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 […]

Winter Snow Service

WINTER SNOW SERVICE FOR UNION COUNTY ROADS   Our intension is to provide helpful information in an attempt to limit frustration to those living in Union County during winter months by providing you information and education during snow plowing season. Please know that our staff is made up of local people that work, live, and […]

SNOW REMOVAL POLICY

UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS (UCPW) SNOW REMOVAL POLICY SNOW REMOVAL POLICY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WINTER SNOW SERVICE ODOT TRIP CHECK MAP OREGON WINTER DRIVING GUIDE AAA WINTER DRIVING TIPS Realizing the extreme variances in the harshness of winters in eastern Oregon, Union County’s Snow Removal Policy shall be based on a series of priorities. The […]

Public Notice

Eastern Oregon Counties Association will hold a meeting Monday November 7, 2022 at 1:00 pm PST on Zoom .One or more Union County Commissioners may be in attendance. Zoom info available on request. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least […]

Union County Business Summit

Union County Business Summit Do you currently own a business in Union County? Are you looking to start a new business? Do you have questions? The Union County Business Summit is the event to listen, learn, and network to get the answers and support you need. Speakers Informational Booths Networking Opportunities For additional information call […]

Special Meeting Notice

Special Meeting Notice The Union County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 6 PM for the purpose of complying with Ballot Measure 31-101 referred to the voters of Union County by initiative petition and passed by voters on November 3, 2020. Meetings are open to public attendance […]

Compensation Available for Wolf Depredation Techniques

Compensation Available for Wolf Depredation Techniques 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. Tuesday, November 1, 2022.   The Union County Wolf Depredation Compensation Advisory Committee […]

UGRR Watershed Partnership Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE Union County will host quarterly Upper Grande Ronde River Watershed Partnership meetings in March, June, September and December. Subcommittee groups will meet as needed and provide updates at quarterly implementation meetings. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quarterly Implementation Meeting WEDNESDAY – September 21, 2022, 4:00PM in person: 1001 4th Street, La Grande Misener Conference Room via teleconference: […]

RFP Airport Internet Service

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR UNION COUNTY AIRPORT FIBER INTERNET SERVICES UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS 10513 N McAlister Road Island City, Oregon 97850 (541)963-1016 Issue Date: August 23, 2022 Closing Date: September 22, 2022

Regulated Use Fire Season Begins for 2022

Union County Begins Regulated Use Fire Season The Union County annual regulated use fire season outside of city limits will begin July 1, 2022.   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 […]

Regional Cascadia Earthquake Exercise Planned

Union County to Participate in Regional Cascadia Earthquake Exercise   Union County will be joining several northeast Oregon counties in a Regional Cascadia Earthquake exercise next week on June 27 and 28. The exercise in Union County will involve several key local volunteer groups and agencies. Volunteer groups include the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, American […]