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Kevin went from climbing the corporate ladder, to unexpectedly losing everything. Today Kevin sits on the Housing Advisory Committee, stably housed and pursuing his peer counseling certification thanks in part to the Supportive Housing Services measure.

On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m., a juvenile victim ran to the Cornelius Police Department and alerted deputies to an assault that took place near the 1600 block of North Adair Street in Cornelius.

The County reflects on Deflection’s two-year anniversary today.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners appointed Cortney Duke-Driessen as chief attorney to direct the Office of County Counsel.

The Cornell Road Online Open House is now live. Learn about planned safety improvements at 17th and 21st avenues and share your comments through September 14.

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at about 2:40 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a black sedan on Highway 26 near NW Jackson School Road for speeds exceeding 100 mph, but the driver eluded eastbound.

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 5:27 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a death investigation in unincorporated Washington County outside of Forest Grove.

Visit the online open house and take the survey through September 6 to learn more about the alternatives and share your perspective.

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at about 9:15 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash near the intersection of SW 185th Avenue and Tualatin Valley Highway (TV).

Take the Transit Development survey and tell us what you think - Survey runs until September 13.

Washington County Behavioral Health and 4D Recovery are hosting a free community event on Saturday, August 29, at the 4D Recovery O’Rourke Center in Hillsboro to raise awareness about overdose prevention.

Stay in the loop with WCSO and catch up on these news-worthy updates and more by checking out the full August newsletter.

On August 7, 2026, a Washington County jury found Vincent Charles Roberts II guilty of burglary in the second degree, aggravated theft in the first degree, theft in the first degree, and criminal mischief in the first degree.

On July 30, 2026, Washington County Circuit Court Judge Brandon Thompson found Isidro Martinez-Ramirez, age 51, guilty of five counts of sexual abuse in the first degree and sodomy in the first degree (Jessica’s Law).

On August 6, 2026, Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Erwin sentenced Giovanni Aguilar-Becerra, age 22, to 95 months in prison.

On August 4, 2026, Judge Erik Buchér sentenced William Mark Duyck, age 62, to 450 months in prison.

Approved Strategic Investment Program (SIP) agreement is anticipated to bring hundreds of high-quality jobs to our community and ensure fees to support local services.

Kelle survived a devastating house fire, months of homelessness, and the loss of her partner before finding shelter, support, and finally stable housing through Washington County’s SHS program.

Randall Joseph Gall, age 66, was arrested Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for the 1994 murder of 85-year-old Veta Hardebeck, of Gaston.

County opens additional severe weather shelter capacity from noon today, Aug. 4, through noon Thursday, Aug. 6.