Media Releases
Board of Commissioners to host virtual Town Hall on March 6 - Release date: 02/18/2021
Washington County Board of Commissioners invite the public to participate in a virtual Town Hall on Saturday, March 6 at 11 a.m. Board members will provide updates on their 2021 priorities and then take questions from community members.
Washington County buildings open today - Release date: 02/16/2021
Washington County buildings are open today and will begin allowing limited in-person, walk-in services under the new COVID-19 "High Risk" status guidelines.
Zonas de nieve desactivadas: Los dispositivos de tracción ya no se requieren - Release date: 02/15/2021
Los conductores ya no tienen que tener dispositivos de tracción en los neumáticos cuando viajen en las zonas de nieve del condado de Washington en 175th Avenue, Barnes Road y Cornell Road.
Snow zones deactivated: Traction devices not required - Release date: 02/15/2021
Motorists are no longer required to have traction devices on tires when traveling in the Washington County snow zones on 175th Avenue, Barnes Road and Cornell Road.
County buildings closed due to inclement weather - Release date: 02/12/2021
Learn more about county hours of operation during inclement weather.
Dispositivos de tracción requeridos en parte de la 175th, Barnes y Cornell - Release date: 02/11/2021
El condado de Washington ha activado las tres zonas de nieve. Ubicaciones: 175th Avenue, entre las carreteras Scholls Ferry y Rigert; Barnes Road, 118th Avenue al este hasta la línea del condado; y Cornell Road, Cedar Hills Boulevard al este hasta la línea del condado.
Traction devices required on parts of 175th, Barnes and Cornell - Release date: 02/11/2021
Washington County has activated all three of the snow zones. Locations are 175th Avenue, between Scholls Ferry and Rigert roads; Barnes Road, 118th Avenue east to the County line, adjacent to a city of Portland snow zone; and Cornell Road, Cedar Hills Boulevard east to the County line.
Resources for unhoused individuals in severe weather - Release date: 02/10/2021
Washington County’s Department of Housing Services is coordinating efforts, along with community partners, to serve unsheltered houseless individuals during severe winter weather expected in the coming days.
Many county services continue remotely with shift in risk status - Release date: 02/09/2021
Limited in-person, walk-in services to begin Tuesday, February 16.
El condado pasa de un riesgo "extremo" a "alto" - Release date: 02/09/2021
Muchos servicios del condado continúan de forma remota con cambios en el estado de riesgo.
Funcionarios de salud agradecen su diligencia y esfuerzo por cambiar el nivel de riesgo “extremo” a “alto” - Release date: 02/09/2021
La caída en el índice de casos por debajo de 200 por cada 100,000 personas en un período de 14 días consecutivos animó a la gobernadora Kate Brown anunciar esta mañana que los condados de Clackamas, Multnomah y Washington pasarán de riesgo “Extremo” a “Alto." Dicho cambio facilita asimismo la disminución de restricciones para negocios y reuniones de gente.
Health officials thank community for diligence as region moves from “Extreme” to “High” risk - Release date: 02/09/2021
The drop in case rate below 200 per 100,000 people for 14 consecutive days led Gov. Kate Brown to announce this morning that Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties will move from “Extreme” to “High” risk, effective Friday, Feb. 12.
Haga sus comentarios sobre la Actualización del Diseño de Calles Completas - Release date: 02/05/2021
Complete una encuesta en línea sobre la Actualización del Diseño de Calles Completas que pretende hacer que nuestras calles sean más seguras y más cómodas para las personas de todas las edades y capacidades.
Comment on Complete Streets Design Update - Release date: 02/05/2021
Complete an online survey on Washington County’s Complete Street Design Update which is intended to make our roads safer and more comfortable for people of all ages and abilities.
Board of Commissioners issue proclamation for Black History Month 2021 - Release date: 02/02/2021
Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaim February 2021 as Black History Month.
Board of Commissioners seeking volunteers for advisory boards and commissions - Release date: 02/01/2021
The Washington County Board of Commissioners are seeking committed volunteers to advise them on critical community issues.
Joe Nelson named interim director of Assessment and Taxation Department - Release date: 01/22/2021
Recruitment begins for permanent director after Margaret Garza announces retirement plan.
Construction kickoff for two Augusta Lane improvement projects open through Jan. 31 - Release date: 01/22/2021
Comment on two Augusta Lane pedestrian improvement projects via an online construction kickoff through Jan. 31.
Online open house for the 170th Avenue and Farmington Road Intersection Project begins Jan. 15 - Release date: 01/15/2021
Comment on the 170th Avenue and Farmington Road Intersection Safety Improvements Project at an online open house through Jan. 31.
RROMAC welcomes new member - Release date: 01/14/2021
A new member joined the Rural Roads Operations and Maintenance Advisory Committee (RROMAC) on Jan. 14. Kristine Kennedy is the owner of Highway Heavy Hauling, a Multnomah County-based trucking company. She serves on the city of Portland Freight Committee, Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee and the Oregon Department of Transportation Mobility Committee.
