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🌱 La Grande kidnapping probe leads to three arrests and ongoing investigation
La Grande, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again La Grande! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- La Grande kidnapping probe leads to three arrests and ongoing investigation
- Why La Grande’s feral cats are driving a new county funding debate
- Why La Grande police say a previously warned offender is no longer here
Also on today's calendar: Intermountain Livestock Exchange and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 46 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 56, low: 33.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 53 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Multiple arrests made in La Grande kidnapping investigation (elkhornmediagroup.com) — La Grande police have arrested three local residents in connection with a recent kidnapping investigation that also uncovered guns, fentanyl, and other evidence. The case remains active, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Senior Officer Cody Billman at the police department. 
• Cat Utopia seeks support from Union County for Trap Neuter Return Program (elkhornmediagroup.com) — La Grande accounts for more than half of Union County’s cats handled by Cat Utopia, and the city has already pledged $1,350 toward a Trap Neuter Return fund. County commissioners are weighing a $1,500 request and a new feral cat ordinance as they enter budget season, which could shape how future cat issues are handled locally.
• UPDATE: La Grande PD confirms High Level Sex Offender no longer in Oregon (elkhornmediagroup.com) — La Grande Police say a previously flagged high‑risk sex offender believed to be in the area has been confirmed to have left Oregon and was in eastern Idaho as of April 16. Officers thank residents for staying alert and still encourage people to report any concerning activity near children or local lodging businesses.
📸 Around La Grande
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Upcoming Events in
La Grande
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★ Featured events ★
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Book Blooms Workshop
K Voelz Wines, 1104 Jefferson Ave, La Grande
6:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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3250363 - LMS Track Meet in Milton Freewater
La Grande SD 1 , 1108 4th St. , La Grande
1:00 pm -
3098663 - Fiddle Club - Upper Level Practice
La Grande SD 1 , 1108 4th St. , La Grande
3:15 pm -
3250265 - LMS Soccer Tournament in Umatilla
La Grande SD 1 , 1108 4th St. , La Grande
9:00 am -
3254821 - LMS Track Meet at Baker Athletic Complex
La Grande SD 1 , 1108 4th St. , La Grande
11:00 am -
Intermountain Livestock Exchange
Intermountain Livestock Exchange , 60654 Livestock Rd , La Grande
12:00 pm -
Meet & Greet with Executive Director of Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
K Voelz Wines , 1104 Jefferson Ave , La Grande
4:30 pm -
3244963 - Parks & Rec Arbor Day Block Party
La Grande SD 1 , 2300 N Spruce St. , La Grande
8:30 am
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Thursday April 30
Saturday May 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Canceled: 3154450 - Drama Play Rehearsal and Show
La Grande SD 1 , 708 K Avenue , La Grande
8:30 am -
3240138 - Drama Play
La Grande SD 1 , 708 K Avenue , La Grande
7:00 pm -
3240140 - Drama Play
La Grande SD 1 , 708 K Avenue , La Grande
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
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🗞 Nearby News
Baker City
- Massive boulder lands on Dooley Mountain Highway south of Baker City (bakercityherald.com)
- BLM highlights regional folklife at interpretive center outside Baker City (elkhornmediagroup.com)
- Baker County Commission Chair Shane Alderson withdraws from re-election race (elkhornmediagroup.com)
Pendleton
- Letter: Jenness is right choice for Pendleton City Council (eastoregonian.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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