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How do I register to carry a concealed handgun?

Apply by printing, reading, and filling out the Concealed Handgun License Application. Please note that the public cannot bring a gun, even with a permit, into the Sherman County Courthouse. The Concealed Handgun License Notice lists other places in the county (and beyond) where members of the public cannot legally carry a gun, even with...

How do I get a copy of or apply for a VA Medical Card?

If you lose your VA medical card you must go to Portland VA Medical Center with a photo ID to have your card replaced.

Sherman County Roads

Highway 97 Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, anchored at Maryhill Museum of Art and Maryhill State Park on the north, follows Highway 97 from Biggs south to Shaniko, then easterly to Antelope, John Day and Baker City. This eclectic tour celebrates 50 million years of Oregon history, through an area where fossils lie abundant on...

Sherman County Courthouse Addition Nearly Complete

Sherman County is pleased to announce that departments will begin moving into the nearly completed courthouse addition during the week of December 11th. We are utilizing the Sherman eNews forum at this time rather than the Citizen Reporter due to the rapidly evolving construction schedule. The move-in to the addition has long been scheduled to...

Sherman County Wildlife

Sherman County is fertile ground for grassland wildlife, aquatic river wildlife, and animals found on the range. From Big Game to Biting Bass, you'll find wildlife you may never have seen before — right here in Sherman County, Oregon. Online Information Brochure: Hunting for Feral Swine United States Department of Agriculture Oregon Department of Fish...

What other library options are available to Sherman County residents?

Regional research options include the Planetree Health and Medical Resources Library in The Dalles, Oregon’s Online State Digital Library, and the Libraries of Eastern Oregon.

Mental Health Resources

Mid-Columbia Center for Living - Mental Health Mid-Columbia Center for Living provides Mental Health, Addictions and Developmental Disabilities Services in Sherman, Wasco and Hood River counties. Mid-Columbia Center for Living Tri-County Mental Health 419 E 7th Street Courthouse Annex A, Room 207 The Dalles, OR 97058 Questions? Information? (541) 296-5452 Local Crisis Number (541) 296-5452 ...

How do I receive trash service?

See the Recycling & Trash Collection page for trash pick-up and drop-off options.

How do I pay a parking ticket?

The County does not issue parking tickets (though other agencies may). However, if you receive a traffic ticket, secure online payments can be made through the "Pay Online" icon at the Justice Court page or through the "Make a Payment" tab on the homepage or any answer page (see options above).

How do I dispose of paints and chemicals?

Hazardous Waste (plus E-Waste) collection is held every year at the Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program in Wasco. Contact the program to confirm your waste will be accepted.

Recycling & Trash Collection

Waste Management The Dalles Disposal / Waste Connections In a franchise agreement with Sherman County, The Dalles Disposal / Waste Connections provides solid waste disposal, recycling opportunities and manages the Transfer Site on Welk Road. Recycling First Sort: The following can all be placed in the recycling containers together: PAPER - newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk...

Holiday Closures

Thanksgiving Holiday - The County Offices and Courthouse will be closed on Thursday November 23rd, 2017 and Friday November 24th, 2017. Christmas Holiday - The County Offices and Courthouse will be closed on Monday, December 25th, and Tuesday, December 26, 2017.

External Resources – Contacts

Please see Sherman County's new Department and Staff Directory for full and updated contact details for county agencies and government personnel. Below is the archived list of countywide contacts from Sherman County's former website, added here for your convenience. Please note that this may not contain the most-current information. To search within this (or any)...

The Citizen Reporter (12/17)

Local Public Safety Coordinating Council

The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) of Sherman County is comprised of the Sherman County sheriff, the district attorney, a state court judge designee, directors of community corrections, the juvenile department, mental health and public health departments, lay citizens, a county commissioner, the director of EMS, a representative of Children and Families, a representative...

What is the Wasco School Events Center (or Wasco Annex)?

The former North Sherman Elementary School facility is now owned by the City of Wasco and known as the Wasco School Events Center. The property, at 903 Barnett Street in Wasco, is now home to the Wasco Community Library. The school's office areas and gym also are available for private business rental and special events. If...

Public Education

Sherman County School District Sherman County School (a Grade School, Junior/Senior High School and athletic complex) are centrally located a mile south of Moro on Highway 97. Sherman County Public/School Library is located at the Sherman Junior/Senior High School. Sherman County School District (541) 565-3500 (541) 565-3319 (FAX) North Central Education Service District North Central...

Is there an Indian Reservation in Sherman County?

The closest reservation is Celilo Village at Horseshoe Falls along the Columbia River, just outside of northern Sherman County in Wasco County. Celilo Village is reportedly Oregon's oldest continuously occupied site. Nearly 4% of the county’s population are native American Indians, Alaskans, and Pacific Islanders, according to U.S. Census data. (See Sherman County History for...

How can I rent to people receiving federal Housing Choice vouchers?

Contact the Mid-Columbia Housing Authority. You'll find details at https://mid-columbiahousingauthority.org/landlord/.

How do I apply for public housing assistance?

The Mid-Columbia Housing Authority gives a preference to “individuals and families who work and/or live in its five county service area” — including Sherman County. Applications are available through the Mid-Columbia Housing Authority’s website. If you have a disability that requires any special materials, services, or assistance, please call (541) 296-5462 to arrange accommodations.

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