Wasco County is excited to announce a strategic transition of its official web domain to
WascoCountyOR.gov, effective Friday, November 28, 2025. This move is a crucial step to
enhance security, credibility, and ease of access for all residents, businesses, and visitors seeking
official county information.
The current website address, co.wasco.or.us, will be permanently redirected to the new .gov
address starting on the transition date.
The transition to a .gov domain provides a clear benefit to the public: trust and verification. The
.gov top-level domain is strictly reserved for official U.S. governmental organizations. This
designation confirms that users are accessing a legitimate, verified source of county information
and services, which is critical for cybersecurity and preventing online fraud.
“This domain change reinforces our commitment to transparency and security for the Wasco
County community,” said Andrew Burke, Information Services Director. “When you see .gov at
the end of our web address, you can be absolutely confident that you are on the official Wasco
County website, receiving verified public services and information.”
What Residents Need to Know:
While the change is designed to be seamless, the County encourages the public to take two
simple steps:
Update Your Bookmarks: Starting November 28, please update any saved browser
bookmarks or shortcuts to the new official address: WascoCountyOR.gov.
Verify Communications: Note that all official county email addresses will also transition
to the new format. For example: [email protected]. If you communicate
with county staff, please update your contacts to reflect this change.
For a period following the transition, anyone visiting the old website address will be automatically
redirected to WascoCountyOR.gov.
Wasco County remains dedicated to providing comprehensive and accessible public services.
Residents with any questions regarding the domain transition are encouraged to contact the
Public Information Officer.