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Ballots for the May 21, 2024, Primary Election have been mailed to registered voters in Washington County and should be received by Tuesday, May 7.

Las boletas para las elecciones primarias del 21 de mayo del 2024 se han enviado por correo a los votantes registrados en el condado de Washington y deben ser recibidos antes del martes el 7 de mayo.

Although a Washington County Circuit Court ruling in 2022 put the ordinance on hold, today’s opinion completely reverses that 2022 ruling. The case is now being sent back to Washington County Circuit Court for further proceedings.

Those who want to participate in the upcoming May Primary Election have until tonight at 11:59 p.m. to register to vote, update their address or change political party.

Los que quieran participar en las Elecciones Primarias de mayo tienen hasta el fin de la noche a las 11:59 p.m. para registrarse para votar, actualizar su dirección o cambiar de partido político.

UPDATE: Budget committees approve Washington County and special district budgets. The balanced county proposed budget closes a $10 million gap in the general fund, the third such reduced budget in as many years.

Revised plan refreshes language for Washington County’s vision, mission, principles, fundamental approaches and organizational goals.

A woman was arrested after crashing into cars at two separate scenes and then trying to elude police in her car.

Celebrate Martin Road project completion 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11.

The Board of County Commissioners has issued a proclamation in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

May is National Building Safety Month and Bicycle Safety Month.

Board of County Commissioners join the National Association of Counties in proclaiming April as National County Government Month.

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

On April 11, 2024, an incident occurred near the Jacob Wismer Elementary and Stoller Middle School complex in Bethany. A male student, who is not enrolled in the Beaverton School District, was approached by an unidentified male while walking home.

54 New Affordable Apartment Homes Now Available with Grand Opening

Want to serve your community but can’t make a full-time commitment? Consider joining the Sheriff’s Office Reserve Program! The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1.

Washington County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Public Health Division honored significant contributions to public health that promote and support a culture of health and well-being in the county.

The Board of County Commissioners is seeking committed volunteers with diverse backgrounds to advise them on critical community issues.

On April 4, 2024, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a child predator sting where investigators used multiple dating applications, social media sites, and other online platforms to pose as underage boys and girls.

Mark your calendar for the 2024 Washington County K9 Trials competition! Join us for a FREE FAMILY EVENT as law enforcement K9 teams compete for first place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Hillsboro Stadium.