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Board of Commissioners Special Executive Session
Board of Commissioners Special Executive Session This is a placeholder for the detailed content of the executive session notice. As this is an executive session, the specific details regarding the topics of discussion are typically confidential and not made available to the public in advance or after the session, as permitted by Oregon public meeting laws. Information regarding the time, date, and location of the executive session would typically be provided on a full calendar listing. However, this extract focuses solely on the title of the event.
Natural Resources Advisory Committee Meeting
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Crook County Connection Issue 1
Crook County Connection Issue 1 • Crook County, OR October 2026 The Crook County Connection Issue 1 To sign up for newsletters and see recent issues of The Crook County Connection, visit: https://www.crookcountyor.gov/1716/Recent-Newsletters
Natural Resources Advisory Committee Meeting- October 14, 2026 at 1pm
Natural Resources Advisory Committee Meeting- October 14, 2026 at 1pm • Crook County, OR Crook County Natural Resources Advisory Committee will hold its regularly scheduled meeting October 14, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m., COCC Crook County Open Campus Building, 510 SE Lynn Blvd., Prineville Oregon 97754. The principal subject(s) anticipated to be discussed are: Approve Minutes; Management updates from Forest Service, BLM, Oregon State Parks and the Oregon Dept of Fish and Wildlife. Additional items may be discussed that arise too late to be included as part of this notice. For complete agenda and scheduled times, please see the website https://www.crookcountyor.gov and click on the meeting agendas and packets tab. For information about adding agenda items, for information on remote attendance, or to request assistance due to disability or for assistance with language interpretation or communications aids, please contact the Crook County Natural Resources Office, Tim Deboodt @ 541-903-5903 or [email protected]. Assistance to disabled individuals or persons needing language interpretation is provided with advance notice. Join Zoom Meeting https://crookcountyor.zoom.us/j/98008797992?pwd=bOf2rhov9xnTY04eaaAQfzK8NZ70PZ.1 Meeting ID: 980 0879 7992 Passcode: 386848 Phone: 1-253-215-8782 NRAC Meeting Public Notice 10.14.26
Family Storytime at Gladstone Library
Family Storytime – Gladstone Library Start Date 10/02/2026 10:30 AM End Date 10/02/2026 11:00 AM Gladstone Library, 525 Portland Avenue Gladstone, OR 97027 Build early literacy skills through stories, songs and playful activities. No registration required.
Crook County Board of Commissioners Regular Session- October 7, 2026 at 9am
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: Consent Agenda: Approve Minutes; Approval of Purchase of 2026 826 Caterpillar Compactor from Peterson Machinery Co.; Approval of Task Order No. 3 with Precision Approach Engineering, Inc. – Runway 11-29 Rehabilitation and Associated Improvements: Phase I – Design Survey, Geotechnical, Engineering Design, and Bidding Services. Discussion Items: Request for Approval of Traffic Control Plan Approval in existing Road Crossings; Recommendation of Appointment to Hahlen Special Road District (HSRD); Treasurer's Report September 2026; Request for Crook County Library Closure on October 12, 2026, for Staff Training; 2026 Crook County Fair Presentation; Sheriff’s Office – Summer Season Recap and Update; Moderate-Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) Program Update and Draft County–OHCS IGA. Scheduled Appearances: Joseph (Joe) Merrill, King of the Kastle LLC; Terry Flores, HSRD Secretary; and County staff presentations. Executive Session: None scheduled. Additional items may be discussed that arise too late to be included as part of this notice. For complete agenda and scheduled times, please see the website www.crookcountyor.gov. For information about adding agenda items, for information on remote attendance, or to request assistance due to disability or for assistance with language interpretation or communications aids, please contact the Crook County Administration Office at 541-447-6555 or Eric Blaine at [email protected]. Assistance to disabled individuals or persons needing language interpretation is provided with advance notice.Join Zoom Meeting: https://crookcountyor.zoom.us/j/95426126858?pwd=U0x4bVYvK0VqZmxJNWNDeXl5TUxKQT09 Meeting ID: 954 2612 6858 Passcode: 178149
Crook County Board of Commissioners Regular Session - October 7, 2026 at 9am
Crook County Board of Commissioners Regular Session- October 7, 2026 at 9am • Crook County, OR Public Notice Posted on October 01, 2026 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: Consent Agenda: Approve Minutes; Approval of Purchase of 2026 826 Caterpillar Compactor from Peterson Machinery Co.; Approval of Task Order No. 3 with Precision Approach Engineering, Inc. – Runway 11-29 Rehabilitation and Associated Improvements: Phase I – Design Survey, Geotechnical, Engineering Design, and Bidding Services. Discussion Items: Request for Approval of Traffic Control Plan Approval in existing Road Crossings; Recommendation of Appointment to Hahlen Special Road District (HSRD); Treasurer's Report September 2026; Request for Crook County Library Closure on October 12, 2026, for Staff Training; 2026 Crook County Fair