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A board-adopted resolution against voter intimidation and political violence encourages the reporting of bias crimes in the interest of protecting those targeted by bigotry and upholding democratic institutions.

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, at about 9:45 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of human remains found in a wooded area near Hwy 6 and NW Storey Burn Road in the Tillamook Forrest.

On October 29, 2022, just after 3:00 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 8100 block of Southwest Barnes Road.

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed November 2022 as Native American Heritage Month in Washington County.

A final plan has been selected in the commissioner district reapportionment process. A first hearing of the draft ordinance will be held in November.

Our Sheriff’s Office Recruitment Team is hosting a Hiring Workshop on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, from 6 PM – 8 PM at our Public Safety Training Center in Hillsboro (600 SW Walnut Street). This workshop is open to anyone interested in a law enforcement career.

Learn about the updated design of Springville Road Phase 4 Project between Joss Avenue and the PCC Rock Creek Campus through an online open house.

In honor of Veterans Day, Washington County will illuminate green the courthouse and Juvenile Services Building from November 7-13. Community members are encouraged to participate by changing one light bulb to green in their home or business.

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, just after 4:00 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies located Epifanio Garza after searching the Barney Reservoir area. He was found unharmed and returned safely to his family.

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at about 7:00 a.m., Washington County Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) investigators simultaneously executed eight search warrants at various locations in Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah Counties.

Washington County, City of Hillsboro, and Open Door HousingWorks come together to open Safe Rest Pods on SW 17th Avenue Shelter.

The Pedestrian Crossing Improvements and 188th Avenue and 195th Avenue online open houses are open through Nov. 6.

On Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an assault call near the 2800 block of SW 187th Avenue.

Ballots for the November 8, 2022, election will soon arrive in mailboxes for Washington County registered voters. 

Washington County tax statements to mail out between Oct 17th and 19th. Find more information on 2022-23 Property Taxes and other resources.

Washington County’s Commissioner District Reapportionment process is moving forward with two proposals for the redrawing of district boundaries to be discussed on the next Board of County Commissioners meeting.

On the evening of Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies learned that 37-year-old Jonas Patrick Briggs was located by his family. Briggs was unharmed.

Nuevo programa pronto disponible ayudara algunos clientes de Correccionales que no participaron anteriormente en la supervisión obligatoria posterior a la prisión a conectarse con los servicios y resolver su estado de orden sin tiempo en la cárcel.

Our latest WCSO Updates are ready for you! Check out October's newsletter for information on Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Halloween safety tips for your trick-or-treaters, and more!

Washington County Community Corrections will soon offer a short-term opportunity for individuals who have previously failed to participate in mandatory post-prison supervision to reconnect with services and resolve their warrant status without jail time.