Media Releases
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.
Washington County Health and Human Services promotes two longtime staff to division manager roles - Release date: 01/13/2021
Nick Ocón and Colin Fitzgerald will lead Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities divisions, respectively.
Los condados de la región metropolitana se asocian para asegurar que los trabajadores en la lista de prioridad Fase 1A tengan acceso a la vacuna contra el COVID-19 - Release date: 01/12/2021
Los condados del área metropolitana de portland y los principales sistemas de salud en la región anunciaron un nuevo esfuerzo para vacunar a todos los proveedores de salud y a los empleados elegibles en la Fase 1A, incluyendo a proveedores con consultorios personales y aquellos que no están afiliados a un hospital.
Metro counties partner with health systems to ensure Phase 1A workers have access to COVID-19 vaccine - Release date: 01/12/2021
Metro-area counties and major health systems announced a new effort today to vaccinate all area health care providers and employees eligible for the state’s Phase 1A vaccine, including solo practitioners and those unaffiliated with a hospital.
Comment on the 192nd Avenue pedestrian projects through Jan. 24 - Release date: 01/08/2021
Comment on the 192nd Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project via an online open house available through Jan. 24.
Fai, Rogers take oaths for four-year terms; Garrett sworn in as sheriff - Release date: 01/06/2021
Commissioner Nafisa Fai, Commissioner Roy Rogers and Sheriff Pat Garrett were sworn into office Tuesday as part of a virtual ceremony to start their new four-year terms.
Weight limit changed for B Street bridge - Release date: 01/05/2021
A weight limit change on B Street bridge over Gales Creek was approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting on Jan. 5.
Board of Commissioners seeking volunteers to serve on new Salary Commission - Release date: 12/23/2020
In response to recent voter approval to amend the Washington County Charter, the Board of Commissioners will establish a salary commission to set salaries for each member of the board.
Board authorizes funding for Sheriff’s Office Body Worn Camera Program - Release date: 12/21/2020
After extensive community engagement, the Board of Commissioners has authorized spending for body worn cameras for the Sheriff’s Office in support of accountability, transparency, safety and continuous improvement.
Safe Sleep RV Program Closure - Release date: 12/18/2020
Washington County’s Safe Sleep RV Program will close December 30 as CARES Act funding ends.
Comment on the 74th Avenue/Alden Street pedestrian projects through Dec. 28 - Release date: 12/11/2020
Comment on the 74th Avenue and Alden Street pedestrian improvement projects via an online open house available through Dec. 28.
Building Connections: FY 2019-20 annual report available online - Release date: 12/10/2020
Building Connections: FY 2019-20 Annual Report has been published online by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT).
Commissioners receive overview of COVID-19 vaccination strategy - Release date: 12/10/2020
As part of their regular COVID-19 status update this week, the Board of Commissioners received a comprehensive overview of the County’s developing vaccination strategy from Health and Human Services staff.
Landlord Economic Relief Program for Multifamily Affordable Rental Housing - Release date: 12/09/2020
Washington County is offering a program to financially assist owners of multifamily affordable rental housing.
El Condado de Washington extiende fecha límite para que restaurantes, hoteles y demás soliciten fondos de alivio económico por el coronavirus - Release date: 12/09/2020
El Condado de Washington ha extendido la fecha límite para que los establecimientos de servicio de alimentos y turismo soliciten fondos de alivio económico debido al coronavirus hasta el 16 de diciembre del 2020. Los negocios y empresas que cumplan con los requisitos pueden recibir de $500 a $4,900 para gastos operativos.
Washington County extends deadline for restaurants, hotels and others to apply for Coronavirus Relief Funds - Release date: 12/09/2020
Washington County has extended the deadline for food service and tourist establishments to apply for Coronavirus Relief Funds until December 16, 2020. Eligible businesses can receive $500-$4,900 for operational expenses.
Audiencia pública sobre COVID-19 con la junta de comisionados - Release date: 12/07/2020
Obtenga más información sobre los impactos de COVID-19 en el ondado de Washington, la respuesta de COVID en curso del condado y nuestro estado de “riesgo extremo.”
Comment on the 170th Avenue/Florence Street pedestrian projects through Dec. 20 - Release date: 12/07/2020
Comment on the 170th Avenue and Florence Street pedestrian improvement projects through an online open house available through Dec. 20.
Washington County Board of Commissioners host COVID-19 Town Hall - Release date: 12/04/2020
Learn about COVID-19 impacts in Washington County, the county's ongoing response and our “Extreme Risk” status.
