Commissioners Support Operation Green Light for Veterans
Commissioners Support Operation Green Light for Veterans In a regularly scheduled meeting today, the Union County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans. From now through November 11, 2024, various county buildings will be illuminated in green to honor veterans and raise awareness of the resources available […]
WURA Work Session and Board Meeting
WURA Work Session and Board Meeting The Wallowa Union Railroad Authority (WURA) will hold a work session on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. with a Board meeting to follow at 5:00 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Elgin Depot located at 300 Depot Street in Elgin, Oregon.
Commissioners to Attend Lunch Meeting
Commissioners to Attend Lunch Meeting The Union County Commissioners will be attending a lunch meeting with Brigadier General Alan Gronewold, Oregon’s Adjutant General, who will be accompanied by some of Oregon Military Department’s senior leaders. The meeting will be held at Side A Brewing located at 1219 Washington Avenue in La Grande on Thursday, October […]
Regulated Use Fire Season Ends for 2024
Regulated Use Fire Season Ends for 2024 Union County Ends Regulated Use Fire Season for 2024 The Union County Board of Commissioners voted today during a regular session to end the regulated use fire season for 2024, effective immediately. This decision follows a recommendation from the Union County Fire Defense Board. Fire Defense Board […]
Commissioners to hold work session
There will be a work session held by the Union County Commissioners on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:30 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 […]
5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Funding Available
5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Funding Union County is currently accepting applications for funding to support public transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities by funding eligible capital, purchased service, and preventative maintenance projects for transportation services. Funds will be available beginning July 1, 2025, for fiscal year ending June 30, […]
Compensation Available for Nonlethal Wolf Depredation Techniques
Compensation Available for Nonlethal Wolf Depredation Techniques Grant funding is currently available to Union County livestock producers for nonlethal wolf depredation prevention measures aimed at minimizing conflicts between wolves and livestock. To be considered for funding, applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024. The Union County Wolf Depredation Compensation Advisory […]
Candidate Statements 2024 General
Candidate Statements – 2024 General Union County Commissioner, Position #3 Seavert, Jake Simmons, Mark City of Cove, Mayor Haeger, Sherry Union County Sheriff Rollins, Shane City of La Grande, Counselor Position #2 Hickey, Rikki City of Elgin, Mayor Hallgarth, Risa City of Island City, Mayor Hemann, Patrick
Committee Members Needed
Updated: August 29, 2025 Committee Members Needed The Union County Board of Commissioners are accepting applications from qualified volunteers interested in serving on one or more of the various committees with current openings as listed below. Interested citizens are invited to submit a completed Advisory Committee Application. Applications are available below or at the Union […]
Ordinance 2024-01 Truancy in Union County Public Schools
PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE CONSIDERATION The Union County Board of Commissioners meeting in regular session on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 will consider at 9:30 AM; Ordinance 2024-01, In the Matter of An Ordinance Implementing Measures to Reduce Incidents of Truancy from Union County Public School and Declaring an Emergency. The meeting will be held in the […]
Union County Eases Restrictions on Countywide Burn Ban
Union County Eases Restrictions on Countywide Burn Ban The Union County Board of Commissioners voted today during a regular session to lift the countywide burn ban, effective immediately. This decision followed a recommendation from the Union County Fire Defense Board. Fire Defense Board Chief Craig Kretschmer explained that due to decreased fire danger and an […]
Statewide Transportation Improvement Funding Available
PUBLIC NOTICE Statewide Transportation Improvement Funding (STIF) Available Union County is currently accepting applications for funding for transportation services for improving, maintaining, and expanding public transportation for all users. Every two years, public transportation funding is made available to support access to jobs, improve mobility, relieve congestion, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon. Eligible […]