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Union County, Oregon
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Population
Approximately 26,196 residents
County Seat
La Grande
Coverage Area
2,038 square miles in northeastern Oregon

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Mount Emily Recreation Area: Union County's Year-Round Outdoor Hub

Mount Emily Recreation Area: Union County's Year-Round Outdoor Hub

Mount Emily Recreation Area serves La Grande residents for hiking, biking and winter recreation; check Union County Publ...

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Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival returns to La Grande and Anthony Lakes

Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival returns to La Grande and Anthony Lakes

The 14th Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival runs Jan 30-Feb 1 with races, clinics and fundraising for the Wallowa Avala...

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Union County Airport in La Grande Offers Full-Service Fueling, Instrument Approaches

Union County Airport in La Grande Offers Full-Service Fueling, Instrument Approaches

Union County Airport in La Grande offers full-service 100LL and Jet A fueling and instrument approaches, improving year-...

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Healthcare

Grande Ronde Hospital strengthens local care with clinic access and imaging expansion

Grande Ronde Hospital strengthens local care with clinic access and imaging expansion

Grande Ronde Hospital remains Union County’s primary health center, offering emergency, birthing, primary and specialty ...

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Union County Museum preserves heritage and strengthens community learning

Union County Museum preserves heritage and strengthens community learning

The Union County Museum in Union preserves local history across multiple exhibit buildings. Its collections and research...

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Anthony Lakes Ski Area anchors Union County winter recreation economy

Anthony Lakes Ski Area anchors Union County winter recreation economy

Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort is Union County's primary high-elevation winter recreation area with lifts, Nordic trails ...

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Business

Legacy Power Sports relocates to 5-acre Island City site

Legacy Power Sports relocates to 5-acre Island City site

Legacy Power Sports & RV moved to 11201 Island Ave in Island City, doubling its lot and expanding RV and powersports inv...

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Cook Memorial Library launches January Fishtrap Reads programming for families

Cook Memorial Library launches January Fishtrap Reads programming for families

Cook Memorial Library in La Grande is offering January storytimes, kids events, book clubs, and Fishtrap Reads activitie...

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Union County joins regional homelessness count to guide funding

Union County joins regional homelessness count to guide funding

Community Connection conducted the annual Point in Time count to measure sheltered and unsheltered homelessness; results...

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ODFW Urges Visitors to Check Ladd Marsh Access Rules and Permits

ODFW Urges Visitors to Check Ladd Marsh Access Rules and Permits

ODFW urges visitors to check Ladd Marsh access rules and permits to avoid closures, comply with seasonal restrictions, a...

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Cook Memorial Library Offers Wide Family and Community Programs Across Union County

Cook Memorial Library Offers Wide Family and Community Programs Across Union County

Cook Memorial Library in La Grande serves as Union County’s primary public library, offering year-round family and commu...

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Government

Governor appoints Logan Joseph as Union County justice of the peace

Governor appoints Logan Joseph as Union County justice of the peace

Governor Tina Kotek named Logan L. Joseph to the Union County Justice Court, effective Feb. 1, 2026. The appointment fil...

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Healthcare

Grande Ronde CEO named chair-elect of Oregon hospital board

Grande Ronde CEO named chair-elect of Oregon hospital board

Grande Ronde Hospital president Jeremy Davis was named chair-elect of the Hospital Association of Oregon; the role will ...

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Healthcare

La Grande blood drive collects record 309 units; upcoming local dates

La Grande blood drive collects record 309 units; upcoming local dates

Residents learn how La Grande’s record blood drive helped regional supply and where to sign up for March donation opport...

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Five local municipalities listed delinquent under Oregon auditing rules

Five local municipalities listed delinquent under Oregon auditing rules

Oregon Secretary of State published a list showing five Union-Wallowa area municipalities delinquent on required financi...

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Community

Union County honors search-and-rescue volunteers at annual banquet

Union County honors search-and-rescue volunteers at annual banquet

Union County Search and Rescue honored six volunteers at its annual banquet on January 14, highlighting the vital role v...

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Government

OSP Cites La Grande Hunters After Trespass, Illegal Deer and Elk Shootings

OSP Cites La Grande Hunters After Trespass, Illegal Deer and Elk Shootings

Oregon State Police cited La Grande-area hunters after trespass and illegal deer and elk shootings, plus a semitrailer d...

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Government

La Grande Town Hall Honors Local Volunteers, Staff and Reviews City Finances

La Grande Town Hall Honors Local Volunteers, Staff and Reviews City Finances

La Grande held a town hall honoring volunteers and staff and laid out a phased financial plan to protect city services a...

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Government

Judge blocks presidential voting order, preserves mail-ballot rules

Judge blocks presidential voting order, preserves mail-ballot rules

A federal judge permanently blocked a 2025 executive order that would have required proof of citizenship to register and...

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Government

Oregon Guard cavalry unit transfers command amid infantry conversion

Oregon Guard cavalry unit transfers command amid infantry conversion

The 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry changed command in Hermiston as it shifts from armor to infantry, signaling changes to ...

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Education

OTEC Scholarships Available Through March 1, 2026 for Union County Students

OTEC Scholarships Available Through March 1, 2026 for Union County Students

OTEC is offering several scholarships through March 1, 2026 for Union County students and residents, providing up to ful...

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Community

Week of Jan. 22-28 Senior Lunch Menus and Prices for Union County

Week of Jan. 22-28 Senior Lunch Menus and Prices for Union County

Union County seniors can plan meals for Jan. 22-28 with listed daily menus at the Union County Senior Center and a $5 su...

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Education

La Grande school board meets today on labor, funding decisions

La Grande school board meets today on labor, funding decisions

La Grande school board meets today to discuss labor negotiations and resolutions on grant funding, surplus equipment and...

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Community

Community wellness event brings mental health resources to La Grande

Community wellness event brings mental health resources to La Grande

A free community wellness event was held to support residents after recent tragedies, offering mental health education, ...

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Union County group expands indoor pickleball access in La Grande

Union County group expands indoor pickleball access in La Grande

A nonprofit now offers weekly indoor pickleball play at Preseason Playground and Wellness, giving affordable, accessible...

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Community

Union County cattlemen raise $12,000 for local scholarships

Union County cattlemen raise $12,000 for local scholarships

Union County Cattlemen’s Association raised roughly $12,000–$13,000 at its annual dinner and auction to fund agriculture...

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Education

Mounties top Bushnell 56-45, strengthen conference title bid

Mounties top Bushnell 56-45, strengthen conference title bid

Eastern Oregon beat Bushnell 56-45 at Quinn Coliseum, improving the Mounties to 17-1 and tightening the conference race....

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Community

Natural resources career socials aim to build Union County workforce

Natural resources career socials aim to build Union County workforce

Community events Jan 27–29 introduce job pathways in forestry, fisheries and watershed work....

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Government

Oregon Democrats preview short session priorities affecting Union County

Oregon Democrats preview short session priorities affecting Union County

Leaders outlined bills for the 35-day session beginning Feb. 2, focusing on immigration, public lands and federal tax fa...

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