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Jordan Daniel Sampson sentenced to 75 months in prison in domestic violence case.

A Washington County jury found Jordan Ray Beyer, age 24, guilty of 15 counts related to his rape and sexual abuse of multiple victims.

Joshua Cory Nealy received a true-life sentence.

Construction on Kaiser Road is expected to continue from May 2026 through September 2027.

Beginning in June 2026, all Land Use Hearings with the Hearings Officer will be available exclusively on the County’s Civic Web Portal.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at about 8:00 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near storage garages at 4050 SW 160th Avenue. The caller reported seeing a man with a gun inside the vehicle.

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office Foundation, will host the 19th Annual Washington County K9 Trials at Hillsboro Stadium, located at 4450 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR.

Return your ballot by mail or at an official ballot drop box.

Las boletas se pueden devolver por correo o a un buzón oficial de entrega.

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to investigate a sexual assault at a care facility in the Raleigh Hills area.

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

A new bridge means a new north-south route through the city of Hillsboro.

Washington County Public Health's statement on the Oregon Supreme Court's unanimous decision in favor of Ordinance 878 on May 7, 2026.

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.

Washington County recognizes Building Safety Month and Public Works Week, celebrating LUT staff and partners who keep communities safe, connected and supported through essential public services.

WCPH se asoció con El Jardín Recovery Centers (EJRC) para organizar el evento bajo el tema del “Día del Niño”.

Washington County Public Health (WCPH) partnered with a local nonprofit to promote substance use prevention with the Latino/a/e community through the “Empoderando Familias” community event.

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at about 12:20 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to pull over a driver for speeding on Sunset Highway near Murray Blvd, when the driver turned off the vehicle's lights and eluded.

A Washington County jury found Rigoberto Anselmo Soto guilty in a sexual abuse case, later sentenced to 75 months in prison.

After risking his life as a journalist in Iraq, Ahmed rebuilt in Oregon through public housing and earned the chance to buy his home.