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Nighttime traffic delays may result from traffic signal shutdowns
Nighttime traffic delays at four Cornelius Pass Road intersections, south of U.S. 26, can be expected due to traffic signal shutdowns for installation of new traffic signals.
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Land Use & Transportation
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Fleeing
Burglary Suspect Arrested after Fleeing from Homeowner
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Sheriff's Office
Washington County Government Operations Continues to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Washington County recently completed its second comprehensive inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with internal operations showing a decline across all emissions sources.
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County Administrative Office
Comments on TSAP sought through online open house
An open house for the Washington County draft Transportation Safety Action Plan is providing an opportunity for public comment.
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Land Use & Transportation
Suspected DUII Crash Leads to Arrest
Man Arrested After Passenger Injured in Suspected DUII Crash
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Sheriff's Office
KeepRoadsSafe.org website educates about road maintenance funding shortfall
When it comes to Washington County roads, safety is the No. 1 priority. However road maintenance funding - primarily from gas taxes and fees - is not meeting the growing need for road, bridge and culvert repair and replacement.
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Land Use & Transportation
Open house scheduled for 90th Avenue safety improvements in Tigard
An open house for the 90th Avenue (Tigard) Urban Road Maintenance District (URMD) Safety Improvement Project will be 5-7 p.m. July 28 at Metzger Park, 800 SW Hemlock St.
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Land Use & Transportation
August Workshops Address Reducing Access to Lethal Means for Those at Risk for Suicide
Registration is now open for several workshops that address reducing access to lethal means ― such as firearms or prescription medications ― for those at risk for suicide.
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Health and Human Services
County Parks Appointment
Switzer joins the leadership team of Washington County’s Facilities and Parks Division.
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Facilities
Construction to impact Verboort-Purdin roads, Hwy 47, Porter Road Bridge
Traffic impacts associated with the construction of the Verboort-Purdin Road/Hwy 47 roundabout and the Porter Road Bridge are starting next week.
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Land Use & Transportation
Construction on Fischer Road to begin Aug. 1
Construction on Fischer Road, between SW 131st Avenue and Highway 99W, is expected to begin Aug. 1
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Land Use & Transportation
UPDATE -Driver Arrested, Charged with Manslaughter
Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle left the roadway and rolled over. The driver received minor injuries and the passenger did not survive the crash.
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Sheriff's Office
Cornelius Pass/Evergreen intersection signal shutdown planned for three nights
Nighttime traffic will be flagged through the intersection of Cornelius Pass Road and Evergreen Parkway from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, July 5-7, for installation of underground utilities as part of the Cornelius Pass Road widening project.
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Land Use & Transportation
Community Engagement Appointment
This new management position was created to provide administrative support to the county’s public involvement efforts, including the Community Participation Organization (CPO) Program.
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County Administrative Office
Washington County Receives First Ever “Aaa” Bond Rating
Washington County officials have been notified that Moody’s Investors Service has assigned its highest rating, “Aaa,” to the County’s $77 million General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, designated to replace and upgrade the current 9-1-1 emergency communications system.
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County Administrative Office
Sheriff’s Office Promotes a Safe 4th of July
Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July holiday period.
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Sheriff's Office
Board approves Road Maintenance Program for 2016-17
The Road Maintenance Program approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners includes more than 60 miles of road paving or sealing.
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Land Use & Transportation
Annual road striping to begin on County roads
County crews and the contractor Apply-A-Line will be repainting road stripes on rural and urban roads throughout the summer.
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Land Use & Transportation
Portion of Walnut Street to close for about 3 weeks
A portion of Walnut Street, between 112th and 114th avenues, will be closed from July 25-August 15 for replacement of a culvert as part of the Walnut Street Widening Project.
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Land Use & Transportation