Washington County, Oregon
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Burglar Arraigned on Dozens of New Charges Today suspect in dozens of burglaries from 2003  [April 8, 2004] Sheriff's Office Search Warrant Uncovers Suspected Meth Lab Seventy-four meth labs found in Washington County in 2003  [January 13, 2004] Sheriff's Office Drunk Driving Arrests up for 2003 165 more arrests than in 2002  [January 6, 2004] Sheriff's Office Powerful Tools' program extended to Spanish speakers Training for people who care for chronically ill family members or friends presented in Spanish  [December 31, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Deputies out in force looking for Drunk Drivers, Minors in Possession and Curfew Violators Sheriff's Office strictly enforces Zero Tolerance on drug and alcohol use among minors  [December 31, 2003] Sheriff's Office Thief Breaks Into Car and Takes Family's Little Dog cream and tan short haired shitzu, no collar  [December 23, 2003] Sheriff's Office 170th Avenue Wins WTS 2003 Transportation Project of the Year project widened and improved a north-south arterial in Aloha  [December 19, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Holiday Scam Targets Churches may have victimized at least three other churches in Oregon  [December 17, 2003] Sheriff's Office Routine Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest of Three Burglary Suspects stop of vehicle with expired tags nets stolen computer  [December 10, 2003] Sheriff's Office Child Rapist Gets 16 Years Behind Bars victims between the ages of 6 and 15  [December 10, 2003] Sheriff's Office Women Loses Control of Car and Crashes into House transported by Life Flight Air Ambulance to Oregon Health Sciences University  [December 9, 2003] Sheriff's Office Detectives Seek Help Locating Missing Family history of domestic violence  [December 4, 2003] Sheriff's Office Cell Phone Helps Nab a Suspected Car Thief phone book program in cell phone reveals Grandma's number  [December 3, 2003] Sheriff's Office Libraries Announce New Unified Materials Recovery Program Amnesty Week, January 2 - 11, 2004, Recovery Program begins January 12  [December 3, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Inmate Dies in the Jail no visible signs of trauma  [December 2, 2003] Sheriff's Office School Bus Runs Off the Road to Avoid Being Hit bus driver injured  [December 2, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff to Accept $50,000 from Drug Enforcement Administration Drug forfeiture proceeds to be used for the investigations of ongoing drug cases in Washington County  [December 2, 2003] Sheriff's Office Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested taken into custody, without incident  [December 1, 2003] Sheriff's Office Missing 86-Year-Old Man Deputies seek Tong Ying Vang  [November 28, 2003] Sheriff's Office Tis the Season' for more drunk drivers and extra patrols beginning, Friday, November 28, 2003  [November 28, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office to Give Away Free Gun Locks Saturday December 6th, 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 215 SW Adams Avenue in Hillsboro  [November 28, 2003] Sheriff's Office County Boards Seek Candidates group to study issues and make recommendations  [November 26, 2003] County Administrative Office Sheriff's Office is Recruiting for Explorers Open Houses set for Dec. 5 and Dec. 6  [November 25, 2003] Sheriff's Office County Preparing to Improve Cornell and Barnes Roads in Cedar Mill Open House set for December 8th at Sunset Presbyterian Church  [November 25, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Merry X-Mutts Holiday Petfest Set for Sunday, December 14, 2003 Proceeds Will Benefit Bonnie Hays Small Animal Shelter's Pet-assisted Therapy Program  [November 25, 2003] Assessment & Taxation 17-year-old Picked up on Sex Abuse Charges to be tried as an adult  [November 25, 2003] Sheriff's Office Senior Alcohol Addiction a Growing Problem One in six Americans over 60 years of age are overly dependent on alcohol  [November 25, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Balancing Agriculture and Urban Land Needs in Washington County: A Symposium Sponsored by Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce and the Westside Economic Alliance  [November 24, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Thanksgiving Holiday Hours for Libraries in Washington patrons will still be able to access the WCCLS catalog, on-line databases and on-line renewals  [November 21, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Inmates Pay Debt to Society Helping the Elderly will help with maintenance of the home of elderly woman  [November 21, 2003] Sheriff's Office Holidays Ripe for Mail Theft bag full of mail and documents containing personal identification found in stream  [November 20, 2003] Sheriff's Office Swearing In Ceremony Set for Monday November 24th new employees to be sworn in, others to be honored for special achievements  [November 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office Three Men Indicted for Dozens of Cat Burglaries motorcycle parts ended up on EBAY  [November 17, 2003] Sheriff's Office Suspected Burglar Caught on an Internet Web Cam deputy waits outside front door of car wash  [November 17, 2003] Sheriff's Office K-9 'Diesel' Helps Deputies Get Their Man motorist attempts to elude deputy  [November 17, 2003] Sheriff's Office Crash on SW Scholls Ferry Road May Have Involved Alcohol mini-van strikes cement truck, power pole and roles over once  [November 14, 2003] Sheriff's Office Detectives Locate Property from Nursery Thefts included but not limited to everything from sculptured trees to vine maples  [November 14, 2003] Sheriff's Office Elections Open House Introduces Optical Scan Voting System Open House on November 19th gives public a chance to see the elections process first hand  [November 14, 2003] Assessment & Taxation Double-Bunking Means Fewer Forced Releases inmates now remain in custody until their first court appearances  [November 14, 2003] Sheriff's Office Detectives Seek Person of Interest in Saturday Night Crash registered sex offender and is wanted on