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 […]

Upper Grande Ronde Watershed Partnership Meeting

Place-Based Integrated Water Resources Planning Implementation PUBLIC NOTICE Union County hosts quarterly implementation meetings for the Upper Grande Ronde River Watershed Partnership. To address concerns related to water quality and quantity for both surface water and groundwater within the Upper Grande Ronde River Watershed (UGRRW), Union County has convened a diverse partnership composed of farmers, […]

Protect from Disaster

Union County Emergency Services Nick Vora, Emergency Manager nvora@union-county.org 1106 K Avenue, La Grande, OR  97850 PHONE (541) 963-1009 • FAX (541) 963-1079 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Annette Powers 541-963-1001 May 12, 2023 Protecting your Family from Disaster Individuals interested in learning ways to become better prepared for disaster are invited to attend a brief […]

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 Proposals for Correctional Mental Health Physician

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR Correctional Mental Health Physician The Union County Sheriffs Office is seeking the procurement of a mental health prescriber for the assignment of providing services to the inmates incarcerated at the Union County Jail. The Union County Sheriff’s Office operates a 37-bed adult jail in La Grande, OR. An electronic RFP response […]

Request for Proposals for Correctional Mental Health Therapist

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR Correctional Mental Health Therapist  The Union County Sheriffs Office is seeking the procurement of a mental health therapist for the assignment of providing services to the inmates incarcerated at the Union County Jail. The Union County Sheriff’s Office operates a 37-bed adult jail in La Grande, OR. An electronic RFP response […]

2023 Special Candidate Statements

2023 Special Election Candidate Statements Position Candidate Name & Statement Link La Grande School Board, Zone 3, Position 3 Steve Boe

Floodplain Restoration Project Tour

PUBLIC NOTICE The Upper Grande Ronde River Watershed Partnership is hosting a field trip on April 19 @2:30PM in the Umatilla Forest to learn about the benefits and challenges of natural floodplain restoration projects. Tour sites will include McCoy Meadows. Birdtrack Springs, and Longley Meadows. To RSVP, call or email Dana Kurtz: 541-963-8309, dkurtz@andersonperry.com  Floodplain Restoration […]