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Nighttime repair planned for railroad crossing on Tualatin-Sherwood Road at Boones Ferry Road
Roads will remain open during repair of the railroad crossing, but traffic on Tualatin-Sherwood Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Expect delays or use alternate routes during this overnight work.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Weight limit placed on 227th Avenue Bridge over Rock Creek
Traffic across the 227th Avenue Bridge over Rock Creek, north of Quatama Road, is now restricted to one lane and a 13-ton weight limit is in effect.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
UPDATE: Terminated CNA Receives Additional Charges
Today at 3:00 P.M., Adeladilew A. Mekonen was charged with several new crimes at his arraignment at the Washington County Law Enforcement Center.
Media release
Sheriff's Office
Intermittent closures expected on Gales Creek Bridge
Intermittent closures are expected on Gales Creek Bridge on Friday, Sept. 23.
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Land Use & Transportation
Public invited to comment on URMD Safety Improvement candidates
The public is invited to comment on the top URMD Safety Improvement candidates being considered for funding in 2017-18. Comments submitted by Nov. 11 will be reviewed by the selection committee
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Changes proposed to County winery regulations
The proposed updates to Ordinance 815 represent the first significant update to the County’s winery standards since 1990. The updates would reflect changes in state provisions and minor “formatting amendments” to wineries in the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) and Agricultural & Forestry 80-acre minimum (AF-20) land use districts.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Nighttime traffic delays expected on Cornelius Pass Road
Nighttime traffic delays on Cornelius Pass Road and intersections, between Cornell Road and U.S. 26, can be expected Sept. 20-22 and Sept. 26-Oct. 7 for storm sewer and paving work.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Washington County adopts conditional vehicle registration fee
An ordinance establishing a $30 annual vehicle registration fee (VRF) to offset some of the local maintenance funding shortfall and to improve transportation safety was adopted during tonight’s [Sept. 20] Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Man Indicted for Invasion of Personal Privacy
Aloha man indicted for invasion of personal privacy
Media release
Sheriff's Office
Detective Named Fire Investigator of the Year
Washington County Sheriff’s Office Detective<br />James “Mitch” Coley was honored with the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 2016 Fire Investigator of the Year award at the IAAI Annual Awards Banquet in Bend, Oregon.
Media release
Sheriff's Office
Washington County hosts Development Forum Sept. 29
The fall Development Forum, hosted by Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation, will be held 8:30-10 a.m. Sept. 29 in the cafeteria of the Public Services Building, 155 N. 1st Ave., Hillsboro.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Portland Man Dies in Late Night Crash
Portland Man Dies in Late Night Rollover Crash
Media release
Sheriff's Office
Proposed VRF ordinance has first reading
The first reading of an ordinance calling for a $30 annual vehicle registration fee (VRF) to offset some of the maintenance funding shortfall and improve transportation safety was conducted during today’s [Sept. 6] Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Driver Arrested for DUI after Rollover Crash
Driver Arrested for DUI after Rollover Crash involving fire hydrant
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Sheriff's Office
Driver Arrested after Pursuit, K9 Bite
Driver Arrested after Pursuit and K9 Bite
Media release
Sheriff's Office
175th Avenue at Rigert Road to close Sept. 15
175th Avenue at Rigert Road to close Sept. 15 for right-of-way improvements associated with development of Oldham Meadows Subdivision
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Weight limits placed on two County bridges
New weight limits on two County bridges are now in effect. The restrictions will remain in place until the bridges are repaired or replaced.
Media release
Land Use & Transportation
Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 26
This morning, deputies responded a roll-over crash on Highway 26 near Maller Road. The single occupant of the car died at the scene. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash.
Media release
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Canine "Chase" Captures Fugitive
Sheriff's Canine "Chase" Captures Fugitive press release
Media release
Sheriff's Office