SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us Archive: News and Articles on La Grande Latest News: La Grande Singel offered city administrator’s job  Jan 26, 2008 The city s Personnel Committee on Thursday night offered the city administrator s job to Singel, the former city manager in La Grande, Ore ... La Grande Mayor Colleen Johnson said the city council there held six closed sessions about Singel s employment. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI) Gray Wolf Returns to Oregon  Jan 25, 2008 Radio-collared wolf from Idaho confirmed in northeast Oregon BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The La Grande Field Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) confirmed Thursday that a female gray wolf from the Boise, Idaho area is now making her home in northeastern Oregon. Wolves were native to Oregon, and thrived there until sometime in the 1930s when they were eradicated from the state. (PR Newswire) A touch of fame  Jan 18, 2008 After she graduates with her class of 89 fellow students she said she is hoping to attend Eastern Oregon University in La Grande and enter its nursing program. Along with her high school diploma, Garred will also receive her associates of arts from TVCC in June. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Students get a firsthand look at state's high court  Jan 12, 2008 Saturday, January 12 2008 Serving the South Coast of Oregon. By Alexander Rich, Staff Writer Friday, January 11, 2008 12:29 PM PST. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) Ducks Unlimited banquet set  Jan 12, 2008 One of the conservation projects in Oregon includes the Ladd Marsh in La Grande ... You can see it from the interstate, right off Interstate 84, right before you get to La Grande. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Footprints: Jan. 1988 brought change to Triplicate  Jan 5, 2008 Thorpe said, "My family and I are excited to be moving to Crescent City and becoming part of the community. Larry Wills was named as new editor of the Triplicate. He had 20 years experience at the La Grande, Ore., Observer. DN Senior Center January 1988 was also a time of change for the Del Norte County Senior Center. Five new members were elected to the Board of Directors and Advisory council members at the Annual Meeting held at the Veteran's Memorial Building where the center was located. The... (Daily Triplicate) Funeral home tries to stop New Year's deaths  Jan 2, 2008 -- One La Grande funeral home director is doing his best to push life over death this New Year's Eve ... Anyone in La Grande or Island City who calls on New Year's Eve gets a free ride home, no questions asked ... Jerry Hopkins of La Grande, who quit drinking six years ago, is the lead driver on most occasions. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR) Worthen, Kerr receive volleyball recognition  Dec 22, 2007 Josi Lyman and Teresa Dowdy of La Grande were named the state s player and coach of the year, respectively ... Player of the Year Josi Lyman, La Grande ... Coach of the Year Teresa Dowdy, La Grande. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) Oregon Prep basketball scores from Saturday  Dec 17, 2007 La Grande 69, Hood River 54 ... La Grande 50, Hood River 47, OT. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports) Prep standings  Dec 12, 2007 La Grande Tigers 0-2 0-0 ... La Grande Tigers 4-0 0-0. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) A military marriage ... Delivering a little cheer ... Ontario council OKs Pepsi deal ... Winter hits hard ... City takes aim at local business with lawsuit ... Area youth dies in crash ... Storm damages Oregon coast ... More men level claims regarding Idaho senator ... News Digest: ... News Digest ... Police still probing traffic death of Weiser woman ... Crater Lake is deep, but where does it rank? ... Duncan pleads guilty to 10 felonies for abductions, slaying ... Power crews work to fix breaks; flood warning set for river ... Council to tackle expansion issues ... 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Valerie Dean (left) talks with her husband, Capt. Brian Dean, during a training exercise at Gowen Field south of Boise in August.The married couple serve in the Oregon Army National Guards 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry. The 3rd Battalion consists of units from across eastern, central and western Oregon.A military marriage  Dec 5, 2007 Valerie Dean, 30, deals with administrative issues in her job in La Grande, while Brian Dean commands Fox Company, the biggest unit in the 3rd Battalion ... They live in La Grande, they ve both served overseas in a combat zone, they re married and both have performed in Eastern Oregon s Guard unit for a number of years ... The 3rd Battalion consists of Oregon Army Guard units in Woodburn, Redmond, Prineville, The Dalles, Hood River, Hermiston, Pendleton, La Grande, Baker City and Ontario. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Celebrating a unique, local event  Dec 3, 2007 At least not in La Grande, where I grew up. When I came to Ontario more than 10 years ago and heard people talking about the Winter Wonderland Parade I was stumped. