County Administrative Office News

Approved Strategic Investment Program (SIP) agreement is anticipated to bring hundreds of high-quality jobs to our community and ensure fees to support local services.

Strategic Investment Program (SIP) proposal supports project anticipated to generate hundreds of high-quality jobs in the community while requiring fees supporting local services.

The adopted budget achieves balance through a combination of strategic decision making and key savings.

Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaims May 2026 as Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, commemorating the rich diversity and many important contributions of the AANHPI community.

Action taken to reaffirm County values and commitments.

Tree-root damage to a drainage line connection serving Washington County’s headquarters building in downtown Hillsboro caused a nearly three-day closure. Emergency repairs have allowed the building to return to service on Monday, February 23.

Washington County leaders and state officials this week called on the Oregon Legislature to protect $1.25 million in planning funds already appropriated to replace the county’s 100-year-old Courthouse.

Having been with the County for over 20 years, Olson brings decades of experience to the role.

The first major policy update to the Community Participation Organization program in 40 years seeks to better align it with current community needs, organizational capacity and county-provided services.

Moody’s Ratings “Aaa” rating comes as the county conducted a sale of full faith and credit bonds to support transportation improvement projects.