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Cornelius Pass Road project named APWA Project of 2017

The Cornelius Pass Road project, a partnership between Intel Corp., the City of Hillsboro, Washington County and ODOT, has been named Transportation Project of the Year by the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA).
Media release Land Use & Transportation
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Drop Off Ballots November 2017

Elections officials are asking last-minute voters to drop off their ballots well before 8 p.m. this Tuesday. Official ballot drop sites are located throughout the county.
Media release Assessment and Taxation
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Woman Finds Blade in Child’s Halloween Candy

A Beaverton woman reported finding a loose blade in her child’s Halloween candy. Deputies remind parents to be vigilant and educate their children about inspecting Halloween candy.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Dies in Aloha

A pedestrian crossing Southwest Farmington Road was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene. Impairment and speed are not believed to be contributing factors.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Washington County Reminds Residents About Wood Burning Ordinance, Encourages Applications to Wood Stove Exchange Program

From November 1 through March 1, Washington County Public Health monitors the daily air quality for levels of PM2.5, a type of fine air pollution caused in large part by wood smoke. As part of its efforts to improve air quality, in August 2016 Washington County’s Office of Community Development and the Department of Health and Human Services launched a Wood Stove Exchange program to reduce harmful pollution from wood smoke.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Pregnant Woman Hit and Dragged by Her Own Vehicle

A pregnant woman was hit and dragged by her own vehicle after it broke down in Cedar Hills. At this time, it does not appear that she suffered any life-threatening injuries.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Impaired Driver Collides with Patrol Vehicle

An impaired driver collided with a Washington County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle on Highway 26 while the deputy was conducting a traffic stop.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Public Invited to Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

The public is invited to Washington County's annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 11 a.m. – noon, at the Washington County Veterans Memorial, NE Veterans Drive and NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Child Predator Arrested in China

A man wanted for multiple sex crimes against children was located in China and returned to the United States. Detectives believe there may be additional victims.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Man Fatally Shoots Himself in Hunting Accident

A man accidentally shot and killed himself while duck hunting. The man was trying to pull his shotgun toward himself and mistakenly fired the gun, hitting himself in the under arm.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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LUT employee named Top Gun

A heavy equipment operator with Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) was named "Top Gun" by the Oregon Association of County Engineers and Surveyors (OACES).
Media release Land Use & Transportation

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