Wolf Depredation Compensation Available
Wolf Depredation Compensation Available 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 November 1, 2019. Compensation may also be available to livestock producers for injured, missing, or death of […]
Notice of Measure Election
Notice of Receipt of Ballot Title Border Relocation
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE Notice is hereby given that a ballot title for a measure has been filed by Michael McCarter regarding the Requirement for Union County Commissioners to hold meetings to discuss Union County’s interests in the relocation of the Idaho border. The language is as follows: The ballot caption is: “Requires […]
County Commissioners Adopt B2H Comment Letter
County Commissioners adopt a B2H Comments Letter that will be submitted to the Oregon Department of Energy. B2H Comment Letter If you have any questions, please call our office at (541) 963-1001.
Union County Telephone RFP
Union County Telephone RFP Union County is seeking proposals for the supply, service, installation, configuration and training of a Voice Over Internet Protocol or hybrid telephone system which will effectively serve the needs of county offices and employees. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 30, 2019. Details of the request are provided […]
Tourism Promotion Advisory Committee Opening
Union County is currently accepting applications for an open position on the La Grande/Union County Tourism Promotion Advisory Committee. The successful volunteer applicant will represent the small lodging property as an owner or manager on the committee. Applications can be accessed through the link below. APPLICATION FORM TOURISM PROMOTION COMMISSION
Blues Intergovernmental Council
PUBLIC NOTICE The Blues Intergovernmental Council will meet on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Eastern Oregon University, Hoke Hall, Room 339, in La Grande, Oregon. One or more Union County Commissioners may be in attendance. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Blue Mt. Forest […]
Passport Processing Delay
Health Advisory: Protect Yourself from Vector-borne Diseases
Health Advisory: Protect Yourself from Vector-borne Diseases Vector-borne Summer Diseases July 2019 Local experts warn vector-borne diseases continue to be a growing threat to people’s health. Warm summer weather means an increase in outdoor activities and an increase risk of exposure to ticks, mosquitoes and other vectors that spread diseases. Every year hundreds of thousands […]
Regulated Fire Season Begins in Union County
July 1, 2019 Union County Begins Regulated Fire Season Annual regulated use fire season outside of city limits began today, July 1, 2019. County Officials caution that even though the landscape appears green, fuels have and will continue to dry out quickly. This will create significant fire risk, especially if citizens are not cautious with […]
Ambulance District Advisory Committee Meeting
The Union County Ambulance District Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 @ 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Commissioner’s Annex Conference room located at 1106 K Avenue. All meetings of this committee are open to the public. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A […]
ATV Ordinance Adopted
PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE ADOPTED The Union County Board of Commissioners met in a regular session on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 and approved the adoption of Ordinance 2019-01, IN THE MATTER OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ON COUNTY ROADWAYS. Below is the adopted ordinance: Ordinance 2019-01: Authorizing the Operation of ATV’s on […]