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) UO to cover tuition for low-income students  Dec 1, 2007 But she said she was also concerned that such a plan could lure students away from regional universities in Monmouth, La Grande and Ashland, some of which have been struggling to stay afloat after losing enrollment. It s also not clear how university officials intend to fund the new initiative, though the school is in the middle of a six-year capital campaign, which has so far raised 717 million. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) Union Democrat publisher White steps down  Nov 30, 2007 White's successor will be Ron Horton, who has been publisher of The Observer, a daily, 6,200-circulation newspaper in La Grande, Ore. He also assists The Hermiston Herald in eastern Oregon with business operations. (The Union Democrat) Oregon publisher to Union Democrat in Sonora  Nov 30, 2007 Ron Horton, publisher of The Observer since August 2003, is leaving La Grande to become publisher of the Union Democrat in Sonora, Calif ... Horton's successor in La Grande has not yet been announced. (Fresno Bee -- State) Lady Tigers gear up for season opener today against Skyview  Nov 28, 2007 The big three in La Grande, Baker and Ontario all lost key seniors from a year ago, so the league is up in the air, according to Buck ... We probably have two of the best returning in Alla Dzhidzhiyeshvili and Stephanie O Connor, but La Grande had some good sophomores last year and Baker will return some excellent players as well. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Tech heartbreak gives way to excitement  Nov 22, 2007 Nov. 3 in La Grande, Ore. Montana Tech 27, Eastern Oregon 6. (Montana Standard, MT) Alumni Watch  Nov 17, 2007 Saturday, Bishop had four kills and two block assists in a three-game loss at Eastern Oregon in La Grande. A day earlier, Bishop had four kills, one dig, one block assist and one stuff block in a three-game loss at Albertson in Caldwell, Idaho. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR) Spending bill with local angle is stalled  Nov 17, 2007 This bill funds important projects across our district, like Oregon National Guard Readiness Center in Ontario, renovations at the outpatient clinic in La Grande and the design for an Armed Forces Reserve Center in Klamath Falls and a Readiness Center in The Dalles, Walden said. H.R. 4014 provides 11 million for the National Guard Center in Ontario and furnishes 37. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Mayor urged openness during meeting to select interim city manager  Nov 17, 2007 Trainor said the league does a decent job, but when La Grande used them, they ended up also using an executive recruitment firm. The Dalles, he said, had trouble attracting candidates, which may have had nothing to do with the league. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Ontario Tigers win GOL title  Nov 17, 2007 Things did not get any better for La Grande in the second half as the Tigers posted 21 more points in the third quarter to seal the deal ... For the game, the Tigers amassed 349 yards of total offense and held La Grande to 125 yards. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Champagne's bubble is not ready to burst  Nov 14, 2007 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 1996 ( 150). Made only in great vintages, this wine was born with the 1962 vintage as a tribute to the Widow ( veuve ) Clicquot who managed the property in the early 19th century at age 27 after her husband of just two years died. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) News Digest:  Nov 3, 2007 LA GRANDE (AP) Eastern Oregon University plans to cut 35 faculty, staff and administrative positions as it struggles with falling enrollment, new president Dixie Lund says. Lund presented a draft plan Wednesday to make 4. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Cruisers return to the state volleyball playoffs  Oct 31, 2007 Powder Valley High School is located in North Powder, a town just off Interstate 84 about halfway between La Grande and Baker. If the Cruisers win Wednesday, they play Saturday at Griswold, a school located north of Pendleton. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) Officials laud city director  Oct 28, 2007 The Web site of the City of La Grande, a town of 12,500 people, lists its salary range at 92,000 to 110,000 for a city manager. Cities in the West may pay on the high end of the scale for city managers. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Prices soaring for Oregon wheat  Oct 22, 2007 Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. MyHomeImprovement Portland local home improvement experts are here to provide home improvement tips and ideas. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business) ’Diggers win 16th straight over Rocky  Oct 21, 2007 The Bears beat the Mountaineers 21-9 in La Grande, Ore. on Sept. 22. (Montana Standard, MT) Letters To The Editor  Oct 17, 2007 NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. The next, Measure 49, the liberal, partisan, dishonest attempt of in-your- face politics for the environmental crowd to replace Measure 37. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Saints roll past Rocky  Oct 14, 2007 Helena Independent Record. Helena Independent Record. (Helena Independent Record, MT) Mid-Valley scores  Oct 6, 2007 Moscow, Idaho 35, La Grande 17. Nyssa 27, Riverside 18. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR) Oregon school districts plan to use new taxing authority  Oct 5, 2007 Williams said school boards are discussing the measure in Baker City, La Grande, Ontario and coastal Lincoln County. "It's primarily districts that are thinking about going out for a local capital construction bond in the next four years, and they want to be able to tell their voters that they have leveraged all opportunities available for them," Williams said. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business) Milwaukie motorcyclist killed after colliding with cow  Sep 27, 2007 A passing emergency room doctor from La Grande stopped and rendered aid to both people while waiting for an ambulance, but Leigh could not be saved, police said. Donna was transported by ambulance to St. Elizabeth Hospital. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR) Friday’s prep football scores  Sep 15, 2007 Weiser, Idaho 35, La Grande 3. West Linn 35, David Douglas 0. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR) Prep football scores  Sep 8, 2007 Fruitland, Idaho 56, La Grande 0. Gladstone 41, Seaside 14. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR) EOU employee settles lawsuit over alleged rape  Aug 30, 2007 "We will file an answer in that case if it is necessary," said Philip Wasley, a La Grande-based attorney for Davis. "We still maintain Rob Davis didn't do anything wrong.". (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR) All in the Family  Aug 30, 2007 During the 2000 season he coached running backs and receivers at the La Grande, Oregon school. Justin WilcoxDefensive Coordinator. (BroncoCountry.com) Grasshoppers add to Eastern Oregon farming woes  Aug 28, 2007 Information from: The (La Grande) Observer. com. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Guard officers call training session a success  Aug 26, 2007 The commander of the 3rd Battalion, Lt. Col. Brian Cole, La Grande, also conceded the storm hit the unit hard. The storm was one of those things I had no control over, Cole said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Ontario netters rebuilding?  Aug 25, 2007 La Grande had a pretty good team last year, but lost a lot of seniors, but like us their best player was a junior. Mac-Hi is a team on the rise. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Deans' Lists  Aug 5, 2007 Albany Democrat-Herald. Last modified Saturday, August 4, 2007 1:32 AM PDT. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR) Blazes provide boom to Ore. businesses  Jul 31, 2007 "I've seen several incidents like this over the years, where there is always a short-term boost to employment counts and spending," said Jason Yohannan, regional economist with the Oregon Employment Department in La Grande. "It's not a boost you want to see, but it happens.". (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business) Waterfront takes top state seed  Jul 31, 2007 The game brought back memories of North Bend's playoff loss to eventual state champion La Grande during the high school two months ago. his game was a lot like the game we played at La Grande and lost a see-saw ballgame and we came out on top, he said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) Back to the desert  Jul 29, 2007 The 3rd Battalion consists of citizen-soldier outfits from Ontario, Baker City, La Grande, Pendleton, Hermiston, Hood River, The Dalles, Redmond, Prineville and Woodburn. Vandewalle, who took command of Charlie Company after it returned from Iraq in late 2004, said most of the Guardsmen in his unit are eager to get back to training on the weapons system they were forced to abandon in 2004 when the Eastern Oregon s citizen-soldier outfit readied to deploy to Iraq. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Bike tour focuses on urban rural split  Jul 14, 2007 They depart Klamath Falls today for Lakeview, followed by stops in Bend, Baker City, Joseph, La Grande, The Dalles and Hood River. Berkow is a long-time bicyclist, having pedaled 5,000 miles through seven countries in Asia. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR) Man flies 193 miles in lawn chair  Jul 12, 2007 Concerned about the rugged terrain outside La Grande, including Hells Canyon, he decided it was time to land. He popped enough balloons to set the craft down, although he suffered rope burns. (CNN -- Law) Fight for resources defines wildland battles  Jul 12, 2007 The fire management team from La Grande is on one of the national lists, and given the situation, including the steep terrain, the Vale BLM was able to get the team assigned to the Ironside Complex fire, and it is now based in Unity. The La Grande fire management team may be based in Vale but the Snake River Valley firefighters and the Vale hotshot crews are considered national assets. