May 05, 2023
Press Release - Update on Service Disruptions
Gold Beach, Oregon
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Curry County offices began to experience difficulty accessing internal documents. IT was called and responded on-site immediately. We determined that the Curry County server network was generally inaccessible. All County departments are affected. We took prompt action to secure our network environment and engaged leading independent cybersecurity and digital forensics experts to assist with our response and investigation.
The County has confirmed that the affected servers were impacted by a ransomware attack. The attack has been attributed to the Royal ransomware group.
We have reported the incident to relevant state and federal agencies. A coordinated response team including state and federal experts will be assisting with our effort to securely restore the Curry County network.
In the meantime, many systems and data are temporarily inaccessible. County telephone service is uninterrupted, but email communications are not available at this time. The response team will be working around the clock to restore operations. At this time, we cannot estimate when full access and services will be restored. The County is prioritizing service returns to public safety and public-facing departments.
No part of the vote counting process or the integrity of the upcoming election has been impacted by this incident.
Updates will continue to be posted to co.curry.or.us. We appreciate your patience as we work to safely restore services.
Apr 19, 2023
Curry County Seeks Applicants from North County for the Planning Commission
Due to a resignation the Curry County Board of Commissioners is seeking an applicant to fill the north county position on the Planning Commission with term expiring December 31, 2023.
The Planning Commission provides recommendations to the Board regarding County land use regulations and policies, hears appeals of the Planning Director’s decisions and takes action on applications for division of land and other land use actions not assigned by the Zoning Code to the Planning Director.
Residents north of Mussel Creek (Arizona Beach) who would like to serve on the Planning Commission should apply or call 541-247-3296 to obtain an application. Applications will be accepted until 5PM June 1, 2023.
Read the Press Release.
Mar 21, 2023
Arizona Slide Update as of March 16, 2023
The Arizona Slide MP (Mile Post) 312 is open to all traffic. 
Crews will flag vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Please travel at a slower rate of speed and watch for crew workers and flaggers.
Trip Check (and scroll down to US101 MP 312)
PLEASE do not take unfamiliar mountain routes that you have not traveled before that are not recommended by Law Enforcement Agencies or the Curry County Emergency Management Team
Feb 22, 2018
Curry County Foreclosure Sales
No Scheduled Sales At This Time. Please Check Back Later.
Press Release - Update on Service Disruptions
The following is an update from the County Board of Commissioners on the work we are doing to recover from the April 26 ransomware attack:
The ransomware attack affected the county computer system. We still do not have the ability to use our computer network or devices, including staff email. We are asking the public to reach out to the county to confirm existing reservations, appointments and commitments as employees are unable to access calendars and contact lists.
Please know we are working to get our systems back online as quickly and safely as possible. At this time, we do not have an estimated time for service to be restored. Please contact us by phone or drop by in person so we can assist you. Our IT staff are working with computer experts to back up and recover our systems with assistance from Microsoft techs. We are making good progress every day, but it is a long, complex process. We must essentially rebuild our network from the ground up and implement multi-factor authentication for all devices. A methodical approach with appropriate security measures is key to recover from this incident and prevent future occurrences.
We are pleased to report that the counting of votes for the May 16 election was not affected. We worked directly with the office of the Secretary of State to ensure systems were intact prior to counting and reporting votes. Results are available here: https://results.oregonvotes.gov/.
Our emergency dispatch system is in service. While some non-essential computer functions were affected, we remain capable of receiving 911 calls and dispatching emergency services. Do not hesitate to call for help when it is needed.
We have had an emergency operation center (EOC) in place since May 4th, with emergency staff working directly with county leadership. The structure is similar to what we see during a major wildfire incident. In fact, most of the people currently staffing the EOC are from the Oregon Department of Forestry. Dozens of other personnel from other county, state and federal agencies have been involved. We are incredibly fortunate to have expert help as we work through this incident.
All our offices remain open for business, although there are some functions we cannot perform until our computers are restored. The local real estate community has seen a specific impact because the county is not able to electronically file titles and other documents. We know it is frustrating to experience delays in the services we normally provide. If you have any questions, please contact
us by phone or in person.
The state and federal investigation continues. Cyberattack investigations are complex and time consuming. We are not the only organization to be targeted for a ransomware attack like this; the information gleaned from this investigation will help inform other investigations, and vice versa. Specific details about how the ransomware was introduced to our system and any demands for payment are not available for release at this stage in the investigation.
We have heard concerns about the security of information like tax records and other data. There is still a lot we are learning about the impact of this incident. We will provide information when we know more. In the meantime, experts suggest using a credit monitoring or similar application to watch for fraudulent activity.
While incidents of this type move slowly, we are committed to keeping you informed. Commissioner Brad Alcorn has provided live video updates via Facebook. A link to the latest video is available on the Curry County Government Facebook page. Watch for more updates in the future. We will also post service outage updates on the Curry County website: https://www.co.curry.or.us/.
Our leaders and staff thank everyone for their patience and support. We are a resilient community and will come out of this better and stronger. Please join us in thanking all the people who are working behind the scenes to help our community.
Contact: Curry County Board of Commissioners Office, 541-247-3296.
Press Release - Update on Service Disruptions
The following is an update from the County Board of Commissioners on the work we are doing to recover from the April 26th ransomware attack:
The ransomware attack affected the county computer system. We still do not have the ability to use our computer network or devices, including staff email. We are asking the public to reach out to the county to confirm existing reservations, appointments and commitments as employees are unable access calendars and contact lists. Please be assured that we are working to get our systems back online as quickly and safely as possible. At this time, we do not have an estimated time for service to be restored. All our offices remain open for business, although there are some functions we cannot perform until our computers are restored. Please contact us by phone or drop by in person so we can assist you.
