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Los miembros de la comunidad en áreas no incorporadas del condado de Washington que subsistan a, o por debajo del 185% del nivel federal de pobreza puede tener una reducción de 75% en sus facturas de basura y reciclaje.

Community members in unincorporated Washington County who live at or below 185% of the federal poverty level – $51,338 per year for a household of four – can have their garbage and recycling bills cut by 75%.

As we close out 2022, Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett shares an update for our community and commends the work of our remarkable staff over the past year.

The FY 2021-22 annual report is available at https://21-22.lutannualreport.com/

On Thursday, December 29, 2022, the driver of a Ford Mustang ran a stop sign and crashed into a Toyota Prius. Deputies developed suspicion that the driver of the Mustang was under the influence of alcohol.

The flood gates at Fern Hill and Susbauer roads are closed due to high water. All travelers must use alternate routes.

The flood gates at Fern Hill Road are closed due to high water, effective Dec. 27, 2022. All travelers must use alternate routes.

Motorists are no longer required to have traction devices on tires when traveling in the Washington County snow zones on 175th Avenue, Barnes Road and Cornell Road.

Washington County has activated all three of the snow zones. Traction devices are required.

Most Washington County buildings will be closed on FRIDAY, December 23, due to hazardous icy conditions expected throughout the day.

Stay informed during winter weather.

Homeless Persons Memorial Day Recognized as Washington County Activates Severe Weather Shelter.

Volunteers needed for advisory boards and commissions.

The Board of Commissioners have adopted legislative agendas to support robust and equitable service delivery to the community.

On December 15, 2022, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and multiple other city agency partners conducted an online sex trafficking mission. Investigators posted online ads on known sex trafficking websites.

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Toby’s Sports Pub in the community of Metzger to a sex abuse call that occurred the previous night.

Join us for our next in-person Power Curve Women's Self-Defense class on January 14th!

On December 8, 2022, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Commander Caprice Massey graduated from the FBI National Police Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Respiratory viruses, including RSV, the flu and COVID are circulating widely, and hospitals and emergency departments are overloaded with sick patients. Take these steps to protect yourself and your family:

Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Sherwood police officers responded to a shooting on SW 207th Avenue and Pacific Highway. The initial investigation revealed that 36-year-old Cody Buyas was stalking an ex-girlfriend at her home.