General News
Statewide moratorium on evictions extended to non-residential properties - Release date: 04/02/2020
In a new executive order, Governor Brown has extended her statewide moratorium on evictions for nonpayment to cover non-residential properties.
Please participate in Census 2020 - Release date: 04/01/2020
County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington reflects on why participation in the 2020 Census now is especially important as our community one day recovers from the impact of the new coronavirus.
Why are there so many new coronavirus cases in Washington County? - Release date: 03/27/2020
In a new video update, Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington describes Washington County’s response to COVID-19, including a working theory about why there are more cases here than in the rest of Oregon.
Statewide moratorium on evictions for nonpayment ordered - Release date: 03/24/2020
Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order on March 22 forbidding law enforcement officers in Oregon from acting on any notice or order to evict people from residential properties for nonpayment of rent. The executive order, which will be in effect for 90 days, was enacted at the request of several local and state officials, including the chairs of the elected boards of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.
Washington County is urgently working to prevent evictions related to the COVID-19 crisis - Release date: 03/19/2020
Washington County is working with state and local partners to ensure housing security for those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Public forum on ending homelessness - Release date: 02/05/2020
A public forum has been scheduled in Washington County to discuss a regional approach to fund permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals.
Black History Month 2020 - Release date: 02/04/2020
Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaim February 2020 as Black History Month.
All buildings opening on schedule - Release date: 02/03/2020
Learn more about county hours of operation during inclement weather.
All buildings opening on schedule - Release date: 01/17/2020
Learn more about county hours of operation during inclement weather.
All buildings opening on schedule - Release date: 01/15/2020
Learn more about county hours of operation during inclement weather.
All buildings opening on schedule - Release date: 01/14/2020
Learn more about county hours of operation during inclement weather.
All buildings opening on schedule - Release date: 01/13/2020
Learn more about county hours of operation during inclement weather.
County administrator search underway - Release date: 12/10/2019
The search has begun for a new county administrator.
Clover Court open house Nov. 22 - Release date: 11/15/2019
Luke-Dorf will hold an open house at the newly completed Clover Court apartments.
Special Election Results for November 2019 - Release date: 11/05/2019
Unofficial election-night results for Washington County available after 8 p.m. Nov. 5.
Statement regarding Janet Sutherland - Release date: 10/24/2019
Statement regarding Janet Sutherland.
Board of Commissioners proclaim October 2019 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Release date: 10/01/2019
Washington County Board of Commissioners call attention to the crime of domestic violence and encourage county residents to learn about efforts to provide safety and access to justice for victims and their families.
County services moving back to Public Services Building - Release date: 10/01/2019
Several programs in the Department of Health and Human Services will be moving back to the PSB over the next few weeks. Some key services will not be available to the public during the move.
Board passes access to care resolution - Release date: 09/10/2019
On September 10, 2019, the board passed a resolution authorizing HHS to take steps necessary to protect our community's ability to access health care and other critical services.
Board of Commissioners issue Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation - Release date: 09/10/2019
The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed September 15 to October 15, 2019 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington County.
