Media Releases
174th Avenue to close Aug. 27 - Release date: 08/14/2018
A culvert replacement on 174th Avenue, between Bronson Road and Santiam Drive will require a road closure from Aug. 27-Sept. 30.
West Shore Drive to close Aug. 27 - Release date: 08/14/2018
West Shore Drive, between Scoggins Creek Recreation Area and Scott Hill Road, will close Aug. 27 for bridge railing repairs.
Hillsboro WIC moving this week - Release date: 08/13/2018
Hillsboro Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is permanently moving to the Public Services Annex, located at 254 N. First Avenue in Hillsboro. There will be no appointments or services starting at noon on Thursday, August 16 through August 20.
Turk Road to close from Aug. 20-31 - Release date: 08/03/2018
Turk Road will be closed to all traffic at Sell Road for bridge repairs from Aug. 20-31.
Home Improvement Grants Available for Eligible Veterans - Release date: 08/01/2018
Washington County and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity are offering home improvement grants to eligible veterans of up to $10,000 for needed home repairs.
Comment on Madeline Street project by Aug. 13 - Release date: 07/31/2018
The public is invited to comment on the Madeline Street sidewalk improvement project, in an online open house, through 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13.
Fleet Services named 57th out of top 100 fleets - Release date: 07/30/2018
Washington County Fleet Services has been named as one of the “Top 100 Fleets in the Americas” along with other significant accomplishments over the last year.
Development-related closures expected on Springville, Kaiser roads - Release date: 07/25/2018
Springville Road, west of Kaiser Road, will be closed by NEI Construction from Aug. 6-23 for road improvements and undergrounding of utilities.
SW Plumlee Road to close Aug. 6-17 - Release date: 07/25/2018
SW Plumlee Road will be closed from Carpenter Creek Road to 100 feet east for bridge repairs Aug. 6-17.
River Road widening to begin July 30 - Release date: 07/24/2018
There will be lane closures and delays on River Road, between Scholls Ferry and Farmington roads, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 30-Sept. 30 for shoulder widening and road repaving.
Dogs on Parade Canceled Tonight Due to Heat - Release date: 07/24/2018
Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter has canceled tonight’s Dogs on Parade due to the heat.
Public Health Services Moving to New Locations - Release date: 07/23/2018
Please be advised that programs including Environmental Health, Vital Records and WIC are all moving and will be closed to the public on certain days.
Where to Stay Cool in Washington County During Upcoming Stretch of Very Hot Weather - Release date: 07/20/2018
Washington County Public Health and Emergency Management have prepared a list of places to stay cool during extended hot weather starting Sunday.
Permitting, building, planning, survey offices closed July 27 and 30 - Release date: 07/19/2018
Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation's permitting, building, planning and survey offices will be closed July 27 and 30 for moving.
Open house for Walker Road is Aug. 8 - Release date: 07/18/2018
The public is invited to comment on improvements planned for Walker Road at an open house from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Portland Community College (PCC) Willow Creek Center, Great Room, 241 SW Edgeway Drive.
Nighttime paving work begins on 158th Avenue - Release date: 07/17/2018
Nighttime paving work will be done on 158th Avenue, between Walker Road and the Merlo Avenue MAX station, from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. July 23-27.
Dogs on Parade in Downtown Hillsboro on July 24 - Release date: 07/16/2018
Dogs on Parade, an annual community event hosted by the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter, takes place July 24 during the Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market at the Hillsboro Civic Center plaza. All are welcome!
David Hill Road to close July 30 - Release date: 07/13/2018
David Hill Road, between Thatcher Road and Antler Drive, will be closed July 30-Aug. 20 for a culvert replacement.
Glencoe Road/1st Avenue lane closures begin Monday - Release date: 07/06/2018
Construction of a sidewalk and drainage facilities on Glencoe Road begins Monday, July 9.
Permitting, building, planning, survey offices relocating - Release date: 07/03/2018
Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Planning and Development Services Division will be relocating to the Adams Crossing and Adams Annex buildings. Permitting, building, planning and County Surveyor offices will be closed July 27 and 30.
