MERA Advisory Committee Meeting
The MERA Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 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. Attendance is also possible via the Zoom link below. Topic: Mt Emily Recreation Area Advisory Committee Meeting When: […]
Highway 204 to Remain Closed and Current Evacuation Levels Remain in Place
08-18-2026 @ 2:57 p.m. The Joint Emergency Operations Center, which includes 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), remains actively engaged with Incident Management Team 6 regarding the Hagen Fire. Highway 204 will remain closed […]
Phillips Creek Fire
Update – August 18, 2026 The forward progression of the fire has been stopped, and there is no threat to the public at this time. Multiple agencies and resources responded to this fire, including Imbler Rural Fire Department, North Powder Rural Fire Department, Oregon Department of Forestry units from La Grande, Pendleton, Wallowa, and Baker, the […]
Evacuation Levels Remain in Place as Hagen Fire Conditions Continue to Improve
Monday, August 17, 2026 A Joint Emergency Operations Center, including 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), remains actively engaged with the Incident Management Team managing the Hagen Fire. Conditions in portions of the fire […]
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CONSULTING ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES
UC Airport – RFQ Consulting AE Union County, Oregon hereby requests statements of qualifications from qualified Consulting Architectural/Engineering Firms to provide engineering services associated with the planning, design, and construction of airport development projects at La Grande/Union County Airport. Work is expected to be accomplished during the course of several Federal Aviation Administration grant […]
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, […]
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 […]