Commissioners to hold work session
There will be a work session held by the Union County Commissioners on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Work sessions are open to public attendance – with meeting participation via Zoom teleconference available. To listen to the work session, please call: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 and enter meeting ID number: 893 5220 7756 and prompted for a passcode, […]
ORS 294.250 Report
PUBLIC NOTICE Information required to be published by Union County under ORS 294.250 is posted monthly and available for review by clicking the link below. Gross monthly salaries of all regular officers and employees occupying budgeted positions is posted once annually on December 31 for a period of one month. Copies of all or part […]
Livestock Evacuation Information
With wildfires burning in our region, Union County is encouraging livestock owners to prepare now by making arrangements for their animals in case evacuation becomes necessary. Whenever possible, livestock owners should develop a self-contained evacuation plan with family, friends, neighbors, or other available resources and identify alternate locations where animals can be safely sheltered. Public livestock […]
Identifying Your Evacuation Zone Number
Do You Know Your Evacuation Zone Number? Union County currently has active evacuation zones due to wildfire activity. When evacuation notices are issued or updated, they often reference evacuation zone numbers such as UCO-140610S or UCO1436, etc. Knowing your zone now will help you quickly determine whether your home is affected. Find your evacuation zone using Genasys […]
Hagen Fire Evacuation Update August 2, 2026
August 2, 2026 12:30 p.m. | Effective Immediately Hagen Fire Evacuation Levels Reduced Joint release from the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County Emergency Management, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) The Joint Emergency Operations Center remains actively engaged with Northwest Incident Management […]
Hagen Fire Evacuation Update August 1, 2026
EVACUATION LEVELS UPDATED ON HAGEN FIRE (NW IM TEAM 7) August 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. A Joint Emergency Operation Center including Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County Emergency Management and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) remain actively engaged with the Northwest Incident Management […]
Commissioners to consider Ordinance 2026-02
The Union County Board of Commissioners meeting in regular session on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 will hold a public hearing at 9:30 am to discuss Ordinance 2026-02; Amending the Union County Comprehensive plan. The meeting will be held in the Joseph Annex Conference Room, 1106 K Avenue, La Grande, Oregon with participation also available via […]
Hagen Fire – New Level 1 Evacuations Issued in Union County
EVACUATION LEVELS UPDATED ON HAGEN FIRE (NW IM TEAM 7) 07-31-2026 @ 6:00 p.m. A Joint Emergency Operation Center including Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County Emergency Management and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) remain actively engaged with the Northwest Incident Management Team 7 […]
Evacuation Areas Expanded in Hagen Fire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE URGENT PUBLIC SAFETY MESSAGE: Leave Level 3 Areas Today and Avoid Highway 204 July 31, 2026 @ 2:40 p.m. UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. — Umatilla County is urging residents within Level 3 evacuation areas near the Hagen Fire to leave today. We are urging the public to avoid unnecessary travel on Highway 204 […]
Evacuation Level Update on Hagen Fire
EVACUATION LEVELS UPDATED ON HAGEN FIRE (NW IM TEAM 7) 07-29-2026 @ 9:15 a.m. A Joint Emergency Operation Center including Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County Emergency Management and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) remain actively engaged with the Northwest Incident Management Team 7 for […]
Planning Commission Special Session
A Special Session of the Planning Commission will take place on August 3, 2026 to deliberate and decide the Russell Major Partition Application, number 2026-0007. The meeting will take place at 7:00 PM in the Daniel Chaplin, Misener Room located at 1001 Fourth Street.
Evacuation Levels Updated on Hagen Fire
EVACUATION LEVELS UPDATED ON HAGEN FIRE (NW IM TEAM 7) 07-28-2026 @ 1:30 p.m. A Joint Emergency Operation Center including Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County Emergency Management and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) remain actively engaged with the Northwest Incident Management Team 7 […]