News

Washington County recently completed its second comprehensive inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with internal operations showing a decline across all emissions sources.

CPO 4B meeting notice and agenda July 14, 2016

Westside Community Church is having their third annual Good Neighbor Project event on August 21.

CPO 1 meeting notice and agenda for July 12, 2016

This new management position was created to provide administrative support to the county’s public involvement efforts, including the Community Participation Organization (CPO) Program.

CPO 6 meeting notice for July 7 2016

Washington County officials have been notified that Moody’s Investors Service has assigned its highest rating, “Aaa,” to the County’s $77 million General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, designated to replace and upgrade the current 9-1-1 emergency communications system.

Washington County’s approved $1 billion all-funds budget includes upgrades and repairs to facilities and technology as well as modest investments in mental health care, community engagement and affordable housing.

Las nuevas estrategias para el programa actual de participación pública del condado son el objeto de una encuesta en línea y evento de la comunidad patrocinado por el Condado de Washington.

New strategies for the county’s ongoing public participation program are the subject of an online survey and community event sponsored by Washington County.

Oregon Department of Forestry ceases air operations at Hagg Lake in response to the August Fire.

To assist with fire-fighting operations, boating and swimming on Hagg Lake will not be allowed throughout the day. Roads and trails at Scoggins Valley Park remain open.

A public hearing to consider options for the commissioner district redraw will be held at the June 23rd Board of Commissioners Meeting. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Public Services Building, 155 N. First Avenue, Hillsboro.

Washington County Chair Andy Duyck and Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey issue joint statement regarding proposed Gain Share Legislation.

“County on relatively firm footing through challenging economic times” according to $939.6 million proposal approved by the Washington County Budget Committee.

In light of new information that Jaime Tinoco has been indicted for homicide, we are deeply distressed to learn that this young man allegedly took an innocent life. Our hearts continue to go out to the victim of the sexual assault, and now to the family and friends of Nicole Laube.

A consulting team has been selected to provide facilitation and research assistance this year to a community involvement program transition project.

New county RV park and improved Hillsboro-owned sports fields proposed on the southwest portion of the Washington County fairgrounds.