Author: Annette Powers

  • Jones Butte Fire

    Jones Butte Fire Update – July 29, 2023 6:00 p.m. Fire officials on the Jones Butte Fire located two miles northwest of Elgin, Oregon have lifted all evacuation levels in their entirety late this afternoon.   The fire, which was last mapped at 111 acres in size is now reported at 50% containment as of…

  • MERA Advisory Committee

    The MERA Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Misener Conference Room located at 1001 4th Street in La Grande. All meetings of this committee are open to the public. Agenda November 7, 2023 MERA Minutes May 2, 2023 Posted Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

  • 2023 Regulated Use Fire Season Begins

    The Union County annual regulated use fire season outside of city limits began July 1, 2023. During regulated fire season no open burning is allowed on public or private lands outside of city limits in Union County. The use of incinerators and burn barrels for the burning of trash within the described lands shall be…

  • Union County Wolf Depredation Compensation Program

    Compensation Available for Wolf Depredation Techniques September 8, 2023 Grant funding is currently available to Union County livestock producers for nonlethal wolf depredation prevention techniques designed to minimize conflicts between wolves and livestock. To be considered for funding, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2023.   The Union County Wolf Depredation…

  • MERA Advisory Committee Meeting

    The MERA Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Misener Conference Room located at 1001 4th Street in La Grande.  All meetings of this committee are open to the public. Agenda Minutes from February 7, 2023     Posted April 25, 2023

  • Community Event & Attraction Funding Available for FY2023-24

    Union County is currently accepting applications for community events or attractions intended to increase economic growth and impact tourism within Union County.  Eligible applicants include public sector and non-profit entities only.  Funding for this program is made available through county-collected transient room tax funds. Applications are being accepted for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July…

  • Applications Accepted for Community Dispute Resolution Services

    Request for Applications for Community Dispute Resolution Services Notice is hereby given that Union County and the University of Oregon on behalf of the University of Oregon School of Law (Grantor) are initiating the application and selection process for grant funds available to eligible community dispute resolution programs in Union County under ORS 36.155.  The…

  • Request for Bids – 3/4 ton Pickup Truck

    Union County Emergency Services, a division of Union County, Oregon is requesting bids for an emergency response vehicle meeting the following minimum requirements, with the most adaptable platform being what is commonly referred to as a special service vehicle. This vehicle will be purchased and not leased. Specifications: Exterior/Mechanical: Crew cab pickup truck with four…

  • County Ambulance Advisory Committee Meeting

      The Union County Ambulance Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Joseph Annex Conference Room located at 1106 K Avenue in La Grande.  All meetings of this committee are open to the public.   Posted December 14, 2022

  • Bids Accepted for Purchase of Truck for Public Works

    Invitation to Bid Union County Public Works Department   The Union County Public Works Department invites bids for the purchase of one truck, 3 axle, conventional cab with dump box and snow plow.  Build date must be on or before August, 2023. Sealed bids for this vehicle will be received by the Union County Public…

  • Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee Meeting

    The Union County Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee will convene on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Joseph Annex Conference Room located at 1106 K Avenue in La Grande.  The meeting will also be available via Zoom as shown on the agenda.  The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss grant applications…

  • Drawing for Free Emergency Kit to Survey Participants

    Union County Developing Plan to Reduce Smoke Impacts to Citizens November 16, 2022   Union County is developing a Community Response Plan for citizens within the Grande Ronde Valley to plan for and respond to smoke generated from prescribed burning and wildfires.   Some of the goals to be obtained through development of the plan…