Media Releases
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.
New Community Engagement Manager for Washington County - Release date: 09/04/2018
Amanda Garcia-Snell named Community Engagement Manager
Clark Hill Road to close Sept. 7 - Release date: 08/27/2018
Clark Hill Road, south of Tile Flat Road, will close from Sept. 7-Oct. 12, for bridge replacement.
Little named Permit Tech of the Year - Release date: 08/21/2018
A Washington County employee was presented with the 2017-18 Permit Technician of the Year by the Oregon Building Officials Association (OBOA) during the County Board of Commissioners meeting this morning (Aug. 21).
Nighttime paving continues on 158th Avenue - Release date: 08/17/2018
Nighttime paving work will continue on 158th Avenue, between Walker Road and the Merlo Avenue MAX station, from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Aug. 21-25.
174th Avenue to close Aug. 27 - Release date: 08/14/2018
A culvert replacement on 174th Avenue, between Bronson Road and Santiam Drive will require a road closure from Aug. 27-Oct. 5.
West Shore Drive to close Aug. 27 - Release date: 08/14/2018
West Shore Drive, between Scoggins Creek Recreation Area and Scott Hill Road, will close Aug. 27 for bridge railing repairs.
Hillsboro WIC moving this week - Release date: 08/13/2018
Hillsboro Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is permanently moving to the Public Services Annex, located at 254 N. First Avenue in Hillsboro. There will be no appointments or services starting at noon on Thursday, August 16 through August 20.
Turk Road to close from Aug. 20-31 - Release date: 08/03/2018
Turk Road will be closed to all traffic at Sell Road for bridge repairs from Aug. 20-31.
Home Improvement Grants Available for Eligible Veterans - Release date: 08/01/2018
Washington County and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity are offering home improvement grants to eligible veterans of up to $10,000 for needed home repairs.
Comment on Madeline Street project by Aug. 13 - Release date: 07/31/2018
The public is invited to comment on the Madeline Street sidewalk improvement project, in an online open house, through 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13.
Fleet Services named 57th out of top 100 fleets - Release date: 07/30/2018
Washington County Fleet Services has been named as one of the “Top 100 Fleets in the Americas” along with other significant accomplishments over the last year.
Development-related closures expected on Springville, Kaiser roads - Release date: 07/25/2018
Springville Road, west of Kaiser Road, will be closed by NEI Construction from Aug. 6-23 for road improvements and undergrounding of utilities.
SW Plumlee Road to close Aug. 6-17 - Release date: 07/25/2018
SW Plumlee Road will be closed from Carpenter Creek Road to 100 feet east for bridge repairs Aug. 6-17.
River Road widening to begin July 30 - Release date: 07/24/2018
There will be lane closures and delays on River Road, between Scholls Ferry and Farmington roads, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 30-Sept. 30 for shoulder widening and road repaving.
Dogs on Parade Canceled Tonight Due to Heat - Release date: 07/24/2018
Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter has canceled tonight’s Dogs on Parade due to the heat.
Public Health Services Moving to New Locations - Release date: 07/23/2018
Please be advised that programs including Environmental Health, Vital Records and WIC are all moving and will be closed to the public on certain days.
Where to Stay Cool in Washington County During Upcoming Stretch of Very Hot Weather - Release date: 07/20/2018
Washington County Public Health and Emergency Management have prepared a list of places to stay cool during extended hot weather starting Sunday.
