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Do you own rental property? Announcing a new incentive for landlords to partner with county governments to address homelessness

The Department of Housing Services, in partnership with County Counsel, is leading the policy development process to prepare the Board of County Commissioners to consider enacting a new County ordinance in compliance with House Bill 3115. 

After an early morning shooting in the Metzger neighborhood, a man is left in critical condition.

A deputy stopped and arrested a 19-year-old driver after he was driving 176 MPH on Interstate 5 near Hwy 217.

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office Foundation, will hold the 16th Annual Washington County K9 Trials at Hillsboro Stadium.

The first unofficial election-night results for Washington County can be found after 8 p.m. via the Oregon Secretary of State’s Election Results webpage.

On Monday, May 15, 2023, at 8:40 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the City of Cornelius responded to an armed robbery near the 200 block of Northwest 338 Ave in Hillsboro, Oregon.Three suspects were later located and arrested.

Join us in celebrating Public Works Week by attending the Public Works Fair Saturday, May 20!

The Washington County Sheriff's Office Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) Team seized nearly 110 pounds of methamphetamine after a traffic stop.

Check out the latest WCSO Updates for May! Inside this month's newsletter, you'll find details on community events, seasonal safety messages, hiring info, details on the work done lately to maintain our community's safety, and more!

Ballots for the Special District Election must be received by 8 p.m. or postmarked by May 16, 2023, to be counted.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) Team recovered 130,000 fentanyl pills with a total weight of 15.2kg. The street value of the fentanyl pills is approximately $400,000.

Chronic homelessness number falls across tri-county region in 2023 Point in Time Count

Conozca al contratista del Proyecto Reedville Trail en una jornada de puertas abiertas.

Meet the contractor for the Reedville Trail Project at an open house.

WCSO Deputies recognized for their outstanding work in keeping our roads safe from alcohol and drug-impaired drivers.

Talk with the project team at an open house at the THPRD Dryland Meeting Room 5-7 p.m. May 18.

Visit the open house from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17 at the Forest Grove City Auditorium.

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed May 2023 as Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Washington County.

The Draft Planning Work Program 2023-25 is open for public comment.