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What courts hold court in the Sherman County Courthouse?

There are four courts that hold court at the historic courthouse in Moro, Sherman County’s “county seat.” For traffic tickets or small claims, go to the Justice Court. For DUII diversions or divorces, go to the Circuit Court. For juvenile crimes or child-custody cases, go to Juvenile Court. For governing issues to take in front...

What can I recycle?

Read the full list on the Recycling & Trash Collection page.

How do I find a service member’s grave in the American Legion Cemetery?

Use the “Find a grave” tool online at https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=38534.

What if I lose my military ID?

If you lose your Uniformed Services ID Card, go to the nearest Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) site and obtain your new card. The nearest is the National Guard Readiness Center at Fort Dalles, billed as “the finest single-unit armory in the country” and housed on the campus of Columbia Gorge Community College. Veterans...

Do I qualify for VA medical care?

You must have an honorable discharge from the military to qualify for VA medical care. Email veteranservice@co.sherman.or.us or call (541) 705-0051 to find out if you otherwise qualify.

What services does the Tri-County Veterans Services office provide?

The Tri-County Veterans Services officer provides veteran assistance for everything from disability claims to home-loan paperwork. See the full list of services on the Tri-County Veterans Services page. Services are provided to veterans with discharges that are not "dishonorable" or "bad conduct" discharges. However, the Tri-County Veterans Service officer also can provide help in fighting...

How do I contact the local office of the Veterans’ Administration?

You can reach the Tri-County Veterans Officer at (541) 705-0051 in the Sherman County Senior Center, 300 Duey Street in Moro. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Where do I get medical help if I am a veteran?

If the veteran is on VA Medical, check with your VA primary care provider if you would like a referral to a non-VA provider. If not on VA Medical, contact the Veteran's Officer to sign up. 541-705-0051. If on VA Medical but need urgent or emergency care go to the nearest Urgent Care or ER...

How can we legally provide alcohol at a public event?

Apply for a Special Event License through the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) at (541) 276-7841 or 1 (800) 452-6522.

How do I reserve a room or multiple rooms indoors?

There are multiple places you can reserve or rent if you're looking to host a meeting, conference, or special event in Sherman County. The Sherman County Senior & Community Center in Moro has indoor space available for rent. To apply, submit the Application for Facility Use to Center staff. The Wasco School Events Center, in...

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.

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