Media Releases
Four public works organizations to host job fair Nov. 2 - Release date: 10/03/2019
Looking to begin a career in public works? Work for Public Works, a multi-agency job fair, will be 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Nov. 2, Washington County Walnut Street Center, 1400 SW Walnut Street.
October is National Community Planning Month - Release date: 10/01/2019
The Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October National Community Planning Month during its Oct. 1 regular meeting.
Input sought on wireless telecommunication facilities rules - Release date: 10/01/2019
The public is encouraged to provided feedback by Oct. 15 about the proposed wireless telecommunications facilities rules changes.
Comente en línea en el open house de First and Last Mile - Release date: 10/01/2019
El público es bienvenido a comentar en el primer proyecto de First and Last Mile (La Primera y la ültima Milla, FLM por sus siglas en inglés) en un open house en línea el día 1 de noviembre a las 5 p.m., presentado por el Departamento de Uso de Suelos y Transporte del Condado de Washington.
Comment online on the First and Last Mile open house - Release date: 10/01/2019
Join the conversation! Visit the First and Last Mile project open house and complete the survey. Share your thoughts!
Cumbre Comunitaria de First and Last Mile, 16 de octubre - Release date: 09/27/2019
First and Last Miles, El Departamento de Uso de Suelos y Transporte del Condado de Washington
First and Last Mile Community Summit is Oct. 16 - Release date: 09/27/2019
The public is invited to participate in the First Last Mile (FLM) project summit from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Beaverton City Hall, 12725 SW Millikan Way.
Open house for three bridge replacements is Oct. 10 - Release date: 09/26/2019
An open house for three bridge replacement projects is 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Gaston City Hall, 116 Front St.
Stephen Roberts appointed director of Land Use & Transportation - Release date: 09/24/2019
Move from interim to permanent status takes effect this month.
New government team appointed - Release date: 09/24/2019
The County Administrative Office has appointed a staff of three new government affairs officials to represent the county with various other government organizations.
Washington County considering diesel alternative for fleet vehicles - Release date: 09/19/2019
Washington County is gearing up to convert to a cleaner, more sustainable fuel source for our diesel-burning vehicles. Moving away from fossil-based diesel will help to reduce particulate and greenhouse gas emissions from about 100 vehicles in our fleet.
C-Ramp Recreation Area boat ramp at Hagg Lake closing for routine maintenance - Release date: 09/18/2019
The boat ramp at Hagg Lake's C-Ramp Recreation Area will be closed for several days for routine maintenance.
Memory Café welcomes caregivers and people with dementia - Release date: 09/12/2019
Memory Café provides a welcoming and supportive environment for those with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia and memory loss, as well as their caregivers.
Open house for B Street bridge replacement is Sept. 30 - Release date: 09/10/2019
An open house for replacement of the B Street bridge will be from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Forest Grove City Library, 2114 Pacific Ave.
PSB Seismic Retrofit Dedication - Release date: 09/10/2019
The community is cordially invited to share in a brief program and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Public Services Building in downtown Hillsboro to commemorate meeting an important milestone in the County’s disaster preparedness efforts.
Washington County WIC to relocate Tigard office - Release date: 09/05/2019
Tigard WIC is moving to 11515 SW Durham Road, Suite E8. The office will be closed September 19-24 for the move and will reopen for appointments at the new location on September 25.
Some Land Use & Transportation offices moving - Release date: 09/05/2019
Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Planning and Development Services Division will be moving back to the Charles D. Cameron Public Services Building, 155 N 1st Ave., third floor, suite 350.
Bridge replacement on Scotch Church Road starts Sept. 9 - Release date: 09/01/2019
A portion of Scotch Church Road will close to all traffic, between Glencoe and Jackson School roads, starting 9 a.m. Sept. 9 for replacement of the timber bridge over McKay Creek.
Washington County offers health reminders during hot weather - Release date: 08/26/2019
Washington County Emergency Management and Public Health offer tips and resources for staying safe and healthy during the next few hot days.
Larson Road culvert replacement begins Sept. 3 - Release date: 08/23/2019
Travel on Larson Road will be one lane only between Midland and Patton avenues from Sept. 3-30 for a culvert replacement.
