General News
Changes to Washington County Land Use and Transportation Customer Reception Hours at Public Services Building Effective October 3 - Release date: 09/14/2011
The Department of Land Use and Transportation announces new customer reception hours at the Public Services Building.
Join the Transportation Plan Update Citizen Advisory Committee - Release date: 09/01/2011
Washington County is planning to update its transportation plan and is looking for area residents to serve on a Citizen Advisory Committee to help guide the project.
Fresh Strawberries from a Farm Field in Washington County Implicated in E. Coli O157 Outbreak in NW Oregon - Release date: 08/08/2011
Oregon Public Health officials have identified fresh strawberries from a Newberg farm with fields in Washington County as the source of a cluster of E. coli O157:H7 infections. Health officials are urging consumers who may have purchased strawberries from a road-side fruit stand or farmer's market in the area last month to throw them out.
Roadside Shoulder Spraying - Release date: 08/08/2011
Property owners notified about possible roadside shoulder overspray.
2010 Annual Report Available - Release date: 07/21/2011
The Department of Land Use and Transportation's 2010 Annual Report is now available.
MBC Invites Public Comment on Draft Evaluation Criteria - Release date: 07/15/2011
The Minor Betterment Program Selection Committee invites public feedback on draft evaluation criteria.
Don’t Let Mosquitoes Make a Meal of You! - Release date: 06/23/2011
Avoid mosquito bites and remove containers of standing water and other items that can become habitat for breeding mosquitoes.
Outreach Begins on Aloha-Reedville Study and TV Highway Corridor Plan - Release date: 06/14/2011
These planning projects offer opportunities to improve our communities through active engagement with our citizens.
Proposed Garbage and Recycling Collection Rate Increases - Release date: 06/02/2011
Announcement of a Public Meeting on June 9, 2011 to discuss proposed garbage and recycling collection rate increases for unincorporated Washington County customers.
Election Results Beginning at 8 p.m. May 17 - Release date: 05/17/2011
Unofficial election-night results for May 2011 election.
Emergency Medical Services Week May 15-21, 2011 - Release date: 05/17/2011
Washington County and other organizations Proclaim this week (May 15-20) as the Emergency Medical Services Week.
Budget Hearing Thursday, May 26 - Release date: 05/10/2011
Budget Committee to consider approving County and Service District budgets for 2011-2012.
May 2011 - Mental Health Awareness Month - Release date: 05/03/2011
The Board of Commissions designate May 2011 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Washington County
Washington County Volunteer Month - Release date: 04/26/2011
The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed as Volunteer Recognition Month
May 2011 Older Americans Month - Release date: 04/26/2011
The Board of County Commissioners proclaim May 2011 as older Americans Month in keeping with national and state traditions.
National Community Development Week - Release date: 04/19/2011
Washington County joins eleven other jurisdictions in supporting neighborhood revitalization.
Crime Victims' Rights Week - Release date: 04/05/2011
The Board of County Commissioners proclaim Crime Victims' Rights Week as April 10-16, 2011.
Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 2011 - Release date: 04/05/2011
The Board of Commissioner proclaim April 2011 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Work Program Comment Opportunity - Release date: 03/24/2011
Comments on the Long Range Planning Division's draft 2011 Work Program will be accepted through April 18.
Preparing for Disasters is a Task for All of Us - Release date: 03/24/2011
Experts agree that we are due for an earthquake of similar magnitude to Japan’s.
