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Eclipse could cause cosmic traffic jam. An estimated 1 million people are expected to hit Oregon roads to view the Aug. 21 eclipse. ODOT and other transportation-related agencies are making preparations to handle the traffic volume. All motorists should anticipate significantly increased traffic on Monday, Aug. 21, once the eclipse is over and travelers are heading home.

Basalt Creek Parkway, a new 0.7-mile road between Grahams Ferry and Tonquin roads, opens to traffic at 6 a.m. Monday (August 14).

CPO 3 August 2017 meeting announcement.

10th Avenue will be closed Aug. 14-Dec. 12 between Holladay and Adair streets for road widening and safety improvements

Washington County announces updated information on cooling centers for the upcoming weekend and next week.

Please call 9-1-1 if you see Dustin Westling of Hillsboro, a 30-year-old white male who absconded August 3rd from court-ordered supervision.

A portion of 185th Avenue, north of Springville Road, will be closed Aug. 14-Sept. 14 as part of the Springville Road project.

CPO 13 August 2017 meeting announcement.

Pedestrians who frequent SW Walker and SW Baseline roads and SW 170th and SW 185th avenues are asked to provide input on 12 potential crossing sites through the Washington County Arterial Pedestrian Crossing Analyses online open house

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services and Tuality Healthcare have been sponsoring Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week in-person education program, for many years. This fall, they are offering a class for people who are unable to attend the class in person. Caregivers will be able to participate in the class at home using their own computer and internet connection.

This week’s anticipated heat wave could result in pavement bleeding. "Bleeding" is the term used for the shiny, oily-looking film of asphalt binder that appears on a road during prolonged periods of high temperatures. Bleeding can cause roads to become somewhat slippery, which road crews control by applying sand.

Hours of operation for libraries, recreational and other facilities that can be used to stay cool during this week's heat event

A drowning death occurred Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Henry Hagg Lake in western Washington County.

Washington County Public Health and Neighborhood Health Center have developed an education room where youth who come to the walk-in clinic can feel safe and comfortable. Also, a Teen Health Expo is scheduled for August 8, 2017.

Statement on A Walk on the Wild Side 2017