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Give 10, Tell 10 Campaign - Community Relief Fund The Washington County Board of Commissioners have joined with jurisdictions, foundations, and businesses across the four-county area in declaring its support for the Community Relief Fund. The Fund is a collaboration organized by the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette that will benefit Community Action and Oregon Food Bank in our community.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently added Washington County to the list of Oregon counties eligible for federal aid to compensate for damaged infrastructure and work hours spent dealing with recent snow and ice storms.

Washington County residents are waking up to heavy accumulations of snow and scattered areas with icy conditions. Residents are advised to:

Many grandparents have stepped up to raise their grandchildren. This program is for them.

Federal help is available in the form of low-interest loans for citizens, homeowners, renters, businesses and farm-owners that suffered from the recent, record-breaking winter storms.

New water lines and wider road will close SE Witch Hazel Road

New tool targets truck drivers, improving navigation of road and bridge network

The Board of County Commissioners recently approved the agenda for Washington County and Clean Water Services for the 2010 federal fiscal year.

Board Worksession Time Change - February 24, 2009

The Board of County Commissioners recently approved the agenda for Washington County and Clean Water Services for the 2009 session of the Oregon State Legislature.

The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members:

Washington County is starting 2009 with an upgraded bond rating from Standard & Poor’s. The municipal ratings organization recently moved Washington County up from AA to AA+, which is a high credit quality investment grade, just a single step from the highest rating of AAA.

Washington County Commissioners Roy Rogers and Dick Schouten and Sheriff Rob Gordon were sworn into office Tuesday as part of a ceremony to start their latest four-year terms.

The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members: