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Now, when you need questions answered on the go, you can get a quick response. The Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) has launched a service that enables patrons to send a text message to a librarian from their handheld electronic devices. A librarian will text an expert answer back to the patron within 10 minutes during the hours of service.

The Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is urging library patrons to choose to utilize its email notification service to receive notices for holds that are ready for pickup, courtesy reminders for items that will soon be due, as well as notification regarding any overdue items.

The Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter will be open on Sunday, September 13, to participate in the biggest pet adoption event in the Portland metro area.

Press release for signal removal on 173rd and baseline.

County Boards Seek Candidates

Washington County is seeking applications to fill seats on this citizen committee that reviews and makes recommendations regarding the Urban Road Maintenance District (URMD).

Candidates sought for Board of Property Tax Appeals

Chair Tom Brian of the Washington County Board of Commissioners invites interested parties to come to a public hearing August 20 from 4 to 8 pm in Hillsboro at the new Civic Center.

Animal Services is seeking information from the public on a dog that bit a nine-year-old child, Monday, August 10.

Code Enforcement Officer Proclamation

Access onto and out of Barrows Road at Scholls Ferry Road will be right-in/right-out when bridge repair is complete and Barrows Road reopens.

The Washington County Reserves Coordinating Committee (WCRCC) is hosting a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 E. Main Street in Hillsboro.

Night time road striping starts August 5. Motorists cautioned to not drive on stripes while paint is wet.

Washington County Animal Services & Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter provides advice to pet owners on dogs in hot weather.

Washington County Animal Services & Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter usually finds homes for dogs and cats. Right now, the staff at the shelter is looking for homes for two horses.

Night time paving on Cornell Road in Cedar Mill August 6 and 9.

Effective August 3, the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter will charge $10 at intake for every cat (or litter of kittens) brought into the shelter.

Hot Weather Alert -- Cooling Centers Opened: Tips for staying cool and places to go to cool off

Washington County’s Department of Land Use and Transportation will be grinding up existing asphalt to prepare for fresh pavement on Murray Boulevard and Cornell Road in Cedar Mill beginning Wednesday July 22nd through Saturday August 1, 2009. This work may cause up to 20 minute delays. The public is encouraged to use alternate routes. Message boards will be up and flaggers will be on site helping direct traffic.

Motorists and farm machinery can share the road safely.