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Certified results for the May 19, 2026, Primary Election have been posted to the County’s election website.

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Hillsboro Police Department conducted a child predator sting.

People like Megan are making government work better, together, so everyone gets better service.

Learn about the updated timeline and steps needed to bring much-needed intersection improvements to Highway 47, Fern Hill Road and Maple Street.

DA's Office launches new partnership with local nonprofit to support domestic violence survivors.

On Sunday, May 31, 2026, a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a theft at Ace Hardware at 3470 SW 185th Avenue in Aloha, learning that the male suspect had left in a vehicle.

Washington County has helped more than 3,000 households exit homelessness through case management and rent assistance funded by the regional Supportive Housing Services program.

On May 16, 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) detectives began investigating a sexual assault case involving 53-year-old Jacob Joaquin Mandes.

Reflective backplates—bright borders added around traffic signals—have reduced crashes by 16% at upgraded intersections.

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

Ballots must be returned at an Official Ballot Drop Box by 8 p.m. to be accepted and counted. Find a drop box near you at OregonVotes.gov

Phillip Michael Donald Hubbard sentenced to nine years in prison following conviction in domestic violence assault case.

Jordan Daniel Sampson sentenced to 75 months in prison in domestic violence case.

A Washington County jury found Jordan Ray Beyer, age 24, guilty of 15 counts related to his rape and sexual abuse of multiple victims.

Joshua Cory Nealy received a true-life sentence.

Construction on Kaiser Road is expected to continue from May 2026 through September 2027.

Beginning in June 2026, all Land Use Hearings with the Hearings Officer will be available exclusively on the County’s Civic Web Portal.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at about 8:00 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near storage garages at 4050 SW 160th Avenue. The caller reported seeing a man with a gun inside the vehicle.

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office Foundation, will host the 19th Annual Washington County K9 Trials at Hillsboro Stadium, located at 4450 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR.

Return your ballot by mail or at an official ballot drop box.