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Washington County is one of 12 counties participating in a year-long Oregon Project Independence (OPI) pilot project.

This educational series is designed to help unpaid family caregivers take care of themselves while they are caring for a relative or friend with a chronic illness.

A volunteer information and orientation session will take place on Tuesday, August 19, for those interested in helping seniors.

The five-week training is designed for family members and other unpaid caregivers who provide care in the home.

Every cat over a year old at the Bonnie Hays Small Animal Shelter has had its adoption fee reduced to $10 through August 30.

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

Weather forecasters are predicting that temperatures may soon soar into the 100s. Pet owners are urged to take precautions to ensure their pets' health and safety.

The Fourth of July holiday is the number one time of year for pets to go missing.

The Hillsboro Public Library recently donated 574 new books to Washington County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) for families to take home.

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.

The boil water notice has been lifted after the latest tests came back negative for contamination.

The public is invited to a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, at 1 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Gateway at the Washington County Fair Complex.

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) is hosting an Elder Abuse Forum on Friday, May 16, from 1-4 p.m., at the Hillsboro Civic Center.

Four large animal transport trailers were recently purchased with grant funds to use in emergency response situations.

The annual Washington County Resource Fair for people with developmental disabilities takes place on Thursday, May 1, from 11 a.m. – 7. p.m., at the Aloha Community Center, 4375 SW Edwards Place.

National Public Health Week is April 7-13. On Friday, April 11, Washington County Department of Health and Human Services will present the 12th Annual Public Health Recognition Awards.

Washington County Animal Services reviewed a recent incident where a dog was injured in Hillsboro and concluded that the responding officer followed a reasonable course of action given the specific circumstances at that particular time.

The deadline for public health award nominations has been extended to Friday, March 14.

Washington County Public Health, in collaboration with Multnomah County Emergency Management, is hosting a free health and emergency preparedness fair for the Latino community on Saturday, March 29.