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The Hillsboro Shelter joins the Washington County shelter program, representing over 400 beds county-wide thanks to critical Supportive Housing Services funding.

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 4:13 a.m., deputies serving the city of Cornelius responded to a report of an explosive device being thrown at a door near the 300 block of N 10th Avenue in Cornelius.

Detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office thwarted a murder-for-hire plot by arresting three men.

Learn about new changes in place for School Exclusion Day 2026, what they mean for your family and how you can prepare.

Infórmese sobre los nuevos cambios establecidos para el Día de Exclusión Escolar del 2026, qué significan para su familia y cómo puede prepararse.

On November 6, 2025, a Washington County jury found Norberto Nestor Muniz Jr. guilty of murder and first-degree abuse of a corpse. Senior Deputy District Attorney Chris Lewman and Deputy District Attorney Bryce Bissinger prosecuted this case.

On November 6, 2025, a Washington County jury found Desha Levann Madkins guilty of eight counts of mail theft or receipt of stolen mail and possession of a burglary tool or theft device.

On November 6, 2025, a Washington County jury found Jerone Enrico Cuie guilty of possession of a weapon by an inmate, felon in possession of a firearm, and supplying contraband.

Honoring Corporal Tom Millsap’s memory, we shared the news of his unexpected passing on Sunday, October 26th, while he was at home with family.

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 1:47 p.m., deputies serving the city of Cornelius responded to a report of an unknown man pointing a gun at the caller near the 1000 block of S Alpine Street.

The Turk Road Bridge over Dairy Creek is made of timber, aging and weight-limited.

After votes were tallied on November 4, 2025, it was evident that voters in Washington County supported funding the Public Safety Levy. Confirmation of the vote will take place on December 1, 2025, and is a testament to the long-standing community support

Statement of thanks from the Washington County Board of Commissioners on unofficial election results showing passage of the Library and Public Safety levies.

Los primeros resultados no oficiales de la noche de las elecciones para el condado de Washington ya están disponibles a través de la página web de Resultados de las Elecciones del secretario del Estado de Oregón.

The first unofficial election-night results for Washington County are now available via the Oregon Secretary of State's Election Results webpage.

Action taken in response to significant community impacts.

Washington County will not ask you to wire money for building or land development applications or permits.

An improvement at the intersection of Glencoe Road and West Union Road is needed to accommodate growth in the North Plains area.

Ballots must be returned at an Official Ballot Drop Box by 8 p.m. today to be accepted and counted. Find a ballot drop box near you at OregonVotes.gov. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Nov. 4, 2025.

Los votantes tienen hasta las 8 p.m. para devolver sus boletas a un buzón oficial de entrega. Encuentre un buzón cerca de usted en OregonVote.gov. Las boletas enviadas por correo deben tener matasello del 4 de noviembre de 20225 o antes.