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On April 19, Board Chair Harrington will reflect on the wide variety of vital services provided by the County to meet community needs.

This information is intended to help businesses take advantage of opportunities available with Washington County.

Spring 2023 welcomes back our in-person WCSO Community Academy! REGISTER NOW for this 6-class series, Wednesday evenings from May 10-June 14, 6pm-9pm and experience interactive demonstrations, specialized tours, and an in-depth look into our operations.

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Late yesterday, a community member saw the photo of the bank robber on a local news story and informed deputies that he was staying at a hotel in Forest Grove. Deputies contacted the person at the hotel and arrested him.

County Auditor Kristine Adams-Wannberg releases the list of audits that will start this year.

Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) arrest the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian.

Washington County’s WIN Team Seizes More Than 150,000 Fentanyl Pills and 3 Kilograms of Powder Fentanyl

Our latest WCSO Updates are ready – just in time to review spring break safety, cold case investigations, 2023 K9 Trials, some great career opportunities, and more.

Housing Authority Receives Authorization to Negotiate with Woodspring Owner to Preserve Affordable Housing

On Friday, March 10, 2023, at 00:29 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a white 2003 Honda Pilot on Highway 47 southbound, entering the city of Gaston at 118mph in a 30mph zone.

Everyone wins when people with developmental disabilities receive the supports and opportunities they need in order to be contributing members of their communities.

Washington County Board of Commissioners approved $10 million in Supportive Housing Services funding to create new and renovate existing shelter sites across our community at seven different locations.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded Washington County with their Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 37th year in a row.

Temporary road closure measures are in place; a long-term road closure plan is being developed.

El Condado de Washington está buscando comentarios sobre la actualización actual del Plan de Mitigación de Peligros Naturales.

Washington County is looking for feedback on the current update to the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, details of the 1988 murder were presented to a Washington County grand jury. After hearing all the evidence, the grand jury indicted Mr. Atrops for one count of murder in the second degree.

On January 2, 1983, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 17300 block of SW Rivendell Drive in the Durham neighborhood. Randal “Randy” McEvers called 911, stating his wife, 28-year-old Nancy McEvers, had committed suicide.

Icy travel conditions observed throughout the region.