HALES — Sydney Taylor and Jacob Hales, of Pendleton; a girl, Haydn Lee Hales. — For other recent births in Northeastern Oregon, search here.

The El Niño forming in the mid-Pacific already is venturing into record-setting territory, and climate forecasting models suggest it will get stronger for several more months. The ocean has been ...

JOHN DAY: noon at the John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. Menu: Thursday, Oct. 29 (macaroni and cheese with ham); Monday, Nov. 2 (fried rice with egg roll). Suggested $6 donation for ages 60 and ...

LA GRANDE — David Memmott, a La Grande author of fiction and poetry, will read from his new fantasy novel, “The Furnace Room,” at Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave. The event is Nov. 6, from 6-8 p.m.

LA GRANDE — Elgin voters in the general election on Nov. 3 can end the town’s practice of electing the city administrator. Voters decide on two other ballot measures that also would change the Elgin ...

SUMMERVILLE — The Pleasant Grove Grange is hosting its fourth annual chili cook-off on Oct. 31 at 67218 Hunter Road. The event begins with cider pressing at 2 p.m. Attendees can bring their own apples ...

UNION COUNTY — A local organization and individuals who help people get outside into the great outdoors were recognized during the 90th annual Union County Chamber Awards Banquet. The Blue Mountain ...

LA GRANDE — Kick off the 17th annual Eastern Oregon Film Festival on Oct. 14 with the festival team, board members, regional theater owners and fellow film lovers. The Kick-off Convo and Reception ...

LA GRANDE — Union County residents will not be able to catch any outdoor movies this summer. The La Grande Drive-in announced via social media in early May that the location was permanently closing as ...

Kathryn Fox, 86, of La Grande, died Monday at her residence. A full obituary will be published later. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory will be handling the arrangements. Walter E. Lambert, 95, ...