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The first unofficial election-night results for Washington County are now available via the Oregon Secretary of States Election Results webpage.

Los primeros resultados no oficiales de la noche de las elecciones para el condado de Washington ya están disponibles a través de la página web de Resultados de las Elecciones del secretario del Estado de Oregón.

Ryan Michael Hancock, age 23, was convicted of rape in the first degree, unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree, sexual abuse in the first degree, and three counts of sexual abuse in the second degree.

The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting the budget after a public hearing on June 17.

The meeting is being convened after the appointment of former Oregon House member Courtney Neron to the Oregon State Senate.

Ballots must be returned or postmarked by 8 p.m. to be accepted and counted.

Las boletas deben ser devueltas o mataselladas antes de las 8 p.m. para ser aceptadas y contadas.

On May 15, 2025, 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.

Comment on the Transportation Safety Action Plan online open house May 16-June 15.

Don’t miss details on the K9 Trials, spring safety tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at our Annual Report.

On Monday, May 19, 2025, two people were indicted by a Washington County grand jury on multiple charges related to a shooting on May 14, 2025.

A Washington County jury found Teresa Louise Biswanath guilty of criminally negligent homicide. A judge sentenced her to two years in prison.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office Foundation, will host the 18th Annual Washington County K9 Trials at the Hillsboro Stadium, located at 4450 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR.

Las boletas deben recibirse o tener matasellos antes del 20 de mayo de 2025. Los buzones están abiertos en todo el condado, y la oficina de Elecciones estará abierta de 7 a.m. a 8 p.m. el día de las elecciones para ayudar a los votantes.

Ballots for the Special District Election must be received or postmarked by May 20, 2025. Drop Boxes are open countywide, and the Elections office will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day to assist voters.

On Monday, May 12, 2025, at approximately midnight, the Oregon State Police, supervising the AMBER Alert system, worked with investigators from the Sheriff’s Office to initiate an alert.

New Point in Time (PIT) count data reflects the impact of expanded shelter resources and impressive housing outcomes for chronically homeless individuals identified in prior year counts.

Neron will fill the seat vacated by the passing of State Senator Aaron Woods.

On Friday, May 2, 2025, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Cornelius Fred Meyer and the Cornelius Walmart to combat organized retail crimes.

Gerardo Cesar Depaz-Mayorga sentenced to 25 years in prison in sexual assault case.