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Oregon man launches lawn chair flight east  Jul 10, 2007 Concerned about the rugged terrain outside La Grande, including Hells Canyon, Couch decided to come back to earth. This time, he was able to pop enough balloons to set the craft down, although he suffered rope burns. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR) Some ODOT projects delayed, others in full swing  Jul 8, 2007 Other projects are set to begin up and down Interstate 84 between Ontario and La Grande during the next few years, Grove said. Those projects include the rebuilding of the interchange immediately north of Lime, correction of two of the worst curves in the Burnt River Canyon and the addition of a third lane, or truck lane, on Three Mile Hill. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Heat wave pushes north  Jul 7, 2007 An index that helps fire officials estimate how fast flames would spread was at its highest point for early July in the past decade, said Dave Quinn, who manages an interagency dispatch center at the La Grande Airport in La Grande, Ore. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center said not enough lightning was expected over central and eastern Oregon the next few days to overwhelm the ability of firefighters to put out blazes in the critical first few hours. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO) Oregon Recreation Report  Jul 6, 2007 Contact Klamath Watershed Office (541) 883-5732, the Hines Office (541) 573-6553, or the La Grande Office (541) 963-2138 for more information on fishing opportunities ... Immature bald eagles can be seen from the boat ramp at Pilcher Reservoir, about 20 miles south of La Grande ... Visit ODFW s Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, a popular bird and wildlife viewing area located south of La Grande off of I-84. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR) Area teams struggle on second day at Festival  Jul 5, 2007 The Fire beat Northeast Oregon 17 25-20, 25-14 before falling to the La Grande Merchants Blue 25-18, 24-26, 15-8 and Empire 17 Black 25-21, 28-26. Playing in the same division, the North Bend Bulldogs dropped to No. 80 from No. 71. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) EOU admissions declining sharply  Jul 4, 2007 A series of major negative activities have occurred, said Dale Mammen, a La Grande attorney and longtime EOU donor. Concerns about the administration that led to a no-confidence vote in the president; the sexual harassment scandal and the fact that the person is still on the payroll a year later drawing a substantial salary; cutting the baseball program; reserves at an all-time low. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Rehearsals bring together musicals cast  Jun 20, 2007 At a recent blocking rehearsal for the castle scenes principals that cohesiveness and camaraderie were already evident as Belle, the Beast, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Cogsworth, Babette, the Madame de la Grande Bouche, and Belles father Maurice ran through their onstage movements and songs. Only they werent on stage. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR) Celebrating tradition ... Judge to make decision in murder trial ... Fruitland P&Z extends decision on store ... Buck-A-Roo supper slated Thursday ... Area police discuss Amber Alert ... News Rail ... A festival, some fun and fiddles ... 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Dennis Fujimoto performs ‘Oshoko,’ the burning of incense, at the Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple Monday in Ontario. Temple members will sponsor celebrations for the temple’s 60th anniversary this weekend.Celebrating tradition  Jun 7, 2007 To this day, he said people travel to the temple from Nampa, Boise, Vale, La Grande, Weiser and Jamieson. On a low estimate, he said the temple now has about 200 members. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) OSU names new engineering director  Jun 4, 2007 His wife, Meleah, formerly of La Grande, will join him here in a year, after their 16-year-old son finishes high school in San Diego. His oldest son, 19, is studying mechanical engineering at the University of California, Davis. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR) North Medford, Crater and La Grande win baseball titles  Jun 4, 2007 In the Class 4A final, Jordan Lanman's singled in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning and La Grande defeated Newport 6-5. The sixth-ranked Tigers (25-5) tied it on Anthony Nice's two-run double in the same inning, and Nice scored on Lanman's single to right. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports) Hornets' bid for state title ends with 18-6 semfinal loss  May 30, 2007 The Cubs will face La Grande, which shocked Astoria, 4-3. Newport (28-1), which won its 17th straight game after a Val-Co League loss to Philomath, took advantage of some occurrences that have been rare in the postseason Henley miscues. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR) Prep Recap for May 23  May 24, 2007 La Grande rallies past North Bend. Brad Horning called Tuesday's playoff game against La Grande the best high school game he's ever seen ... La Grande then loaded the bases with one out and appeared on the way to the second round after a ground ball glanced off third baseman Andrew Slack. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) An education vocation  May 11, 2007 Knee graduated from Vallivue High School before attending Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario and Eastern Oregon State College in La Grande. He began teaching in Fruitland in 1972, where he has lived since, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Universities announce dean's lists  May 11, 2007 Eastern Oregon University serves as an educational, cultural and scholarly center in La Grande and connects rural regions of the state to a wider world. Oregon State University. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) A well-traveled road ... Campos celebrate 91 years on earth ... Butler votes ‘no’ on same-sex legislation ... SRCI officer teaches self-defense ... Standage jumps into TVCC board race ... News Digest ... Man dies at Table Rocks ... Briefly ... 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You get to see different designs, styles and different construction techniques, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Standage jumps into TVCC board race  May 1, 2007 She came to the Vale area in 1974 after graduating from Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, where she met her husband, Bob Standage. When I grew up in central Oregon, I didn t have an opportunity to go to a community college, she said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) LaGrande dog dragged by rope until nearly dead  Apr 25, 2007 -- A young dog is recovering in the La Grande area after it was nearly dragged to death. Tuck, an 18-month-old German shorthair pointer, was found along a rural highway with his paws, his right side and his shoulder injured so badly the wounds exposed bone. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR) After massacre, security issues resonate  Apr 21, 2007 At Eastern Oregon s only university in La Grande, one college official said the institution is reviewing its options regarding security ... We have a great working relationship with the La Grande Police Department and the Union County Sheriff s Office, Seydel said, both of which are a short distance away from the campus. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Books in brief  Apr 18, 2007 Madden, of La Grande, will share from his collection, Lessons for Custer, and Estreich, of Corvallis, will read from Textbook Illustrations of the Human Body. Haiku Slam makes splash at the coast. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR) Holmstedt, Rogers, Duey earn honors  Mar 31, 2007 Honorable Mention: Kaitlyn Kronberger, soph, Cottage Grove; Molly Frogge, sr, Scappoose; Jeni Gabriel, jr, Stayton; Francy Bellan, sr, Tillamook; Alysha Moore, sr, North Bend; Katy Sullivan, sr, Baker; Jessica Rouse, sr, Cascade; Jacki Cunningham, sr, Scappoose; Natasha Crisman, sr, Stayton; Kayla Rauschert, jr, Junction City; Mikell Woodfield, sr, La Grande. Class 4A Boys. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) La Grande soldier killed in Iraq  Mar 17, 2007 His family moved to La Grande when he was young, and he was raised there. He graduated from La Grande High School. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR) 2007 trout stocking schedule available on ODFW Web site  Mar 15, 2007 Anglers should call the ODFW Region office in La Grande at (541) 963-2138 for the latest stocking information in the northeast region. More than 100,000 legal-sized trout will be released into Central Oregon water bodies. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR) La Grande's Hot Lake Springs provides a reminder of gentler times  Mar 15, 2007 La Grande's Hot Lake Springs provides a reminder of gentler times ... La Grande's Hot Lake Springs provides a reminder of gentler times ... Steam is seen on the sulfurous lake at Hot Lake Springs in October, in La Grande. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) New ocean reles in effect for Tillamook-area salmon anglers  Mar 14, 2007 Headquartered in Salem, ODFW has regional offices in Clackamas, Roseburg, Bend, and La Grande with ten district offices located throughout the state. For additional information, please visit www. