JOHN DAY — The death of a 16-year-old John Day girl who died early Friday, July 10, in a car crash has sent a shockwave of grief through the tight-knit community. More than 100 stunned and saddened ...

JOHN DAY — The United States Forest Service has completely contained several small fires in Northern Grant County that lightning strikes caused on July 7, according to Amy Franklin, the public affairs ...

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As America approaches its 250th birthday I have been thinking about an Irish rock band and the Super Bowl. A peculiar combination, I suppose. Although we Americans can commiserate with some of the ...

HEPPNER — The Bank of Eastern Oregon announced that a dozen Eastern Oregon students were selected to receive $500 academic scholarships for 2026. According to a press release, the scholarships are ...

When I was a second grader in the days of analogue timepieces, I found the skill of telling time perplexing. Phrases such as “13 after” and “22 til” made no sense to me. One evening my father decided ...

The Alaska Airlines fallen soldier cart passes through John Day on its way to a dedication ceremony in Salt Lake City, UT, on June 29. (Justin Davis/Blue Mountain Eagle) ...

MISSION — Sen. Todd Nash encourages people to save the date for the 2026 Eastern Oregon Open Tournament. According to a press release, District No. 29 senators have held the fundraising event for ...

BAKER CITY — The union that represents about 40 employees from Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative, including journeyman linemen, on Monday, June 22, issued a 30-day strike notice to the Baker ...

I would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the communities of Dayville, Mount Vernon, John Day and Prairie City for the warm, patriotic welcome you extended to the Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier ...

BAKER CITY — Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative announced on Thursday, July 2, that it will not pursue a proposed purchase of PacifiCorp’s service territory in Wallowa County. OTEC, the Baker ...

JOHN DAY — Summer at Seventh Street on June 27 in Grant County has been postponed due to rain and possible thunderstorms in the forecast. John Day/Canyon City Parks and Recreation made the ...