for their safety and yours. Always think safety first and STAY AWAY FROM DOWNED POWER LINES.

To report an outage or the cause of any outage call 1-866-430-4265"

10/28/2025

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

Did you know that the chances of a pedestrian surviving a crash rapidly decreases when the speed of a vehicle is above 30 miles per hour? The Oregon Department of Transportation encourages drivers to always be on the lookout for pedestrians, especially in areas near schools, parks, and shopping centers. Buckle up, watch your speed, drive without distractions, and drive sober. Lives young and old depend on it each and every month of the year.

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10/28/2025

HALFWAY, OR- "The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest has prepared a Decision Memo (DM) for the West Wall Defensible Fuels Profile Zone (West Wall) project. The West Wall DM approves creating up to 2,890 acres of fuel breaks using a combination of commercial harvest, noncommercial thinning, and pile burning. These fuel breaks will reduce fuels in strategic areas supporting safe access and lowering the potential for uncharacteristic wildfire near the community of Halfway, Oregon."

HALFWAY – The Wallowa Whitman National Forest has officially prepared a public decision memo for ...Read More

10/28/2025

🎉 WE WANT TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY WITH YOU🎉
🎂 Today’s (10/28) Papa Murphy’s Pizza Winner: 🥳 Lucas Bently. Lucas turned 5 years old today!
We’re celebrating YOU on Real Country 104.7 KCMB and 102.3 The River every weekday morning around 7:20 AM during our Birthday & Anniversary Show!
Want to have your favorite person’s birthday or anniversary announced on the show?
📧 Email [email protected] with:
✨ Name
🎈 Birthday or anniversary date
💖 Age or years married
📬 Who the wish is from
📞 A good contact number & address
Each weekday, one lucky name is drawn to win a Pizza from Papa Murphy’s in La Grande — open 10AM–8PM, 7 days a week in La Grande!
📲 Don’t forget — you can stream ALL our stations anytime on the FREE Elkhorn Mobile App and at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com

10/28/2025

UNION COUNTY -As a reminder, law enforcement (and any other legitimate agency, public or private) will NEVER demand immediate payment over the phone to cover outstanding fines or prevent legal action. These calls are scams!

UNION COUNTY – Over the weekend, the Union County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports from ...Read More

10/28/2025

JORDAN VALLEY - Friends of the Owyhee will be hosting highway cleanup efforts this Saturday.

JORDAN VALLEY – Friends of the Owyhee will be hosting highway cleanup efforts this Saturday. For ...Read More

10/28/2025

HARNEY COUNTY-Harney County Property Tax Statements have been mailed out on October 14, 2025, and taxes are due November 17, 2025

HARNEY COUNTY-Harney County Property Tax Statements have been mailed out on October 14, 2025. The ...Read More