felony warrants  [November 12, 2003] Sheriff's Office Suspicious Man Tells Girl to Get in His Car did not get out of the vehicle or make any attempt to grab her  [November 10, 2003] Sheriff's Office Drawing of Suspicious Woman Released public urged to provide information  [November 7, 2003] Sheriff's Office County will Open Lafollett Road ahead of Schedule New bridge all set for traffic  [November 5, 2003] Land Use & Transportation County Boards Seek Candidates 6 groups to study issues and make recommendations  [November 5, 2003] County Administrative Office Oleson Road Improvements Open House set for November 20th Neighborhood Invited to Montclair Elementary School  [November 5, 2003] Land Use & Transportation County and Community ready to celebrate new Martin/Verboort/Cornelius-Schefflin Road Roundabouts Roundabout Verboort' the theme  [November 5, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Neighborhood Open House November 24, 2003 for Sunset Drive Improvements Sunset Drive from University Avenue to Beal Road  [November 3, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Suspicious Woman Near West Union Elementary School deputies to increase patrols  [October 30, 2003] Sheriff's Office Suspicious Woman Tries to Grab a Little Girl tried to pull her into a car  [October 29, 2003] Sheriff's Office Older Drivers, Revisited Older drivers have fewer accidents than teens, but suffer greater injuries  [October 28, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Sheriff Will Ride a Donkey to Raise Money for DARE donkey basketball game to raise money for the Washington County DARE program  [October 28, 2003] Sheriff's Office Convicted Sex Offender Picked Up On New Sex Abuse Charges Detectives say Gladwell sexually abused two boys on camping trip  [October 28, 2003] Sheriff's Office Toddler Found in Neighbor's Pond taken by ambulance to Providence St. Vincent Hospital in critical condition at  [October 28, 2003] Sheriff's Office K-9 'Gus' Tracked Down Two Suspects Saturday Night Gus' does it again  [October 27, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sgt. Chris Fink Receives 'Looking Beyond the Traffic Ticket' Award recognizes officers who conduct a traffic stop leading to the apprehension of dangerous driver or uncovers evidence of a more serious crime  [October 24, 2003] Sheriff's Office Twenty-seven Arrested in Day-long Domestic Violence Sweep 300 arrested in nationwide sweep  [October 24, 2003] Sheriff's Office Detectives fear more victims in sex abuse case charged with Sex Abuse involving an 8-year-old girl  [October 24, 2003] Sheriff's Office Swearing In Ceremony Set for Monday October 27th new employees and recognizing the special achievements of others  [October 23, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Deputy Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges held on $500,000.00 bail  [October 22, 2003] Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Council marks 10-year anniversary attempts to create a climate of zero tolerance for domestic violence  [October 21, 2003] Sheriff's Office Grand Jury Indicts a Washington County Man on Murder Charges could face 25 years to life in prison  [October 21, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office to examine handling of reports in Smith-Garver case Professional Standards Unit responsible for auditing internal efficiencies and personnel complaints  [October 16, 2003] Sheriff's Office Miss Oregon & Oregon's Jr. Miss Support Resource Fair for Families Living with Developmental Disabilities Washington County's Fifth Annual DD Resource Fair held on October 16th, 2003  [October 15, 2003] Health and Human Services Property Tax Statement Mailing Begins October 20th Tax bills reflect a 7.6 percent increase over last year  [October 14, 2003] Assessment & Taxation Kulongoski to Speak at Elder Abuse Summit summit to focus on protecting the elderly  [October 13, 2003] Sheriff's Office Washington County Man Charged with Manslaughter girlfriend's body found in home they shared  [October 13, 2003] Sheriff's Office Resource Fair for Families Living with Developmental Disabilities Washington County's Fifth Annual DD Resource Fair held on October 16th, 2003  [October 9, 2003] Health and Human Services Traffic Ready to Flow through New Martin/Verboort/Cornelius-Schefflin Road Roundabouts Barriers come down Tuesday, October 14th  [October 9, 2003] Land Use & Transportation County Boards Seek Candidates 5 groups to study issues and make recommendations  [October 8, 2003] County Administrative Office Transients Arrested for Theft and Fraud had been living in the woods behind the Portland Golf Club  [October 7, 2003] Sheriff's Office Hundreds of Marijuana Plants Found Drying Near Country Store new property owner stumbles on drying operation  [October 7, 2003] Sheriff's Office Con Man Bilks Elderly Couple Out Of More Than $30,000 claims loan needed for living expenses until book was published  [October 1, 2003] Sheriff's Office Neighborhood Open House Tuesday for Tigard's Walnut Street Improvements for SW Walnut from SW 121st to SW 135th Avenues  [September 26, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Caregivers arrested for Assault II and Criminal Mistreatment I allegedly threw hot water on disabled man  [September 26, 2003] Sheriff's Office Deputies arrest suspect on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse II allegedly used Internet to meet young boys  [September 25, 2003] Sheriff's Office Tillamook resident killed in single-vehicle accident apparently fell asleep at the wheel  [September 25, 2003] Sheriff's Office Older Americans Receive Limited Dental Service Oral Health of Oregon's Elderly in "State of Decay"  [September 25, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Integrity Critical in Elections Manager Appointment Mickie Kawai takes the helm Sept 29  [September 22, 2003] Assessment & Taxation Detectives seek person of Interest in the Stranger-to-Stranger Rape composite drawing released  [September 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office Another driver not wearing seat belt sustains serious head injuries Two transported by Life Flight Air Ambulance  [September 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office Woman arrested after early morning car crash Investigators believe alcohol was involved  [September 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office Students see the aftermath of drinking and driving dramatization appears to be a fatal alcohol-related traffic crash  [September 17, 2003] Sheriff's Office Suspect in ESL scam arrested fingerprints lifted from the receipts  [September 16, 2003] Sheriff's Office 2nd New Parent Network Family Fun Event Scheduled Children's Museum hosts the New Parent Network Sept 16th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.  [September 15, 2003] Health and Human Services Memorial Service for Gaston Police Chief Wednesday September 17, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.at St. Matthew's Catholic Church  [September 15, 2003] Sheriff's Office Home Invasion Robbery Armed man threatens senior resident  [September 12, 2003] Sheriff's Office Web Access To Libraries Down Due to Welchia Worm WILInet for libraries and patrons to be restored as soon as possible  [September 12, 2003] Cooperative Library Services City of Gaston responds to death of its Chief Chief Vuylsteke was well-known and liked in this city of about 600  [September 12, 2003] Sheriff's Office The Death of the Gaston Police Chief County Sheriff notes Chief Vuylsteke's service to Gaston community  [September 12, 2003] Sheriff's Office International Seat Belt Blitz Starts September 15th includes officers in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia  [September 9, 2003] Sheriff's Office Deputies investigate stranger-to-stranger rape armed intruder threatens victim  [September 7, 2003] Sheriff's Office Alcohol and speed may be to blame for a crash Friday night vehicle flips over, 4 injured  [September 7, 2003] Sheriff's Office Head-on crash on Highway 26 near the Banks exit one vehicle driving east in westbound lanes  [September 5, 2003] Sheriff's Office Non-injury school bus crash hit by dump truck  [September 5, 2003] Sheriff's Office Working on the Railroad 209th at TV Hwy will close Sept 17-19 for railroad crossing improvements  [September 4, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Deputies seek missing woman missing endangered person  [September 3, 2003] Sheriff's Office County Board Seeks Candidates Group to study issues and make recommendations  [September 3, 2003] County Administrative Office Beaverton Immunization Clinic - Saturday, Sept. 13th Health and Human Services to offer low cost shot clinic  [September 3, 2003] Health and Human Services Local Governments Explaining Work to Analyze Natural Resources in County's Tualatin Basin September Open Houses Set for Citizen Participation  [September 2, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Deputies investigate report of man offering candy to child alleged second incident  [September 2, 2003] Sheriff's Office Deputies seek man on charge of Indecent Exposure man in a car follows girls near Intel  [September 2, 2003] Sheriff's Office Plane crashes just short of the runway at Twin Oaks Airpark pilot injured, plane is a total loss  [September 1, 2003] Sheriff's Office Deputies need public's help locating missing endangered man walked away from group home  [August 29, 2003] Sheriff's Office Forest Grove man crashes into Tualatin River, cited for drunk driving two taken by ground ambulance to Oregon Health & Sciences University  [August 29, 2003] Sheriff's Office 185th Gets Fresh Pavement Markings Nighttime painting next Tuesday through Friday (Sept. 2-5, 2003)  [August 29, 2003] Land Use & Transportation "Fifty+" Fitness Test Offered Again Don't Miss Your Chance  [August 28, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Traffic Team out in force for Holiday Weekend and Start of School patrols begin Friday, August 29th, run through Monday night September 1st  [August 27, 2003] Sheriff's Office Lafollett Road to Close for Bridge Replacement Road will be closed September 2 through November 16  [August 27, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Elderly Man Conned out of Thousands of Dollars con-man and 'construction crew' move out when Sheriff's Office investigates  [August 25, 2003] Sheriff's Office Attempted Robbery at Commonwealth Park argument with boyfriend leads to altercation with stranger  [August 25, 2003] Sheriff's Office Arson Damages Sentinel Pole Two months ago, hundreds from Cedar Mill Community gathered to celebrate  [August 25, 2003] County Administrative Office In a disaster, who's watching the elderly? During difficult times vulnerable adults may be hit the hardest  [August 22, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Update on child molester to be indicted on additional charge  [August 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office Two arrested after attempting to flee deputies DUII, Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest and Harassment  [August 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office Wages War Against Methamphetamines public education will attempt to focus attention and gain support of the public and the media  [August 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office Update on Runaway Brothers second missing brother found  [August 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office Pig-Bowl is less than a week away full-contact football fund raiser, Saturday at the Hillsboro Stadium  [August 18, 2003] Sheriff's Office Early Morning Armed Robbery at a Pizza Hut midnight intruder threatens manager with sawed-off shotgun; Detectives seek information.  [August 18, 2003] Sheriff's Office Deputies look for missing brothers believed to have runaway from their home  [August 16, 2003] Sheriff's Office Crash Closes S.W. Hillsboro Highway Two injured when car hits cement truck  [August 15, 2003] Sheriff's Office Senior Citizen and Veteran Advisors Opportunity Group to study issues and make recommendation  [August 15, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Volunteers Needed to Help Enforce Disabled Parking will write citations for motorists who ignore the law  [August 11, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office taking applications for Citizen Academy Applications available online, by mail and in-person  [August 11, 2003] Sheriff's Office Family caregiver trainings slated to begin in August Will offer simple techniques and skills to make caregiving easier  [August 8, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Sunset Highway Ramps Will Close for Nighttime Road Work on 185th Avenue Motorists urged to take alternate routes  [August 5, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Celebration Honors Washington County Volunteers Good Ol' Fashioned Spaghetti Feed and Ice Cream Social Set for August 13  [August 5, 2003] County Administrative Office Library Catalog to be unavailable August 6, 7 and 8 County to Upgrade the Integrated Library System  [August 4, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Armed Bank Robbery man with handgun jumps over bank counter, demands money  [July 31, 2003] Sheriff's Office Beaverton Immunization Clinic -- Saturday, August 9th Health and Human Services to offer low cost shot clinic  [July 31, 2003] Health and Human Services Attempted Robbery Suspect Shoots Victim in the Head treated and released from Emanual Legacy Hospital  [July 29, 2003] Sheriff's Office Help locate Todd Spence believed responsible for at least three burglaries  [July 28, 2003] Sheriff's Office K-9 'Gus' Gets His Man dog finds man hiding in corner of garage  [July 25, 2003] Sheriff's Office Man Suspected of Dozens of Burglaries is Behind Bars burglar threw rock through window, took cash from Rahleigh Hills and Beaverton businesses  [July 25, 2003] Sheriff's Office Elizabeth Falconer: Koto Tales - Musical Adventures and Stories from Japan A must see activity this summer at local libraries throughout Washington County  [July 24, 2003] Cooperative Library Services New law offers protection to elderly from financial fraud Senior victims may collect triple damages from perpetrators  [July 23, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Bring your Buddy Bear to the Fair deputies to give donated bears to children in need of TLC  [July 23, 2003] Sheriff's Office Pig Bowl Fund-raiser set for August 23rd full-contact football fund raiser set  [July 23, 2003] Sheriff's Office Juvenile Safety Operation dedicated to keeping our youth and neighborhoods safe  [July 17, 2003] Sheriff's Office Eight-year-old reports being grabbed by a stranger on a footpath in the woods near the entrance to Salix Park  [July 16, 2003] Sheriff's Office Now is a good time to update childhood vaccinations Avoid the back-to-school rush  [July 14, 2003] Health and Human Services Community to Celebrate Grand Opening of Susan and Tom Stern Spay/Neuter Clinic beginning July 23, 2003  [July 14, 2003] Assessment & Taxation Missing Women has Family Worried last seen about 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 16, 2003  [July 17, 2003] Sheriff's Office Two die in Sports Car Rally Crash vehicle in Oregon Trail Road Rally struck tree killing both occupants  [July 14, 2003] Sheriff's Office Mother and infant daughter struck by car and injured walking on path along Hwy 99  [July 11, 2003] Sheriff's Office DARE Fund-raiser Underway Donkey Basketball to raise funds for local DARE program  [July 10, 2003] Sheriff's Office Culvert Re-Construction Closing Glencoe Road for One Week County suggests detour using 25th and Cornell  [July 3, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Successful Volunteer Project is Halfway There People assisting people are well appreciated  [July 9, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Sheriff's Office Investigates Suspicious Death anonymous 9-1-1 caller reports dead body in apartment  [July 9, 2003] Sheriff's Office Deputies Investigate Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound deputies do not suspect foul play  [July 8, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff to arrest those who fail to appear in Court Circuit Court to begin hearing backlogged cases  [July 7, 2003] Sheriff's Office Deputies seek information about armed robbery at Plaid Pantry Detectives seek other potential victims  [July 7, 2003] Sheriff's Office Check your deck! And remember, 'Permits Protect Collapse in Chicago a grim reminder . . .  [July 3, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Early Literacy Training Grant Awarded to Cooperative Library Services Will Provide Services to Child Care Providers and Parents of Preschool Children in Washington County  [July 3, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Open House for Farmington Road/198th to 209th Avenues Project OTIA dollars continue to build road improvements  [July 2, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Unique Summer Camp Experience at Your Local Library FREE 2-hour fun-filled summer camp experience for local students entering 4th & 5th .  [July 1, 2003] Cooperative Library Services County Passport Office Changes Hours beginning July 1, 2003  [June 30, 2003] Assessment & Taxation Fourth victim identified in rape case Detectives seek other potential victims  [June 27, 2003] Sheriff's Office Children Witness Assault on Their Mother Detectives plan to charge father with Attempted Murder  [June 27, 2003] Sheriff's Office Library Express Service Ends in Washington County service to homebound residents that will continue  [June 26, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Unknown Man grabs 13-year-old Girl Deputies say young people should go places in groups at night  [June 26, 2003] Sheriff's Office Fatal Crash on Highway 47 Hwy 47 between Hwy 8 and Sunset Drive closed temporarily  [June 26, 2003] Sheriff's Office Two 14-Year-Old Boys Arrested for Graffiti pair seen spray painting the side of building  [June 25, 2003] Sheriff's Office Construction Worker Killed on the Job momenterily pinned by pallet of 2-by-6 lumber witnesses say  [June 23, 2003] Sheriff's Office Are you over 45? You're at risk for diabetes! Modest lifestyle changes can make a difference  [June 23, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services An Early Morning Crash Kills a Man from Molalla pick up hits guard rail,flips over, passenger tries to free driver  [June 20, 2003] Sheriff's