Our IT staff are working with experts to back up and recover our systems, and are receiving assistance from Microsoft techs. We are making good progress every day, but it is a long, complex process. Essentially, our network must be rebuilt from the ground up and multi-factor authentication must be implemented on all devices. A methodical approach with appropriate security measures is the key to recovery from this incident and will prevent future occurrences.
We are pleased to report that the counting of votes for the May 16th election was not affected. We worked directly with the office of the Secretary of State to ensure systems were intact prior to counting and reporting votes. Results are available here: https://results.oregonvotes.gov/.
Our emergency dispatch system is functioning. While some non-essential computer functions were affected, we remain capable of receiving 911 calls and dispatching emergency services. Do not hesitate to call for help when it is needed.
We have had an emergency operation center (EOC) in place since May 4th, with emergency staff working directly with county leadership. The structure is similar to what we see during a major wildfire incident. In fact, most of the people currently staffing the EOC are from the Oregon Department of Forestry. Dozens of other personnel from other county, state and federal agencies have been involved. We are incredibly fortunate to have expert help as we work through this incident.
The county’s online database of deeds and other recorded instruments is not currently available. However, the County Clerk and Recording Office continues to record deeds and other records by hand. If you need a copy of a deed or other document that has previously been recorded, please contact them at (541) 247-3295 or stop by the office.
We understand it is frustrating to experience delays in the services we normally provide. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone or in person.
The state and federal investigation continues. Cyberattack investigations are complex and time-consuming. We are not the only organization to be targeted for a ransomware attack like this; the information gleaned from this investigation will help inform other investigations, and vice versa. Specific details about how the ransomware was introduced to our system and any demands for payment are not available for release at this stage in the investigation.
We have heard concerns about the security of information like tax records and other data. There is still a lot we are learning about the impact of this incident. We will provide information when we know more. In the meantime, experts suggest using a credit monitoring or similar application to watch for fraudulent activity.
While incidents of this type move slowly, we are committed to keeping you informed. Commissioner Brad Alcorn has provided live video updates via Facebook. A link to the latest video is available on the Curry County Government Facebook page. Watch for more updates in the future. We will also post service outage updates on the Curry County website: https://www.co.curry.or.us/. Our leaders and staff thank everyone for their patience and support.
We are a resilient community and we will come out of this better and stronger. Please join us in thanking all the people who are working behind the scenes to help our community.
Contact: Curry County Board of Commissioners Office, 541-247-3296
Press Release - Update on Service Disruptions
The following is an update from the County Board of Commissioners on the work we are doing to recover from the April 26th ransomware attack:
The ransomware attack affected the county computer system. We still do not have the ability to use our computer network or devices, including staff email. We are asking the public to reach out to the county to confirm existing reservations, appointments and commitments as employees are unable access calendars and contact lists. Please be assured that we are working to get our systems back online as quickly and safely as possible. At this time, we do not have an estimated time for service to be restored. All our offices remain open for business, although there are some functions we cannot perform until our computers are restored. Please contact us by phone or drop by in person so we can assist you.
Our IT staff are working with experts to back up and recover our systems, and are receiving assistance from Microsoft techs. We are making good progress every day, but it is a long, complex process. Essentially, our network must be rebuilt from the ground up and multi-factor authentication must be implemented on all devices. A methodical approach with appropriate security measures is the key to recovery from this incident and will prevent future occurrences.
We are pleased to report that the counting of votes for the May 16th election was not affected. We worked directly with the office of the Secretary of State to ensure systems were intact prior to counting and reporting votes. Results are available here: https://results.oregonvotes.gov/.
Our emergency dispatch system is functioning. While some non-essential computer functions were affected, we remain capable of receiving 911 calls and dispatching emergency services. Do not hesitate to call for help when it is needed.
We have had an emergency operation center (EOC) in place since May 4th, with emergency staff working directly with county leadership. The structure is similar to what we see during a major wildfire incident. In fact, most of the people currently staffing the EOC are from the Oregon Department of Forestry. Dozens of other personnel from other county, state and federal agencies have been involved. We are incredibly fortunate to have expert help as we work through this incident.
The county’s online database of deeds and other recorded instruments is not currently available. However, the County Clerk and Recording Office continues to record deeds and other records by hand. If you need a copy of a deed or other document that has previously been recorded, please contact them at (541) 247-3295 or stop by the office.
We understand it is frustrating to experience delays in the services we normally provide. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone or in person.
The state and federal investigation continues. Cyberattack investigations are complex and time-consuming. We are not the only organization to be targeted for a ransomware attack like this; the information gleaned from this investigation will help inform other investigations, and vice versa. Specific details about how the ransomware was introduced to our system and any demands for payment are not available for release at this stage in the investigation.
We have heard concerns about the security of information like tax records and other data. There is still a lot we are learning about the impact of this incident. We will provide information when we know more. In the meantime, experts suggest using a credit monitoring or similar application to watch for fraudulent activity.
While incidents of this type move slowly, we are committed to keeping you informed. Commissioner Brad Alcorn has provided live video updates via Facebook. A link to the latest video is available on the Curry County Government Facebook page. Watch for more updates in the future. We will also post service outage updates on the Curry County website: https://www.co.curry.or.us/. Our leaders and staff thank everyone for their patience and support.
We are a resilient community and we will come out of this better and stronger. Please join us in thanking all the people who are working behind the scenes to help our community.
Contact: Curry County Board of Commissioners Office, 541-247-3296