Media Releases
Washington County recognized by Oregon Public Risk Management Association - Release date: 10/18/2018
Washington County has received the annual Risk Management Achievement Award from Oregon Public Risk Management Association (OR-PRiMA) for implementation of a successful, 24-hour Workers’ Compensation Injury Call Center.
2018-19 Property Tax Statement - Release date: 10/18/2018
Approximately 195,000 property tax statements will be mailed to Washington County property owners between October 17th and 25th. 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.
Washington County Juvenile Justice System improvements in progress - Release date: 10/11/2018
Washington County is working to implement improved evidence based decision making throughout the juvenile justice system with technical assistance from Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform.
Washington County Named Healthiest Employer - Release date: 10/11/2018
Washington County has been recognized by the Portland Business Journal as one of Oregon’s healthiest employers for four years in a row.
Kemmer Road closure extended - Release date: 10/10/2018
The closure of Kemmer Road, between 175th and 176th avenues, has been extended through Nov. 12 due to unexpected utility line conflicts.
Jurisdictions, organizations sign Declaration of Cooperation to address flooding - Release date: 10/09/2018
A Declaration of Cooperation identifying processes for watershed management and flood mitigation in the Cedar Mill/North Johnson Creek watershed was signed on Tuesday [October 9] by members of the Cedar Mill Creek Flood Remediation Collaborative (CMCFRC).
Washington County to host multijurisdictional Development Forum on Oct. 25 - Release date: 10/08/2018
The fall Development Forum, hosted by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT), will be 8:30-10 a.m. Oct. 25 at the Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave., Hillsboro.
Grand opening for 124th Avenue Extension, Willamette Water Supply pipeline is Oct. 30 - Release date: 10/08/2018
A grand opening celebration for the completion of Washington County’s 124th Avenue Extension project and the installation of the first section of the Willamette Water Supply Program pipeline will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Board proclaims October National Community Planning Month - Release date: 10/02/2018
October was proclaimed National Community Planning Month by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during its Oct. 2 regular meeting.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Release date: 10/02/2018
The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed October, 2018, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Washington County.
Open house for Madeline Street is Oct. 16 - Release date: 09/28/2018
The public is invited to comment on sidewalk improvements planned for Madeline Street at an open house from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Aloha High School, 18550 SW Kinnaman Road.
Boards and Commissions Vacancies - Fall 2018 - Release date: 09/25/2018
The Board of Commissioners is recruiting for various boards and commissions.
Officials break ground at new Fair Complex Event Center - Release date: 09/25/2018
The 89,000-square-foot facility is designed to accommodate the needs of a wide range of community activities.
At-risk youth successfully complete art education and mural project - Release date: 09/20/2018
The Washington County Juvenile Department recently celebrated the culmination of a community-based art education project for at-risk youth with an original mural installation.
Open house for Scholls Ferry and Scholls-Sherwood roads intersection is Oct. 3 - Release date: 09/19/2018
The public is invited to suggest improvements for the Scholls Ferry and Scholls-Sherwood roads intersection at an open house from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Groner K-8 School, 23405 SW Scholls Ferry Road.
Roy Rogers Road/GetUsThere.org open house is Sept. 27 - Release date: 09/17/2018
The public is invited to learn more about traffic impacts, road construction, pipelines and sewer pipe installations in the Roy Rogers Road area at an open house from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at Mountainside High School, 12500 SW 175th Ave.
Registration is open for November 16th Family Caregiver Conference - Release date: 09/17/2018
The 15th annual Washington County Family Caregiver Conference will take place on Friday, November 16, 2018, from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., at Tuality Health Education Center.
Tattersall named permanent manager for Cooperative Library Services - Release date: 09/12/2018
Tattersall brings 11 years of experience to her new role.
Groundbreaking for Willow Creek Crossing affordable housing project - Release date: 09/05/2018
Groundbreaking for affordable housing project in Washington County highlights innovative public-private partnership.
Kemmer Road to close Sept. 17 - Release date: 09/05/2018
Kemmer Road, between 175th and 176th avenues, will be closed Sept. 17-Oct. 16 for road construction.
