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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.

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.

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.

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.

With the walking dead poised to destroy civilization as we know it, planning for the zombie apocalypse seems worthy of our all-out efforts. On the bright side, getting ready for zombies will also have us in good shape in the event of other disasters and community-wide emergencies. Whether it be earthquakes, winter storms, or even a terrorist attack, our future survival just may hinge on how much time and effort we spend now on getting ready.

Washington County and the family of Lukus Glenn announced today that they have reached a settlement of all outstanding issues in the case of Glenn v. Washington County, U.S. District Court No. 3:08-CV-950-MO.