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Up to $300,000 in grants and close to $875,000 in small and medium-sized loans may be available, particularly for businesses that have historically faced barriers to banking resources.

In a special edition of Tualatin Valley Community Television's "County Talk," County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington interviews Dr. Christina Baumann, M.D., Washington County's Health Officer, about when, why and how we should wear facial coverings.

Continuing the emergency declaration will help Washington County and many other public agencies and organizations to limit the spread of novel coronavirus.

In accordance with Governor Brown’s Stay Home - Save Lives executive order, Washington County residents and stakeholders are urged to view Board of Commissioners meetings online, rather than attend in person.

In a new executive order, Governor Brown has extended her statewide moratorium on evictions for nonpayment to cover non-residential properties.

County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington reflects on why participation in the 2020 Census now is especially important as our community one day recovers from the impact of the new coronavirus.

Continuing the emergency declaration will help Washington County and many other public agencies and organizations to limit the spread of novel coronavirus.

In a new video update, Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington describes Washington County’s response to COVID-19, including a working theory about why there are more cases here than in the rest of Oregon.

Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order on March 22 forbidding law enforcement officers in Oregon from acting on any notice or order to evict people from residential properties for nonpayment of rent. The executive order, which will be in effect for 90 days, was enacted at the request of several local and state officials, including the chairs of the elected boards of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.

The Board of County Commissioners will each host a Town Hall in their individual districts in 2020. The first in this series is scheduled for March 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Sherwood.

Boards and Commissions Vacancies - Spring 2020 media release

Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaim February 2020 as Black History Month.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners invites public review and comment on a draft resolution related to diversity, equity and inclusion.