News

Agencies and organizations throughout Washington County participate in disaster training and a disaster exercise at the federal Emergency Management Institute this week. Public guidance about disaster preparedness is available at key websites.

A high risk sex offender, Juan Carlos Ortiz, will be released from the Two Rivers Correctional Institute in Umatilla, Oregon, on April 10, 2014. Mr. Ortiz will be housed at the Community Corrections Center in Hillsboro after he is released.

Residents throughout Washington County felt a 3.3 magnitude earthquake Sunday night. Learn more about readying your family for emergencies by visiting various preparedness websites.

Most Washington County services are available as usual. Check here for exceptions.

The Washington County Fair recently received the Western Fair Association’s highest honor for the interactive “Growing Grove” exhibit, which connects families to agriculture and childhood wellness. They also received five other achievement awards in various categories.

The Washington County Community Corrections Department announces the release of sex offender, Tyler James Lupoli (Miller) from prison on January 13, 2014. Mr. Lupoli (Miller) will be housed at the Community Corrections Center in Hillsboro.

Multnomah County residents in “Area 93” to become Washington County residents thanks to bi-county agreement affecting the Bonny Slope West area.

The Washington County Community Corrections Department announces the release of a high risk sex offender, Samuel Lee Aslin, from the Washington County Jail on December 20, 2013. Mr. Aslin will be housed at the Community Corrections Center in Hillsboro after he is released.

The Washington County Community Corrections Department announces the release of a high risk predatory sex offender, Dustin Westling, from Three Rivers Correctional Institute on December 20, 2013. Mr. Westling will be housed at the Community Corrections Center in Hillsboro when he returns to Washington County.

Washington County Administrator Robert Davis has announced that Steve Berger will lead the county's Department of Community Corrections beginning in January, 2014.

If enacted, the new ordinance would not allow the keeping of roosters, peacocks and other male fowl inside the urban growth boundary but outside of cities.

The public is invited to attend Washington County’s annual Energy Preparedness Fair on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. The event includes information about renewable energy, energy conservation, and how to prepare for energy emergencies. Anyone who attends is eligible to win one of several door prizes being donated by the various vendors.

Stacy Tyrone Pierce, a predatory sex offender, will be released from prison on August 23, 2013.

The Office of Consolidated Emergency Management has been reorganized to form the Washington County Emergency Management Cooperative. A new intergovernmental agreement between the County, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, and the Cities of Beaverton, Hillsboro and Tigard, shifts some administrative responsibilities and makes provision for additional local jurisdictions to participate. The new agreement began on July 1, 2013.

Washington County residents who have signed up for Westside Voices are being asked this week about road maintenance and other transportation needs.

Leah Perkins-Hagele named fairgrounds manager after nationwide search.

The Washington County Budget Committee received the proposed budget today for next fiscal year.

The public is invited to celebrate the culmination of the OR National Guard training exercise at the Washington County Fair Complex which resulted in many improvements to the site. An equipment exhibition and dedication ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 15, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

The Oregon National Guard IRT program will provide labor and equipment to repair and improve numerous areas around the Fair Complex starting Monday, May 6, 2013.

The public is invited to attend some upcoming, local events designed to raise awareness about child abuse in our community and learn ways to protect children.