Media Releases
Butner Road is closed July 13-Aug. 24 for culvert replacement - Release date: 07/08/2020
The Butner Road between 126th and Huntington avenues is closed July 13-Aug. 24 for culvert replacement.
Washington County providing additional grant opportunity for small businesses - Release date: 07/08/2020
Applications for a second round of $3,000 grants for small businesses offered by Washington County will be accepted starting July 8. Up to 1,000 grants will be awarded using $3 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
SW 103rd Avenue is closed July 13-Aug. 9 - Release date: 07/08/2020
SW 103rd Avenue, between Laurel and Kennedy streets, is closed July 13-Aug. 9 for culvert replacement.
El Condado de Washington ofrece oportunidades adicionales de subsidios para las pequeñas empresas - Release date: 07/08/2020
Las solicitudes para una segunda ronda de subsidios de $3000 para las pequeñas empresas ofrecidos por el Condado de Washington se aceptarán a partir del 8 de julio. Se otorgarán hasta 1000 subsidios utilizando $3 millones de la Ley Federal de Ayuda, Alivio y Seguridad Económica ante el Coronavirus (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, CARES).
Ange appointed county administrator - Release date: 07/01/2020
Selection comes after a six-month national search involving 60 candidates.
Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter open Fourth of July weekend for lost and found pets - Release date: 06/29/2020
The Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter in Hillsboro will be open for limited services this weekend. Plus, tips on what to do if you lose or find a pet.
Garza named director of Assessment and Taxation Department - Release date: 06/26/2020
Permanent appointment begins June 27.
B Street closes for bridge replacement July 6 - Release date: 06/22/2020
B Street is closed between Gales Creek and Stringtown Road for bridge replacement from July 6-Sept. 30.
Leadership appointments in Department of Support Services - Release date: 06/17/2020
Washington County has named Jack Liang as Director of the Department of Support Services and Eva LaBonte will become Assistant Director.
Board approves FY 2020-21 Road Maintenance Program - Release date: 06/16/2020
The FY 2020-21 Road Maintenance Program was approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting on June 16. The program outlines the Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) road maintenance activities.
All-electric Chevy Bolt now added to County fleet - Release date: 06/11/2020
Washington County Fleet Services announces the addition of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt into the County’s Motor Pool fleet.
Visit the online Rosa Road Construction Kickoff - Release date: 06/11/2020
Learn about the Rosa Road pedestrian improvement project during the online construction kickoff through June 28.
El Condado de Washington financia los Centros de Recuperación de Empresas - Release date: 06/08/2020
Alrededor de $500.000 destinados a financiar los Centros de Recuperación de Empresas fueron aprobados por la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Washington el martes [2 de junio].
Washington County funds Business Recovery Centers - Release date: 06/08/2020
About $500,000 to fund four Business Recovery Centers was approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday [June 2].
County boards to select House District 33 replacement June 12 - Release date: 06/08/2020
Commissioners from Multnomah and Washington counties will hold a joint session to select a replacement to the open position on Friday, June 12, 2020, at 2 p.m.
Chris Gensler named new Chief Information Technology Officer for Washington County - Release date: 06/05/2020
Interim Manager for the County’s Information Technology Services Division, Chris Gensler, has been named Chief Information Technology Officer for Washington County.
Free counseling helps people build resilience and learn coping skills during pandemic - Release date: 06/02/2020
The COVID-19 Community Counseling Program provides support to Washington County community members who need help related to the pandemic.
County buildings reopen, but public urged to contact county offices before visiting - Release date: 06/01/2020
Several county offices and programs will return to allowing face-to-face visits this week, but public health requirements will be in effect and remote access to services is still encouraged.
State approves Washington County for Phase I starting June 1 - Release date: 05/28/2020
Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority have approved Washington County’s application for Phase I reopening, effective Monday, June 1.
Washington County applies for Phase I reopening - Release date: 05/22/2020
Washington County has applied to the state for reopening, with a goal of entering Phase I on Monday, June 1.
