General News
Washington County Animal Services Featured on KATU-TV - Release date: 06/14/2010
KATU television reporter Dan Tilkin spent some time following an Animal Services Officer from Washington County Animal Services and takes a glimpse into the life of an "animal cop".
Flyer Available to Help Search for Kyron Horman - Release date: 06/08/2010
Anyone with information regarding Kyron Horman’s whereabouts is asked to call the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office tip line (503) 261-2847, or to dial 911 with emergency information. An informational flyer is also available.
Board of Commissioners Approves Public Safety and Library Levy Proposals - Release date: 05/26/2010
Voters in the November 2010 general election may be asked to continue funding for public safety and library services through two local option property tax levies that will expire in June 2011. The Washington County Board of Commissioners recently requested that ballot material for each levy be drafted for their review on June 15.
Primary Election Results Beginning at 8 p.m. May 18 - Release date: 05/18/2010
Unofficial election-night results for 2010 primary election.
Budget Hearing Thursday, May 20 - Release date: 05/11/2010
Budget Committee to consider approving County and Service District budgets for 2010-2011
Improvements Begin on Hwy 99W - Release date: 05/05/2010
Construction begins Monday night, May 10, 2010. The work will be done mostly at night between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
May 2010 Older Americans Month - Release date: 04/27/2010
The Board of County Commissioners proclaim May 2010 as older Americans Month in keeping with national and state traditions.
Washington County Volunteer Week - Release date: 04/20/2010
The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed April 18-24, 2010 as Volunteer Recognition Week
Visit us at the NW Pet & Companion Fair - Release date: 04/16/2010
The 2010 NW Pet & Companion Fair is one of the largest pet events in the Northwest.
Crime Victims' Rights Week - Release date: 04/06/2010
The Board of County Commissioners proclaim Crime Victims' Rights Week as April 18-24, 2010.
Property Owners Urged to Ignore Scam Letter from "Property Tax Adjusters" - Release date: 03/22/2010
Property owners in Washington County should disregard a mailing from an alleged company in Grand Hills, California, asking for payment in order to "request a property tax reassessment." More information about this deceptive mailing can be found at the Oregon Department of Justice Web site.
National Community Development Week - Release date: 03/16/2010
Washington County joins eleven other jurisdictions in supporting neighborhood revitalization.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - March 2010 - Release date: 03/16/2010
Board of Commissioners proclaims support for acceptance and understanding, and decreased prejudice and misconceptions, as part of Developmental Disabilities Month.
Join Us at The Northwest Family and Kids Festival - Release date: 02/06/2010
Board Proclaims January 2010 as Stalking Awareness Month - Release date: 01/26/2010
The Board of Commissioners with the county’s victims’ services providers proclaim January 2010 as Stalking Awareness Month.
Special Election Results Beginning at 8 p.m. January 26 - Release date: 01/26/2010
Unofficial election-night results for State Ballot Measures 66 and 67.
Heavy rain may flood roads - Release date: 12/30/2009
Heavy rain may cause local flooding. Residents asked to keep storm drains clear.
County roads still slick - Release date: 12/30/2009
Neighborhood streets and roads at higher elevations are still slick and slushy following yesterday's snow storm.
H1N1 Vaccine Available to General Population - Release date: 12/11/2009
H1N1 Vaccine is now available to people generally.
Update: County E-mail System Working Again - Release date: 12/08/2009
In-bound e-mails to county addresses can be received again after faulty equipment was replaced.
