| The (La Grande) Observer | |
| Type: | Newspaper |
| Owners: | EO Media Group |
| Foundation: | 1896 |
| Headquarters: | La Grande, Oregon |
| Circulation: | 2,662 Print 453 Digital |
| Circulation Date: | 2023 |
| Circulation Ref: | [1] |
| Oclc: | 30722076 |
The Observer, established in 1896, is a newspaper that serves Union and Wallowa counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its headquarters are in La Grande, the seat of Union County. The Observer circulates Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.[2] EO Media Group based in Salem, Oregon, publishes the newspaper.[2]
In 2012, the newspaper reduced its frequency from five days a week to three days a week, publishing issues on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.[3]
In June 2019, EO Media Group purchased The Observer and Baker City Herald after Western Communications Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January.[4] [5] Lawyers for Western Communications told the bankruptcy court the plan was to sell the property and buildings, according to court records. Earlier in 2019, the motor failed on the 53-year-old press that had long printed The Observer and Baker City Herald and the two newspapers had to be printed on the East Oregonian’s press in Pendleton.
In June 2024, EO Media Group announced The Observer will cease print publication and go online-only. All print subscribers will instead receive the East Oregonian, published weekly and including news from The Observer's website.[6] [7]