Wildfire Protection Plan Community Meetings

Community Wildfire Protection Plan Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Elgin Fire Station Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Union City Hall The public is invited to attend. CWPP Community Meetings  

Circuit Court Building Update

Circuit Court Building Update Photo Credit: Jordan Meyer – Overshot Photography Crews from Mike Becker General Contractor, Inc. have begun construction on the new Union County Circuit Court Building. The approximate 15,329 square foot building will allow for the relocation of the state court functions from the Joseph Building. The building will include two courtrooms […]

Health & Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Union County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Union County Health & Human Services Advisory Committee will hold a meeting: Thursday, May 11 @ 6:00 p.m. Joseph Annex Building 1106 K Avenue, La Grande, Oregon The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities.  A request for […]

Early Spring Warning

March 5, 2015 Greetings MERA patrons, I hope you have been enjoying the early spring this year. As you may know there has been significant trail development over the past two seasons. About 17 miles of new trails have been developed. These new trails are especially sensitive during moist conditions and will take a season […]

Mt. Emily Recreation Area (MERA) Re-opened

The public safety concerns regarding buffalo roaming on Mt. Emily have been contained and the buffalo have been removed from the site. Mt. Emily Recreation Area has been re-opened, with standard seasonal restrictions to motorized access from Igo Lane for winter range. For questions, contact: Sean Chambers Parks Coordinator (541) 963-1319