Media Releases
Free training for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia - Release date: 12/09/2019
Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services is offering a free six-week training geared toward helping unpaid caregivers.
Washington County issues Red Day Alert due to poor air quality - Release date: 12/05/2019
Washington County Public Health has lifted the Red Day Alert for poor air quality that was issued yesterday.
Boards and Commissions Vacancies - Winter 2019-20 - Release date: 12/03/2019
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is recruiting for various boards and commissions vacancies
Century Boulevard Extension Project open house is Dec. 12 - Release date: 11/25/2019
The public is invited to comment on the Century Boulevard Extension Project at an open house, from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 12 at R. A. Brown Middle School, 1505 SE Cornelius Pass Road
Kruger Road closure expected to begin Dec. 4 - Release date: 11/21/2019
Kruger Road, from the Elwert/Kruger roads intersection to the west end of the future Sherwood high school, is expected to close Dec. 4-Jan. 31 for construction of the Elwert/Kruger roundabout project.
Perkins-Hagele Appointed as Fair Complex Venue Manager - Release date: 11/20/2019
Leah Perkins-Hagele has been named Washington County Fair Complex venue manager, responsible for overall management of the Fair Complex, annual County Fair and the new Wingspan Event and Conference Center.
Groundbreaking for new 9-1-1 emergency dispatch center - Release date: 11/14/2019
The Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today at the site of the new 9-1-1 emergency dispatch center, to be built in Hillsboro.
County launches new Permitting and Services Portal - Release date: 11/12/2019
The Washington County Public Permitting and Services Portal, a new online system to allow the community to better connect with County services, is now active at washcooraca.com.
Bruns named Building Inspector of the Year - Release date: 11/05/2019
A Washington County employee was presented with the 2019 Building Inspector of the Year by the Oregon Building Officials Association (OBOA) during the County Board of Commissioners meeting this morning (Nov. 5).
Too late to mail in ballots for the November 2019 election - Release date: 11/01/2019
Elections officials are asking last-minute voters to drop off their ballots well before 8 p.m. this Tuesday. Official ballot drop sites are located throughout the county.
Washington County hosts Veterans Day ceremony and art workshop - Release date: 10/31/2019
Disability, Aging and Veteran Services is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony as well as a veteran art workshop.
Elwert Road closure delayed - Release date: 10/29/2019
A road closure scheduled for Elwert Road, between Pacific Highway 99W and Kruger Road, has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Board of Commissioners seek public input on budget priorities - Release date: 10/29/2019
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is hosting a series of community listening sessions to provide information on how the budget development process works and to engage with residents about future spending priorities.
Closure begins Nov. 4 on 153rd Drive - Release date: 10/25/2019
SW 153rd Drive, between Jenkins Road and 500 feet south of Jenkins Road, will close Nov. 4-25 for construction.
Elwert Road closure begins Oct. 30 - Release date: 10/24/2019
Elwert Road, between Pacific Highway 99W and Kruger Road, will close Oct. 30-Jan. 15 for construction.
New portal to improve community access to Washington County services - Release date: 10/24/2019
Washington County is in the process of launching the Washington County Public Permitting and Services Portal, a new online system to allow the community to better connect with County services.
Comment on Significant Natural Resources assessment by Nov 25 - Release date: 10/21/2019
Visit the Significant Natural Resources Online Open House to comment on Washington County’s Draft Significant Natural Resources Program Review and Assessment.
Ballots must be received at official collection sites by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 - Release date: 10/21/2019
Elections officials are encouraging Washington County voters to mail or drop ballots off as soon as possible for the November 5 election.
2019-20 Property Tax Statement - Release date: 10/18/2019
Approximately 200,000 property tax statements will be mailed to Washington County property owners between October 18th and 21st. In the weeks that follow, staff in the County's Department of Assessment & Taxation will assist the public with a variety of inquiries, including how property tax bills are determined, what local services are paid for and what the options are for an appeal.
Board of Commissioners proclaim Family Promise Week - Release date: 10/16/2019
The Washington County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed October 20-27, 2019 as Family Promise Week to acknowledge the work of non-profit and faith-based partnerships working to end homelessness and to affirm that every child deserves a home.
