Elections

Defense attorney announces candidacy for circuit court judge

LA GRANDE — A Union County defense attorney has entered the race for circuit court judge for the…

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Union fire department merger election officially fails due to low turnout

UNION — It is official — Measure 31-118, which would have merged the Union and Union Rural fire…

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Merger measure wins but low voter turnout will sink it

UNION — Despite a crippling low voter turnout, Union Mayor Sue Hawkins is encouraged by the Tuesday, Aug…

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Voters support Union ballot measure, but turnout likely to doom passage

UNION — Union voters overwhelmingly approved Measure 31-118 calling for a merger between the Union and Union Rural fire…

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Voter turnout low in Union County for May 2023 special district election

LA GRANDE — Voter turnout for the May special district election was low in Union County — mirroring…

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Polls are closed — election results coming soon

Local voters are deciding a number of significant races, from candidates for city councils to bans on psilocybin…

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Eastern Oregon voters voice opinions for change

LA GRANDE — Oregon’s gubernatorial race has thrust the state into the national spotlight. With three candidates, Republican…

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Is Oregon doing its elections right?

SALEM — While Oregon’s voting rate remains among the highest in the country, most Oregonians aren’t satisfied with…

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More than 500 Union County residents have already cast their votes

LA GRANDE — The first ballots for the November election have already been cast and counted. A total…

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Wallowa County ballot includes road district proposal

ENTERPRISE — A measure on the Nov. 8 ballot asks Wallowa County residents to approve the creation of…

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