Hagen Fire Evacuations Increased in Umatilla County

Evacuation Zones Increased Along Highway 204 in Umatilla County. August 10, 2026 at 2:00 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 Incident Management Team 6 for […]

Evacuation Levels Unchanged in Union County for Hagen Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EVACUATION LEVELS UNCHANGED IN UNION COUNTY – INCREASED IN UMATILLA COUNTY FOR THE HAGEN FIRE August 9, 2026 at 09:00 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) […]

Evacuation Levels Increased for Hagen Fire

August 8, 2026 at 09:00 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 Incident Management Team for Hagen Fire.Due to overnight fire behavior (and projected behavior through […]

Hagen Fire Update – Friday, August 7, 2026

Hagen Fire Update – Friday, August 7, 2026 The Hagen Fire is currently estimated at 42,699 acres and is 11% contained, with 781 personnel assigned to the incident. Firefighters continue working around the clock to strengthen containment lines and limit fire growth. Overnight, spot fires crossed some indirect containment lines on the southeast side of the fire […]

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 […]