Office Suspected Mail Thief Arrested suspicious person reported, stolen mail found in vehicle  [June 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office Diabetes Education Program Grant for Washington County Hispanic Seniors Participants learn about managing diabetes with nutrition and exercise  [June 18, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Libraries in Washington County Prepare to Increase Late Fines and Lost Material Fees Increases included in the County's fee schedule for fiscal year 2003/2004  [June 17, 2003] Cooperative Library Services County Board Seeks Candidates Group to study issues and make recommendations  [June 17, 2003] County Administrative Office Celebrate New Sentinel Plaza Children's art tiles and a nationally-noted Pole grace the heart of Cedar Mill  [June 16, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Deputies Want to get Stolen Bikes back to their Rightful Owners all taken from Mountain View Middle School  [June 16, 2003] Sheriff's Office Verizon is Offering up to $15,000 to Help Catch a Thief equipment worth $16K stolen from company vehicle  [June 16, 2003] Sheriff's Office Deputy Struck during Traffic Stop dump truck swerves into patrol car  [June 13, 2003] Sheriff's Office Photos released in purse snatching case security photos show person of interest  [June 13, 2003] Sheriff's Office Suspected Car Thieves Pull Knives on Car Owner slash convertible top, punch ignition  [June 13, 2003] Sheriff's Office Impact of Library Operations Levy Failure Realized Public Libraries in Washington County Adjust To A 10% Cut In Funding For Services And Operations, While Library Use Continues to Soar.  [June 12, 2003] Cooperative Library Services County Begins Nighttime Road Striping Program Nighttime painting starts July 13  [June 11, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Purse Snatcher Targets Elderly Shoppers steals wallets and purses out of shopping carts  [June 11, 2003] Sheriff's Office Read! Discover! Explore! with Summer Reading at Washington County Libraries Libraries Announce Deadlines for Summer Reading Sign-up  [June 10, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Public Indecency Near a Middle School incident witnessed by teenage girls near SW 170th Avenue and SW Farmington Road  [June 9, 2003] Sheriff's Office Open House on Park and Recreation Standards for New Development in THPRD Service Boundary Property Owners Questions Answered  [June 9, 2003] Land Use & Transportation County Appoints New Road Operations Manager City, County and State public works background gives him broad expertise  [June 6, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Caution Is Key To Sharing Road With Farm Equipment Motorists and farm machinery can share the road safely  [June 6, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Three-Year-Old Child Hit By Car first aid by deputy may have saved her life  [June 6, 2003] Sheriff's Office Explorer Advisor to Receive Prestigious Award William H. Spurgeon III Award is the highest achievement in the exploring program  [June 2, 2003] Sheriff's Office NW Shute Road to close at Evergreen for Waterline Work Closed 8 am June 9th until 5 pm June 13th  [June 3, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Curfew and Minor in Possession (MIP) Sweeps are Underway to continue at undisclosed hours throughout the summer  [June 2, 2003] Sheriff's Office Road Rage Ends with Three Arrests witnesses describe brawl in 7-11 parking lot  [June 2, 2003] Sheriff's Office Elder Safe Program Wins National Award innovative program of multi-agency cooperation  [May 30, 2003] Sheriff's Office The End of May Brings More Retirements Their experience and dedication will be greatly missed  [May 29, 2003] Sheriff's Office Are you over 50? Are you fit? Take the Senior Fitness Test  [May 29, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Suspicious Man Confronts 12 Year-Old Girl Sheriff's Office encourages parents to re-enforce safety messages to children  [May 29, 2003] Sheriff's Office State, local agencies and private companies partnering on Life Flight pad Banks site accessible for western county emergencies  [May 29, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Find a kindred spirit at reduced adoption prices Spayed/neutered adult cats or energetic kittens for loving homes  [May 28, 2003] Assessment & Taxation County to Close Martin/Cornelius-Schefflin Road for Four Months to Build Safety Improvements Use of Highway 47 as alternate encouraged  [May 27, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Family caregivers, the backbone of community based care 80 percent of caregiving for seniors provided by family members or friends  [May 23, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Tactical Negotiations Team hosts "SWAT" training will test team's ability to work together under less than ideal conditions  [May 23, 2003] Sheriff's Office Powerful tools for Caregiving, six week course for caregivers Will offer simple techniques and skills to make caregiving easier  [May 23, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services SLAM' to teach valuable lesson about drunk driving graphic, realistic portrayal to teach valuable lesson about drinking and driving  [May 22, 2003] Sheriff's Office Seat belt blitz starts today part of national campaign to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related deaths  [May 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office The Blue Knights Ride Again motorcycle officers ride for Police Charities May 17th  [May 15, 2003] Sheriff's Office Bike Safety Fair in North Plains make sure our children are prepared for the bike-riding season ahead.  [May 15, 2003] Sheriff's Office Bike Safety Fair make sure our children are prepared for the bike-riding season ahead.  [May 14, 2003] Sheriff's Office Unidentified Man Found Dead Near Jenkins Estate Detectives seek identity through tatoo  [May 14, 2003] Sheriff's Office Rood Bridge to Close for Construction May 27 Closure will last up to 10 months  [May 12, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Washington County Motor Officer takes Rookie of the Year honors 130 motor officers from throughout Oregon, Washington and Western Canada competed  [May 7, 2003] Sheriff's Office County Board Seeks Candidates Groups to study issues and make recommendations  [May 7, 2003] County Administrative Office County Modifies Dust Abatement Program Funding cuts eliminate cost-share portion of program  [May 7, 2003] Land Use & Transportation D.A.R.E. teams up with The Portland Beavers, May 17th Beavers will play host to the Sacramento River Rats at PGE Park  [May 6, 2003] Sheriff's Office Crash Pits Motorcycle against Armored Truck unidentified motorcyclist thrown 100 feet, taken by Life Flight to hospital  [May 6, 2003] Sheriff's Office County Celebrates National Public Works Week 2003 theme is 'The Strength of Public Works'  [May 6, 2003] Land Use & Transportation County and Landowner Come to Agreement on Thompson-Saltzman Road Improvements School Safety Issues will be addressed  [May 6, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Libraries in Washington County Launch Bilingual Internet Access to 1.2 Million Collection Spanish language version of the Public Access Catalog (PAC) improves opportunities for Spanish speaking users  [May 5, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Beauty Salon Plans May 17th Fund-raiser for Michael Busa will donate the proceeds from all haircuts and manicures that day  [May 5, 2003] Sheriff's Office House fire reveals pot growing operation Westside Interagency Narcotics (W.I.N.) Enforcement Team seize 550 marijuana plants  [May 5, 2003] Sheriff's Office Mental Health Forum to be Cablecast Throughout May Tualatin Valley Television (TVTV) to replay forum to educate and inspire community, policy makers  [May 2, 2003] Health and Human Services Worker drowns in landscaping construction accident One of three men working at the site  [May 2, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office seeks information about apartment robbery Victims at home during incident were duct taped, one injured  [May 1, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office Traffic Team to host 'Truck Rodeo' Multi-agency team will conduct safety inspections on large trucks within five miles of Washington County Fairgrounds  [April 30, 2003] Sheriff's Office State Protective Services Coordinator Receives National Honor Aileen P. Kaye earns award from National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse  [April 29, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Mental Health in Washington County: A Community Forum Community partners seek to educate and inspire community and policy makers  [April 24, 2003] Health and Human Services Farmington Road Wins Paving Award Granted First Place in Oregon for a Smooth Ride  [April 24, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Shute Road to close at Evergreen overnight for Waterline Work Closed 8 p.m. April 28th until 5 a.m. April 29th  [April 23, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Juvenile arrested for murder of Cornelius father Sean Busa investigation a collaborative effort of Washington County Sheriff's Office, Cornelius Police and members of the Major Crimes Team (Forest Grove, Beaverton and Hillsboro Police) members of the Oregon State Police  [April 23, 2003] Sheriff's Office Volunteer program to assist needy seniors and persons with disabilities Program to help with paperwork for reduced-cost medicines, transportation for shopping, and assistance with personal needs  [April 18, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services County Board Seeks Candidates Groups to study issues and make recommendations  [April 21, 2003] County Administrative Office Road Maintenance is Job One for County Despite funding constraints, County roads will be maintained  [April 21, 2003] Land Use & Transportation New County Engineer Takes the Reins Road Operations and Army engineering background give him solid expertise  [April 21, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Alleged Burglars Caught Fleeing the Scene of the Crime Deputies arrested four adults and two juveniles  [April 18, 2003] Sheriff's Office Seminar addresses needs of caregivers Powerful Tools for Caregivers' helps caregivers care for themselves  [April 18, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Respite Care Awareness Week April 21 - 27 short-term relief for some who care for elderly or disabled family members or friends  [April 18, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Class offered to protect children from sexual predators to teach parents to recognize child molesters  [April 18, 2003] Sheriff's Office Thousands of students take to the streets in drug-free march making a difference in their communities  [April 18, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office lowers terrorism threat level to 'Blue' County has never been identified as a target for terrorists  [April 16, 2003] Sheriff's Office County, City, Intel and Port to Celebrate 'new' Evergreen Road Planting Trees on Earth Day to Commemorate Partnership  [April 16, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Search warrant leads to suspected meth lab Portland Police Bureau assists County's Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) Team and Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT)  [April 15, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office is 'DUII Enforcement Agency of Year' selected out of the 36 Sheriff's Offices statewide  [April 14, 2003] Sheriff's Office County honors agency and individual with Public Health Awards of Distinction Health & Human Services celebrates 100 Years of Public Health in Oregon  [April 14, 2003] Health and Human Services SW 170th/TV Highway Intersection Closing for Two Months Shutdown Needed to Rebuild RR Crossing  [April 14, 2003] Land Use & Transportation D.A.R.E. America fund-raiser NO benefit to local programs National fundraisers go door to door  [April 14, 2003] Sheriff's Office Father killed and son critically injured in their home son taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital by Life Flight  [April 10, 2003] Sheriff's Office Students learn valuable lesson about drinking and driving scenario to simulate two cars in a head-on crash  [April 8, 2003] Sheriff's Office Pedestrian struck and killed crossing West Baseline Road near SW 201st street  [April 7, 2003] Sheriff's Office Man in pick-up truck follows girls after school tells them to 'get In'  [April 4, 2003] Sheriff's Office Celebrate 100 Years of Public Health A history of protecting your future  [April 3, 2003] Health and Human Services Sheriff Rob Gordon to flip burgers for a good cause Crime Victim's Rights Week runs from April 6 - 12  [April 3, 2003] Sheriff's Office County Boards and Commissions Seek Candidates Groups to study issues and make recommendations  [April 1, 2003] County Administrative Office Barbecue to commemorate Crime Victims' Rights Week Wednesday, April 9, 11:30 - 1:30PM  [April 1, 2003] Community Corrections (Center for Victims' Services) Man arrested with a possible meth lab in his backpack items associated with identity theft also found in backpack  [March 31, 2003] Sheriff's Office Interagency Gang Enforcement Team arrests Eight fight reportedly over a girl  [March 31, 2003] Sheriff's Office Retirement age no longer means 'not working' Most 'Boomers' expect to work past 65  [March 26, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Animal Shelter Offers Low-cost Pet ID Microchip and Rabies Clinic Event set for National Pet Tag Day, Saturday, April 5, 2003  [March 26, 2003] Assessment & Taxation Pipe bombs found in duffel bag near Gaston Bomb Squad explode devices in field  [March 31, 2003] Sheriff's Office Overturned log truck spills logs, diesel into Hagg Lake Department of Fish and Wildlife, DEQ and EPA notified  [March 31, 2003] Sheriff's Office Burglar enters home while residents sleep flees when 15-year-old girl screams  [March 31, 2003] Sheriff's Office Suspect arrested after reports of car break-ins window smashed, CD player, miscellaneous items taken from GEO Storm  [March 28, 2003] Sheriff's Office Detectives close in on suspected 'Scammers' "Lady Monica" was advertising spiritual healing  [March 27, 2003] Sheriff's Office Suspected bank robber didn't get far "give me all your money, or I will blow the place up"  [March 27, 2003] Sheriff's Office READS Website Goes Interactive Gets Everyone Reading and Talking About Catherine Ryan Hyde's 'Pay It Forward.'  [March 24, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Free family caregiver training to begin April 3rd Will offer simple techniques and skills to make caregiving easier  [March 20, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Deputies to increase patrols during spring break looking for minors in possession and curfew violators  [March 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office Tobacco 'stings' set to begin March 25th use among minors spiked in the late '90's  [March 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office raises terror threat level to 'Yellow' Sheriff desires proactive stance  [March 19, 2003] Sheriff's Office U.S. Supreme Court Keeps County and Cities TIF Road Funding Growth will continue to help pay its own way  [March 17, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Thieves target airbags worth about $750.00 each to chop shop operators  [March 18, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Office and Health and Human Services team up against inhalant abuse to raise awareness about the dangers of inhalant abuse  [March 11, 2003] Sheriff's Office All of Washington County Gathers to Pay It Forward Washington County READS 2003 Gets Everyone Reading and Talking About Catherine Ryan Hyde's "Pay It Forward."  [March 11, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Suspicious man takes pictures of homes deputy seeks additional information  [March 12, 2003] Sheriff's Office Looking for that special volunteer Senior independence slashed by budget cuts  [March 10, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Remnants of "meth" lab found in Banks apartment within 1000 feet of high school  [March 11, 2003] Sheriff's Office County Invites Look at Rood Bridge Replacement Plans Oregon Transportation Investment Act (OTIA) $ Helping Make Progress  [March 5, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Sheriff's Office offers tests for boaters who need license new state law requires people who operate 10-horsepower boats and up to have a license.  [March 7, 2003] Sheriff's Office Shelter Stray Graduates from Guide Dogs for the Blind Program After rigorous testing and training, 'Stan' makes good  [March 5, 2003] Assessment & Taxation Detectives seek more victims of sexual predator abuse young girl daily for more than a year  [March 6, 2003] Sheriff's Office Spring Citizen Academy to begin April 8th Sheriff's Office taking applications on-line, by mail and in person  [March 3, 2003] Sheriff's Office HS basketball player arrested on weapons charges Arrested after two students were shot with a BB pistol at school  [March 6, 2003] Sheriff's Office Cat Burglar(s) enter through unlocked doors Leave on bicycles  [March 6, 2003] Sheriff's Office County teens invited to enter 'Pay It Forward' photo contest Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m., March 14th, 2003  [March 3, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Four in stolen car wrack up multiple charges Attempt to run down police  [February 26, 2003] Sheriff's Office Is Long-term-care insurance for you? Information resources and some things to consider  [February 25, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Speed contributes to accident on SW 175th Avenue Pavement was dry and weather conditions clear  [February 25, 2003] Sheriff's Office Repeat burglar arrested career burglar currently on post prison supervision out of Washington County  [February 24, 2003] Sheriff's Office County Boards and Commissions Seek Candidates Groups to study issues and make recommendations  [February 19, 2003] County Administrative Office State Legislators to host Oregon College Savings Plan event Town hall scheduled at Beaverton City Library for February 26  [February 14, 2003] Support Services Suspect in custody for hit and run of deputy arrested at home, truck seized  [February 13, 2003] Sheriff's Office Stolen Memories Videotaped messages from father and $11,000 worth of jewelry taken  [February 12, 2003] Sheriff's Office Arrest warrant issued for suspected child molester alleged case of abuser 'grooming' intended victim  [February 11, 2003] Sheriff's Office Tigard Teen Clinic Opens Today! New Teen clinic open in Tigard every Tuesday from 3-7 pm  [February 11, 2003] Health and Human Services So-called psychic heals victims of jewelry, money and Toyota Landcruiser accomplice drives off to cleanse victim's money in her 1993 Toyota Landcruiser  [February 11, 2003] Sheriff's Office Record number of seniors access crime or abuse services in 2002 Most cases of elder abuse may still go unreported  [February 7, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Burglar steals man's dying wish Items for the Oregon Maritime Center and Museum worth $100,000  [February 7, 2003] Sheriff's Office Seat belt blitz starts Monday February 10th to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related deaths  [February 5, 2003] Sheriff's Office Free family caregiver training to begin February 12th to offer simple techniques and skills to make caregiving easier  [February 4, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services Deputies and firefighters volunteer to help children plant tulips 500 elementary-school students to plant 3,000 tulip bulbs in front of school.  [February 3, 2003] Sheriff's Office Sinkhole Closes Sidewalk on Glencoe Rd Repair may take up to a week  [February 3, 2003] Land Use & Transportation High Water Closes County Roads latest road closures  [January 31, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Juveniles who overdosed on Coricidin charged with Theft referred to the Washington County Juvenile Department  [January 29, 2003] Sheriff's Office Prescription drugs for people of limited means Pharmacy companies offer free and reduced cost medicine  [January 28, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services D.A.R.E. America fund-raiser is not for local D.A.R.E. programs Oregon chapter of D.A.R.E. does not endorse or support door-to-door solicitation.  [January 28, 2003] Sheriff's Office County Accessibility Board Seeks Candidates Group to study issues and make recommendations  [January 28, 2003] County Administrative Office Theft from Mausoleum at Finley's Sunset Hills Memorial personal items that once belonged to deceased taken  [January 28, 2003] Sheriff's Office Fatal crash takes the life of an elderly man vehicle partly submerged in water-filled ditch  [January 27, 2003] Sheriff's Office Man in custody after allegedly shooting his wife charged with Assault and Unlawful Use of a Weapon for wounding wife  [January 27, 2003] Sheriff's Office Armed man enters girls' bedrooms dark intruder in gray sweatshirt and a black baseball cap menaces children  [January 26, 2003] Sheriff's Office Juveniles OD on cold medicine over-the-counter antihistamine cough and cold suppressant  [January 26, 2003] Sheriff's Office Warning: Predatory 'Animal' may be on the loose predator was most likely a coyote or coyotes  [January 24, 2003] Sheriff's Office County and State Celebrating Minter Bridge Road Bridges Grand Opening Oregon Transportation Investment Act (OTIA) $ making progress on infrastructure  [January 23, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Scam artist claims to raise money for Sheriff's Office public reminded not to give out personal information over the phone  [January 22, 2003] Sheriff's Office County Preparing to Improve Cornell and Barnes Roads in Cedar Mill Open House set for January 29th at Sunset Presbyterian Church  [January 21, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Three-vehicle crash involves a school bus driver of vehicle owned by County taken to hospital  [January 21, 2003] Sheriff's Office Rollover crash takes the life of a young man passenger dies, driver taken to hospital by life flight  [January 21, 2003] Sheriff's Office Library Closures for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2003 Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21  [January 17, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Gatekeeper training slated Looking out for your elderly neighbors  [January 17, 2003] Aging /Veteran's Services County Commissioners to Decide Hillsboro/Beaverton Urban Service Boundary Public Meeting January 28th the culmination of five years of work  [January 16, 2003] Land Use & Transportation Arrest warrant issued for female burglary suspect wanted in Washington State on unrelated charges  [January 15, 2003] Sheriff's Office Interagency Gang Enforcement Team investigates Friday night shooting juvenile was struck in the leg, several cars struck in parking lot of Koreanna Restaurant  [January 13, 2003] Sheriff's Office County Voters to Receive Information on Measure 28 Brochures to hit mailboxes Thursday and Friday  [January 9, 2003] County Administrative Office Police Officer involved in car crash officer unable to stop  [January 13, 2003] Sheriff's Office Libraries In Washington County Prepare For Reduced Funding Funding to be reduced by $1 to $1.5 million  [January 10, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Westside Interagency Narcotics Team shuts down 'Super' meth lab suspect 20 to 30 gallons of meth oil found in basement  [January 10, 2003] Sheriff's Office Jail Advisory Board Vacancies to review, discuss and make recommendations to the Sheriff regarding the use of jail resources  [January 9, 2003] Sheriff's Office How to Pick the Best Books For Your Children February 19 through April 28 at six public libraries  [January 9, 2003] Cooperative Library Services Thief caught in the act! found hiding behind residence after breaking into several cars  [January 9, 2003] Sheriff's Office Inmate dies of natural causes 50-year-old dies from intestinal bleeding  [January 9, 2003] Sheriff's Office It's time to get school kids immunized February 19, 2003 is the deadline  [January 6, 2003] Health and Human Services Health Department Offers Flu Shots for 2002-2003 Flu Season Vaccine updated for 2002 season provides protection beginning two weeks after injection  [October 18, 2002] Health and Human Services

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