Crook County, Oregon

10/15/2026

🗳️ Track Your Ballot!

Did you know Oregon voters can sign up for updates to track their ballot? 📬

Get notifications by text, email, or phone when your ballot is mailed, received, and accepted for counting!

✅ Quick, easy, and secure.

🔗 Sign up today: https://OregonVotes.gov/Track

📄 Read the full Crook County Clerk’s Office press release here: https://www.crookcountyor.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/210

10/15/2026

🏡 Having trouble finding or keeping homeowners insurance? The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is hosting open houses to help homeowners explore insurance options and get answers to their questions.

📍 The closest event to Crook County is in Redmond on October 30th.

See the original post below for details and additional locations! Please share with anyone who may find this information helpful.

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is hosting a series of open houses in wildfire-impacted regions throughout the state to support consumers facing difficulties in securing or keeping homeowners insurance. For more information, read the press release at https://dfr.oregon.gov/news/news2026/Pages/20261014-insurance-nonrenewals-statewide-open-houses.aspx.

These events are designed to help homeowners understand their insurance options, learn how to shop for coverage, and receive one-on-one guidance from DFR. Each open house will provide resources on how to find homeowners insurance, what to do if you’ve been nonrenewed, and how to work effectively with insurance agents and companies. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions specific to their situation.

Open house schedule:
• Oct. 28, 6-7:30 p.m., in Medford at the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway.
• Oct. 29, 6-7:30 p.m., in Klamath Falls at the Oregon Institute of Technology – Student Union Auditorium, 3201 Campus Drive.
• Oct. 30, 3:30-5 p.m., in Redmond at the Redmond Library – Community Room 2, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.
• Nov. 5, 6-7:30 p.m., in The Dalles at The Dalles Armory – Fort Dalles Readiness Center, 402 E. Scenic Drive.
• Nov. 18, 4-5:30 p.m., in La Pine at the La Pine Library – Community Room, 16425 First St.
• Nov. 19, 4-5:30 p.m., in Sisters at the Sisters Public Library – Community Room, 110 N. Cedar St.

For more information, visit DFR’s wildfire insurance resources webpage at https://dfr.oregon.gov/insure/home/storm/pages/wildfires.aspx.

DFR’s consumer advocates are available to help. Call 888-877-4894 (toll-free) or email [email protected].

10/15/2026

🗳️ New Ballot Drop Box Now Open in Juniper Canyon!

The Crook County Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce a new official, drive-up ballot drop box is now available at the Juniper Canyon Fire Station! 🇺🇸

This addition was made possible through emergency funding from the Oregon Secretary of State, helping improve ballot drop-off access for Crook County voters.

📬 Ballots have been mailed to all registered voters and are expected to arrive no later than Wednesday, October 21, 2026. If you have not received your ballot by then, please contact the Crook County Clerk’s Office – Election Division for assistance.

📍 Location: Juniper Canyon Fire Station

For all the details, read the full press release here:
🔗 https://www.crookcountyor.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/207

10/13/2026

🎄 Rally Holiday Cheer with the Crook County Sheriff’s Office! 🎄

Join us Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for our Holiday Partnership donation collection and FREE Shred Day!

📍 Parking lot behind the Old Courthouse
300 NE 3rd Street, Prineville

🥫 Bring canned food or cash donations to support local families, and take advantage of free shredding for personal documents!

📄 Please see the flyer below for event details and shredding guidelines.

Thank you for helping us support our community and spread some holiday cheer! 🎁

10/13/2026

⏰ Meeting Reminder ⏰

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold its scheduled Work Session:

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Administration Conference Room, 203 NE Court Street, Prineville

The meeting is open to the public.

📄 Agenda, meeting materials, and Zoom link: https://www.crookcountyor.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1175&month=10&year=2026&day=14&calType=0

We hope to see you there!

10/07/2026

📣 Voter Registration Reminder 📣

Voter registration deadline is October 13th if you are registering for the first time.

Now is a great time to double check that your information is up to date. Whether you’re updating your address, or just making sure everything looks right, taking a minute right now helps to make sure there aren't any issues with your ballot.

This can be done on the County Clerk's portion of the County's website or at OregonVotes.gov

10/06/2026

📣 Meeting Reminder 📣

The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold its scheduled Regular Session:

🗓️ Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Crook County Annex
320 NE Court Street, Prineville, Oregon 97754

The meeting is open to the public. 🏛️

📄 Agenda, meeting materials, and Zoom link:
https://www.crookcountyor.gov/m/calendar/event/detail/1169

We hope to see you there!

Crook County Board of County Commissioners will hold its scheduled Regular Session meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM, at the Crook County Annex Meeting Room, located at 320 NE Court Street, Prineville, OR 97754. The principal subject(s) anticipated to be discussed are: 

10/01/2026

🥪 Support Crook County Search & Rescue! 🚨

The Crook County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue is hosting its annual Sandwich Feed in front of Ray’s Food Place!

Skip making breakfast, lunch, or dinner and grab a breakfast burrito or tri-tip sandwich while supporting a great local cause. 🌯🥪

Proceeds benefit Crook County Search & Rescue and help support their important work in our community.

📍 In front of Ray’s Food Place

😋😋 10/1 and 10/2--Have an amazing breakfast burrito or sandwich and support our Crook County Sheriff's Search and Rescue !!

10/01/2026

📢 Crook County Board & Committee Vacancies 📢

Crook County is currently seeking community members interested in serving on County boards and committees. Please note: The application deadline for the Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee is tomorrow!

🐺 Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee
Crook County currently has two positions open:
• Conservation/Coexistence Supporter
• Local Business Representative
⏰ Deadline for receiving applications is 4:00 p.m. TOMORROW!

🏥 Community Health Advisory Council
Help advance the health and well-being of our community by fostering collaboration, providing strategic guidance, and helping address the physical, mental, and social health needs of Crook County residents.
⏰ Deadline for receiving applications is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026

📋 Planning Commission
Crook County is currently accepting applications for upcoming vacancies on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission advises the County on land use planning and development matters.
⏰ Application must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026

🌲 Natural Resources Advisory Council (NRAC)
Crook County is currently accepting applications for three upcoming vacancies on NRAC, with terms beginning January 1, 2027.
⏰ Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, to receive priority consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.

Interested in serving on a Crook County board or committee?

Applications are available through the Crook County Commissioner’s Office, 300 NE 3rd Street, 3rd Floor, Prineville, OR 97754, or by emailing [email protected].

You can also download an application from the Crook County website: https://crookcountyor.gov/1205/Boards-and-Committees-Overview

We encourage community members to get involved and consider serving on a Crook County board or committee!

10/01/2026

📣 Introducing The Crook County Connection! 📣

We’re excited to share the first issue of The Crook County Connection, Crook County’s new quarterly public newsletter! 📰

This newsletter is designed to keep our community informed about County news, projects, services, upcoming events, public meetings, opportunities to get involved, and more.

The October 2026 issue is now available! We invite you to take a look and learn more about what’s happening throughout Crook County.

👉 Read the first issue here: https://www.crookcountyor.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/188

We look forward to sharing future issues and keeping our community connected!