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The meeting is being convened after the passing of State Senator Aaron Woods from the Oregon State Senate.

Washington County is pleased to announce the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for broadband expansion, a pivotal step toward bridging the digital divide in unserved and underserved areas, as outlined in the 2023 countywide broadband study.

Those who want to participate in the upcoming May 20, Special Districts Election have until tonight at 11:59 p.m. to register or update their voter information.

Aquellos que quieran participar en la próxima Elección de los Distritos Especiales que se lleva a cabo el 20 de mayo tienen hasta esta noche a las 11:59 p.m. para registrarse o actualizar su información de votante.

The proposed budget achieves balance after a fifth straight year of general fund reductions.

Discover essential safety tips, learn how to protect your vehicle, and find out how you can get involved with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Plus, don’t miss the announcement of our upcoming Virtual Ride-Along on May 2!

El 12 de mayo, a las 7 p.m., la Junta de Comisionados del Condado llevará a cabo una reunión comunitaria presencial y virtual combinada centrada en el presupuesto propuesto por el Condado para el año fiscal 2025-26

Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaims May 2025 as Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, commemorating the rich diversity and many important contributions of the AANHPI community.

On May 12, at 7 p.m., the Board of County Commissioners will hold a blended in-person and virtual Community Town Hall meeting focused on the County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and the county’s ongoing financial challenges.

County Auditor's Office pass their first external quality review of compliance with Government Auditing Standards.

Washington County Public Health (WCPH) shared appreciation for key people, partners and staff during National Public Health Week 2025, celebrating them and their contributions to promoting healthy lives and supporting communities’ well-being.

Salud Pública del Condado Washington (WCPH, por sus siglas en inglés) reconoció a personas clave, socios y personal, celebrándolos a ellos y a sus contribuciones en la promoción de vidas saludables y el apoyo al bienestar de la comunidad.

An open house for the Alexander Street Project will take place 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 28.

Learn about and comment on the draft Planning Work Program.

Robert Atrops found guilty in the 1988 cold case murder of Deborah Atrops.

Timothy Ryan Donovan sentenced to 29 months in prison in overdose death case.

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 1:23 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash on SW Farmington Road near SW 190th Avenue. Deputies arrived to find three vehicles involved with one man deceased.

In December 2024, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit began investigating 47-year-old Michael Wormington of Banks for allegations of sexual abuse and other concerning disclosures made by juvenile victims.

The Transportation Development Tax (TDT) is imposed on new development to pay for transportation needs created by development. Annual TDT rate adjustments are based on a five-year rolling composite construction cost index and are capped at 10% annual.

Those who want to participate in the upcoming May 20, 2025, Special Districts Election have until Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to register to vote.