Media Releases
Transportation Development Tax to increase 3% July 1 - Release date: 04/17/2019
Washington County Transportation Development Tax (TDT) rates will increase by 3.005%, effective July 1.
Public invited to comment on proposed changes to EMS Administrative Rules - Release date: 04/17/2019
Washington County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is holding a public hearing to receive comment on proposed revisions to the current Administrative Rules that address EMS within the county. The meeting will take place on May 2, 2019, 8:30-9:30 a.m., at 20665 SW Blanton Street, Aloha.
Railroad plans May weekend closure of Tualatin-Sherwood Road intersection - Release date: 04/11/2019
SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road will be closed to all traffic west of SW Boones Ferry Road from 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, through 5 a.m. Monday, May 20, for Portland & Western Railroad (PNWR) replacement of the railroad crossing.
County awarded grant for ITS on Cornelius Pass Road - Release date: 04/04/2019
Washington County was awarded $1.2 million in grant funding as part of the Oregon Smart Mobility Network (OSMN) project, a partnership between the County, Oregon Department of Transportation, TriMet and the city of Portland.
Washington County to Present 17th Annual Public Health Recognition Awards - Release date: 03/27/2019
All are welcome on Tuesday, April 2 at noon at the Washington Street Conference Center in Hillsboro.
Corrections underway for some manufactured home tax bills - Release date: 03/25/2019
Washington County’s Department of Assessment and Taxation is working to correct approximately 860 manufactured home tax bills which were incorrectly calculated due to a clerical error. These manufactured homes are primarily located outside of cities.
Open house for three sidewalk projects is April 9 - Release date: 03/21/2019
The public is invited to learn about three sidewalk projects at an open house from 5-7 p.m. April 9 at Mountain View Middle School, 17500 SW Farmington Road.
Open house for Vanderschuere Road bridge replacement is April 11 - Release date: 03/21/2019
The public is invited to learn about the Vanderschuere Road bridge replacement at an open house from 5-7 p.m. April 11 at Farmington View Elementary School, 8300 SW Hillsboro Highway.
Boards and Commissions Recruitment of Vacancies - March/April 2019 - Release date: 03/19/2019
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is recruiting for vacancies on various boards and commissions.
Aloha Community Planning Open House is April 3 - Release date: 03/14/2019
The public is invited to the Aloha Community Planning Open House from 6-8 p.m. April 3 at the Aloha Grange, 3425 SW 185th Ave., hosted by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation.
2019 State of the County features panel of countywide elected officials - Release date: 03/13/2019
Washington County residents are invited to participate in an upcoming forum of countywide elected leaders, speaking about the work each does in service to the community.
Submit comments on Draft FY 2019-20 Road Maintenance Program - Release date: 03/05/2019
The public is being asked to review and comment on the Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Draft 2019-20 Road Maintenance Program.
Snow Zones deactivated: Traction devices no longer required - Release date: 02/27/2019
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.
Snow zones active: Traction devices required on portions of 175th, Barnes and Cornell roads - Release date: 02/27/2019
Washington County has activated all three of the snow zones. Locations are as follows:
• 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
• Cornell Road, Cedar Hills Boulevard east to the County line
Snow Zones deactivated: Traction devices no longer required - Release date: 02/25/2019
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.
Law Librarians in the Beaverton and Tigard Libraries - Release date: 02/19/2019
Law Librarians now offering legal resource assistance on a monthly, walk-in basis at the Beaverton and Tigard Libraries.
County employee recognized for lifesaving actions - Release date: 02/19/2019
An employee with Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) was recognized with a lifesaving award during the Feb. 19 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Washington County Receives “Gold Level” Green Business Award for Sustainable Practices - Release date: 02/14/2019
Washington County was recently recognized for best practices in waste reduction and operational sustainability, becoming only the second government agency to receive a Gold Level Green Business Award.
Washington County Seeks Nominations for 17th Annual Public Health Recognition Awards - Release date: 01/30/2019
Washington County Department of Health and Human Services will honor significant contributions to public health that promote and support a culture of health and well-being in Washington County.
