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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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Commissioners to hold Work Session
There will be a work session held by the Union County Commissioners on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 9 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…
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Buffalo Peak Advisory Committee Meeting
Buffalo Peak Advisory Committee Meeting Buffalo Peak Advisory Committee Meeting The Buffalo Peak Golf Course Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, September 10. The meeting will be held at 4:30 pm in the golf course clubhouse located at 1224 E Fulton Street in Union.
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Commissioners to hold lunch meeting with Rep Levy
The Union County Board of Commissioners will be holding a lunch meeting with Representative Bobby Levy located at Cinco De Mayo at 12 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
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Committee Members Needed
Committee Members Needed 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 County…
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WURA Board Meeting
WURA Board Meeting The Wallowa Union Railroad Authority (WURA) will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., at the Elgin Depot located at 300 Depot Street in Elgin, Oregon.
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Evacuation Levels lifted for Boulder Creek Fire
Evacuation Levels Lifted for Boulder Creek Fire Evacuation Levels Lifted for Boulder Creek Fire August 22, 2024 UPDATE Effective immediately, all Level 1 (Be Ready) and Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation levels associated with the Boulder Creek Fire have been lifted. Residents who were previously under these notices may now return to normal activities. While…
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Ambulance Advisory Subcommittee Meeting
Ambulance Advisory Subcommittee Meeting The Union County Ambulance Advisory Subcommittee will meet Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. to discuss and evaluate the request of a reassignment of the Union Ambulance Service Area.