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Learn more about construction happening on Blanton Street, between 198th and 209th avenues.

On Tuesday, February 17th, deputies received a tip from a community member who identified the driver in the hit-and-run crash between a truck and a pedestrian that took place on February 13th near SW Tualatin Valley Highway and SW 178th Avenue.

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 4:11 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting at the Cedar Crest Apartments, 4610 SW Mueller Drive in Beaverton.

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office’s Cold Case Unit, in partnership with the Hillsboro Police Department, has linked infamous serial killer Cesar Barone to the previously unsolved 1992 murder of Hillsboro resident Elizabeth Wasson.

Washington County leaders and state officials this week called on the Oregon Legislature to protect $1.25 million in planning funds already appropriated to replace the county’s 100-year-old Courthouse.

Certified results for the City of Sherwood’s Special Election have been posted to the County’s election website.

District Attorney Kevin Barton calls on state leaders to address public defender crisis.

Having been with the County for over 20 years, Olson brings decades of experience to the role.

In December 2025, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit began an investigation when Vancouver Police Department detectives notified them of a sexual assault.

Elly Smith, a Housing Navigator with Open Door HousingWorks, was awarded the Washington County Department of Housing Services’ first-ever “Community CARES” award.

“SPOT is more than transportation—it’s access to opportunity.”

The Washington County Auditor's Office performed its first review of the recommendation implementation of the Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program (MSTIP) audit.

The first major policy update to the Community Participation Organization program in 40 years seeks to better align it with current community needs, organizational capacity and county-provided services.

Washington County opens additional Severe Weather Shelter Capacity 1/23/2026 at 12 p.m. until 1/25/2026 at 12 p.m.

Check out the January WCSO news! Catch up with a video message from Sheriff Massey, who reflects on 2025 and shares updates for 2026. You'll also find several opportunities to get involved with the Sheriff's Office, and more.

Join us for coffee and conversation at our Coffee with a Cop event on January 27. Meet deputies and officers from the Hillsboro Police Department who serve your community!

On January 14, 2026, Wymon Wayne Smith, age 67, pleaded guilty to sex abuse in the first degree and sex abuse in the second degree. Judge Kathleen Proctor sentenced the defendant to 75 months in prison.

The first unofficial election-night results for the City of Sherwood’s Special Election are now available at WashCoVotes.org

Ballots must be returned to the Official Ballot Drop Box located outside the Sherwood Public Library by 8 p.m. to be accepted and counted.

Free, flexible, on-demand public transportation services now available in Southwest Beaverton and parts of Tigard.