Presentation; Sheriff’s Office – Summer Season Recap and Update; Moderate-Income Revolving Loan (MIRL) Program Update and Draft County–OHCS IGA. Scheduled Appearances: Joseph (Joe) Merrill, King of the Kastle LLC; Terry Flores, HSRD Secretary; and County staff presentations. Executive Session: None scheduled. Additional items may be discussed that arise too late to be included as part of this notice. For complete agenda and scheduled times, please see the website www.crookcountyor.gov. For information about adding agenda items, for information on remote attendance, or to request assistance due to disability or for assistance with language interpretation or communications aids, please contact the Crook County Administration Office at 541-447-6555 or Eric Blaine at [email protected]. Assistance to disabled individuals or persons needing language interpretation is provided with advance notice. Join Zoom Meeting: https://crookcountyor.zoom.us/j/95426126858?pwd=U0x4bVYvK0VqZmxJNWNDeXl5TUxKQT09 Meeting ID: 954 2612 6858 Passcode: 178149 Public Notice 10.7.26_rs
Crook County Board of Commissioners Special Executive Session- October 7, 2026 at 1pm
Crook County Board of Commissioners Special Executive Session- October 7, 2026 at 1pm • Crook County, OR Crook County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting, which will consist of an executive session and an open session if any decisions are to be made, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, beginning at 1:00 PM, 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: Executive Session: ORS 192.660(2)(f) To consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection; ORS 192.660(2)(h) To consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed. Additional items may be discussed that arise too late to be included as part of this notice. For complete agenda and scheduled times, please see the website https://crookcountyor.gov/. For information about adding agenda items, for information on remote attendance, or to request assistance due to disability or for assistance with language interpretation or communications aids, please contact the Crook County Administration Office at 541-447-6555 or Eric Blaine at [email protected]. Assistance to disabled individuals or persons needing language interpretation is provided with advance notice.The Zoom information will be used solely to call the meeting to order, enter into Executive Session, and return to Open Session. The Executive Session is closed to the public.Join Zoom Meeting: https://crookcountyor.zoom.us/j/96303112163?pwd=PrNobWVtkbBfBK6NHHCaklUpo22agl.1 Meeting ID: 963 0311 2163 Passcode: 546015
Get Vote Ready for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Get Vote Ready for the November 3, 2026 General Election Voters are encouraged to include Track Your Ballot as part of their voting plan. Oregon City, OR – Clerk Catherine McMullen is encouraging Clackamas County voters to sign up for Track Your Ballot in advance of the November 3, 2026 General Election, “Track Your Ballot allows my office to send email, text, or voice notifications to voters who sign up about the status of their ballot from mailed to received and accepted for counting. It will let you know when your general election ballot is on its way!” Voters can use Track Your Ballot as they get ready to vote every election including the upcoming November 3, 2026 General Election. Receive an alert when your ballot is mailed to you. After you vote and return your ballot, be alerted when it has been received by the elections office, and again when it has been accepted for counting. If you forget to sign your ballot return envelope or your signature does not match the signature on your voter registration record, you will receive a notification through Track Your Ballot in addition to a mailed letter from Clackamas County Elections on how to take action and ensure your vote can be counted. Your vote remains anonymous and confidential. Track Your Ballot is a free service for voters provided by Clackamas County Elections. More than 50,000 Clackamas County voters have signed up, but there is still plenty of time to use the service for this election. Sign up online for Track Your Ballot at clackamas.us/elections/track-your-ballot. The Voter Registration Deadline is Oct. 13, 2026. You can register to vote or update your voter registration online at OregonVotes.gov. Clackamas County Elections will mail ballots to voters beginning Oct. 14 and voters should receive them by Oct. 22. Get prepared and make a plan that includes when you will receive your ballot, when and where you will vote, and how you will be returning your ballot. We recommend that you return your ballot to any Official Ballot Drop Site in the state as soon as you are ready. To find the closest drop site near you visit OregonVotes.gov. If you choose to mail your ballot, plan to do so at least a week before Election Day. Voted ballots must be mailed with a valid postmark or returned to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Absentee Ballot Information If you are away from home on Election Day you can request an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots can be mailed to your temporary address or picked up at the Oregon City elections office. Contact Clackamas County Elections to request an absentee ballot. Voter Assistance Available for Citizens with Disabilities and Citizens Needing Language Assistance Clackamas County Elections provides assistance to citizens with disabilities with registering to vote and casting a ballot. Interpretation services are available for citizens who speak languages other than English. Support services and tools are available to ensure voting access for all eligible voters. Contact Clackamas County Elections for assistance. For more voter information about the upcoming election, review Make a Plan to Vote: A Voter’s Guide to the November 3, 2026 General Election. To learn more about voting and elections in Clackamas County, visit clackamas.us/elections. Contacts: Catherine McMullen, County Clerk and Justin Larsen, Elections Manager | [email protected] or 503-655-8510
