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County Auditor Kristine Adams-Wannberg is seeking ideas for which programs, services, processes, or policies should be audited in 2026. Please respond with your audit topics by Friday, February 20th.

Washington County teenagers between the ages of 14-17: Join our Search and Rescue Team to learn life skills, build kinship with other dedicated youth, get involved, and help make a difference! Registration closes March 20, 2026.

Want to serve your community but can’t make a full-time commitment? Consider joining the Sheriff’s Office Reserve Program! Join us for a special Q&A session to learn more about this unique volunteer opportunity.

Washington County has declared a State of Emergency in response to severe damage to Oregon Highway 6.

The Washington County Auditor's Office performed its first review of the recommendation implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Economic Development Grant audit.

Take the online survey by January 31, and join a virtual or in-person open house.

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10:49 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at 17191 SW Eldorado Drive in Tigard.

On Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 7:48 p.m., multiple Sheriff’s Office deputies and officers from Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Forest Grove Police Departments responded to an attempted kidnapping at the Cornelius Walmart at 220 N Adair Street.

On December 29, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation after an adult reported being sexually assaulted.

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at just before midnight, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of four people breaking into parked cars near the 17000 block of NW Countryridge Drive in Portland.

Registration for the 2026 WCSO Community Academy is now open! Join us for an eight-class series on Thursday evenings from February 12 to April 2, 6pm-9pm, featuring interactive demonstrations, specialized tours, and an in-depth look at our operations.

Affordable housing fosters community strength, helping to address food insecurity.

Ballots have been mailed to all registered voters in the city of Sherwood and should be received by Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Las boletas se han enviado por correo a todos los votantes registrados en la ciudad de Sherwood y deberían recibirse antes del miércoles 31 de diciembre de 2025.

On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 12:16 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash near the 7000 block of SW Taylors Ferry Road in Tigard.

On Monday, December 22, 2025, at 8:41 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to multiple reports of a traffic crash between a pedestrian and a vehicle near the intersection of SW Tualatin Valley Highway and SW 198th Avenue in Aloha.

Aprende a mantenerte a salvo durante una tormenta de viento.

Learn about how to stay safe during a windstorm.

Las personas que deseen participar en la elección especial del 13 de enero de 2026 en la ciudad de Sherwood tienen hasta las 11:59 p.m. para registrarse para votar o actualizar su información de votante.

Those who want to participate in the City of Sherwood’s January 13, 2026, Special Election have until 11:59 p.m. tonight, December 23, to register to vote or update their voter information.