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Applications are being accepted through August 14 for the Master Recycling series.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, June 12, 10 a.m., at the Public Services Building auditorium, 155 N. First Avenue, Hillsboro. Any person may attend the meeting and provide comments to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee regarding the proposed rate changes.

Businesses that request a free workplace recycling evaluation will receive a Green Team kit containing reusable bags, durable drink tumblers and more.

A key appointment to an important county department.

“A cautious path forward” is reflected in the $811.3 million proposal outlined for the Washington County Budget Committee.

Washington County recently completed a decade-long cleanup process on the former Shadybrook Landfill site, just outside of North Plains.

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.

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.

Due to the winter weather, residents may see a delay in their garbage collection. Full details are available on county's website.

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.

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

Deadline to Become a Master Recycler Approaches. Register by December 18 at noon.

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

Enroll Now to Become a Master Recycler - Enrollment is underway for the 8-week series that starts 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.

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.