Notice of Public Hearing Solid Waste Collection Rate Increase
Calendar • Notice of Public Hearing Solid Waste Collection R Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In Home Calendar Featured Events Tuesday Work Sessions Details Calendar View All Calendars is the default. Choose Select a Calendar to view a specific calendar. Subscribe to calendar notifications by clicking on the Notify Me® button, and you will automatically be alerted about the latest events in our community. Search Calendars by: Start Date End Date Enter Search Terms NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATE INCREASE The Polk County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed increase in solid waste collection rates. The proposed rate adjustment is necessary to ensure the continued provision of efficient and reliable solid waste management services within the county. DATE: Tuesday, October 1, 2026 TIME: 10:00 AM PLACE: Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Polk County Courthouse, 101 N. Court Street, Dallas, OR 97338 All interested parties are invited to attend and present testimony regarding the proposed solid waste collection rate increase. Written comments may also be submitted to the County Administrator's Office at the address above or by email to [email protected] prior to the hearing. Further information regarding the proposed rate increase, including details on the new proposed rates, can be found on the Polk County website at www.co.polk.or.us or by contacting the Polk County Public Works Department at (503) 623-8384.
Polk County Coin show
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Board of Commissioners Work Session
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Board of Commissioners Regular Session Meeting
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
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Deadline to Apply for Open Positions on the Crook County Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee
Crook County Board of County Commissioners DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR OPEN POSITIONS ON THE CROOK COUNTY WOLF DEPREDATION COMPENSATION COMMITTEE Crook County is seeking applications for open positions on the Crook County Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee. This committee is tasked with reviewing and recommending compensation for livestock losses attributed to wolf depredation within Crook County. Interested individuals who are residents of Crook County and have a vested interest in agricultural issues or wildlife management are encouraged to apply. Members of the committee will be expected to attend meetings, review evidence of potential wolf depredation, and make recommendations based on established protocols. Applications can be obtained from the Crook County Administrative Office or downloaded from the Crook County website. Completed applications must be returned to the Crook County Administrative Office no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, December 22, 2023. For more information, please contact the Crook County Administrative Office at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].
Tuesday Work Sessions in October 2026
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Tuesday Work Sessions - October 2026
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4-H Open House
Crook County 4-H is excited to announce its annual 4-H Open House! This event is a fantastic opportunity for youth interested in joining 4-H, as well as returning members, to learn about the diverse range of projects available. From animal science and agriculture to robotics and cooking, there's something for everyone. Join us to meet the 4-H leaders, talk to current members, and discover how 4-H can help you develop new skills, make friends, and explore your interests. Sign-ups for the upcoming year will be available. Date: Saturday, October 29th Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Crook County Fairgrounds - Exhibit Hall We look forward to seeing you there!
Crook County Community Health Advisory Council (CHAC) Meeting
Crook County Community Health Advisory Council (CHAC) Meeting Location: Commission Conference Room, Crook County Courthouse Date: January 26, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM The Crook County Community Health Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold a meeting on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will take place in the Commission Conference Room located at the Crook County Courthouse. The public is welcome to attend.
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Wild Mushroom Hike
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City Hall, Public Works, & Police Business Office Closed
Dark Skies Appreciation Event
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