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Washington County is now accepting applications for its Sidewalk Repair Grant Program, offering up to $2,000 to help property owners repair damaged sidewalk panels in the Urban Road Maintenance District and improve neighborhood safety.

The County Auditor issued her 2026 audit schedule. The schedule is the Auditor’s work plan of audits during the year.

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and volunteer reserve deputies conducted a compliance mission to identify retailers selling alcohol to minors.

Stay in the loop with WCSO and catch up on these news-worthy updates and more by checking out the full April newsletter.

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at about 5:48 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to contact 29-year-old Rafael Ortiz near the 4900 block of SW Greensboro Way in Beaverton.

The County Auditor discusses five of the most common challenges seen across organizations; the second follow-up review of the County Financial Policies audit, submitted audit ideas, and status updates on scheduled projects.

911 dispatchers and first responders spent the afternoon practicing issuing emergency alerts.

The fourth annual Hagg Lake Fishing Tournament will kick off on May 9, bringing anglers together for a day of friendly competition on the water.

Washington County is seeking public feedback through an online open house on five design options for new bike and pedestrian bridges at the Cornelius Pass Road and U.S. 26 interchange.

On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy located a 1994 Toyota Camry linked to a recent burglary, with two people inside, driving through Aloha.

Review the 2026-27 Road Maintenance Plan and tell us what matters most to you. Your feedback will help guide upcoming road repairs and maintenance priorities across Washington County.

Join us on Friday, April 17 to celebrate the completion of Springville Road improvement! Walk the new multiuse path and hear brief remarks before we cut the ribbon on a project more than a decade in the making.

The County Auditor found progress made on implementing the 2023 Financial Policies audit recommendations.

Ryah Jones has been located in Hillsboro.

From decades of instability to a place of her own, Jackie is rebuilding her life with community support.

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 11:23 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a report of a large party on a rural property in the 15200 block of SW Holly Hill Road in unincorporated Hillsboro.

Learn more about this project, ask questions and share your thoughts.

Meet the project team and learn about upcoming construction at an in-person open house.

Action taken to reaffirm County values and commitments.

A Washington County jury found Porfirio Arevalo Flores, age 31, guilty of nine counts related to his sexual abuse of two children.