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR) Former WSU Art Professor Donates Paintings to University  Mar 8, 2007 " Feasley, who currently resides in Copalis Beach, Wash., is an avid runner. A smoker until the age of 50, Feasley's interest in running began when he decided to give up smoking. "I needed to do something to get over smoking and running was a good way to go," Feasley said. Born in Downers Grove, Illinois and raised in California, Feasley attended the University of Oregon where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1951. He studied under Max Beckmann at Mills College in the summer of 1950... (Wsucougars.com) LaGrande priest killed in Tanzania traffic crash  Mar 8, 2007 (AP) -- A Roman Catholic priest once based in La Grande and Klamath Falls has died from injuries suffered in a traffic accident in Tanzania ... A memorial service is planned for noon Thursday at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in La Grande ... In la Grande he initially began raising funds to build a church in Tanzania but changed his focus when he visited there and officiated at the funerals of four children who died from drinking contaminated water. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR) Reminder of gentler times at Hot Lake Springs  Mar 6, 2007 Rick Bowmer / APSteam is seen on the sulfurous lake at Hot Lake Springs, in La Grande, Ore ... Rick Bowmer / APDavid Manuel is shown with a mounted moose head at Hot Lake Springs, in La Grande, Ore ... midway between La Grande and Union in Oregon's northeast corner; 541-963-4685. (MSNBC -- Travel) Siuslaw tournament hopes fizzle in final minute  Mar 4, 2007 Bruins edge La Grande. Brookings-Harbor gave the Far West Leauge one team at the state tournament by beating visiting La Grande 57-52 in double overtime on Friday ... Tim Hall had 19 points and Taylor Evans 16 for La Grande. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) McVey named the best defender  Feb 26, 2007 Doherty is from Pilot Rock, Carmichael from La Grande and Haylett from Homedale, Idaho. McVey shared Defensive Player of the Year honors with Corban's Tosha Wilson. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR) Bruins rally past NB in Far West League playoffs  Feb 25, 2007 Brookings-Harbor scored the final 17 points of the game to grab the Far West League's No. 2 seed for the state playoffs and a home game against La Grande next Friday. North Bend will be on the road Tuesday against the No. 3 team from the Skyline League, which will be decided when North Valley visits Phoenix tonight. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR) Finding the right path  Feb 22, 2007 For 22 years McFetridge has taught fifth-grade at Vale Elementary School, after student teaching at Greenwood Elementary in La Grande also in fifth grade. I like this age level of kids, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Nyssa girls advance  Feb 21, 2007 Argus Observer Sports Staff. The Nyssa girls basketball team is headed to a state play-in game Saturday against Rainier after posting an improbable come-from-behind win Monday. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Phoenix's Berman cruises to 4A title  Feb 18, 2007 Phoenix's Noah Berman controls La Grande's Dusty Bell during their 171-pound championship match on Saturday in Salem ... " Both wrestlers are headed to Pac-10 schools: Stalcup to Oregon State and Amuchastegui to Stanford. Amuchastegui's loss somewhat overshadowed Phoenix junior Noah Berman's championship match at 171, which he won 7-1 over La Grande senior Dusty Bell. Berman scored two takedowns, a reversal and got a penalty point. Bell scored an escape with 10 seconds left. Berman said watching... (Mail Tribune, OR) Sweet Home’s title  Feb 18, 2007 5, followed by La Grande and Scappoose (125 apiece) and Phoenix (124). Sweet Home won the 3A state tournament in 1998 and 1999 and the large-school tournament in 1958, 1960 and 1976. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR) Phoenix's Berman, Amuchastegui storm into 4A finals  Feb 17, 2007 He will face La Grande senior Dusty Bell in the final ... 5, La Grande 89, Cottage Grove 74 ... fall Danny Cox, Estacada, 3:45; Jesse Swift, Illinois Valley, dec. John Tuck, La Grande, 8-7. (Mail Tribune, OR) Crater's Ryan steamrolls into state quarterfinals  Feb 16, 2007 " Crater's biggest casualty Thursday was Zach Kezer, a senior who's ranked fourth at 112 pounds. Kezer fell behind early and dropped a 12-8 decision to Bend freshman Jacob Graber. Mobley and Brown, the Comets' 189-pounders, also suffered agonizing losses. Both were leading their opponents in the third round, only to get pinned. "They both lost their focus," Haga said. Eagle Point, meanwhile, moved a half-dozen competitors to the quarterfinal round. Eagles coach Kacey McNulty was especially... (Mail Tribune, OR) Tigers fall to Bulldogs  Feb 15, 2007 Ontario (1-6 GOL, 7-15 overall) plays La Grande Friday at home. Copyright. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Moving on to state  Feb 14, 2007 Greater Oregon League schools La Grande and Baker will send 11 and eight wrestlers, respectively. Copyright. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Alumni watch  Feb 9, 2007 Friday, Martinez had 15 points on five 3-pointers in a 69-47 loss at Eastern Oregon in La Grande. q. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR) Latest News: La Grande Back to U.S. Cities News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009