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With wintery weather in the forecast, County residents are urged to get prepared to ride out the storm safely.

Con la tormenta invernal en el pronóstico, se recomienda a los residentes del condado prepararse para pasar la tormenta de manera segura.

We have posted a new snow zone on Grabhorn Road ahead of winter weather.

Hemos publicado una nueva zona de nieve en Grabhorn Road antes del clima invernal.

Washington County exceeds goals for shelter creation and rehousing formerly homeless families and individuals with state homeless emergency funds, additional households rehoused with Supportive Housing Services funds.

Liquor license applications for operations in unincorporated Washington County are being administered by Land Use & Transportation, effective Jan. 2.

Community members are invited to provide comment on the quality of law enforcement services in their area.

Members appointed to Planning Commission and Rural Road Operations and Maintenance Advisory Committee.

On Friday, December 29, 2023, at 2:28 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a request for assistance from Astoria Police Department in locating a reckless driver who took off from them after attempting a traffic stop.

On Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 2:21 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a break-in alarm at the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals at 26385 NW Groveland Drive in unincorporated Washington County.

On Monday, February 6, 2023, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported assault at 11475 SW Tonquin Road. A 47-year-old male victim reported being ambushed and shot outside his business office.

In conjunction with the December holiday shopping season, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office recently began targeting thieves who steal packages delivered to porches across the county.

On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at approximately 4:30 PM, an adult in custody (AIC) notified a deputy working in one of the housing units that two AICs were unresponsive and not breathing in the recreation area.

On Friday, December 8, 2023, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with asset protection personnel from Target and conducted an organized retail theft mission at the Target store at 10775 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway near Beaverton.

Hillsboro, OR -- Washington County Auditor Kristine Adams-Wannberg released her review of the County's five financial policies. The audit highlights one policy that compared well to best practices and other areas where policies need improvements.

Just Compassion breaks ground on future year-round shelter and access center funded by Washington County allocation of voter-approved Supportive Housing Services measure.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Detectives arrested 46-year-old Seferino Tosie on charges originating from allegations of sexual assault.

Washington County Public Health contracted with ECONorthwest to conduct an analysis of current infrastructure and projected workforce needs to expand early learning and care for infants and children through age five.

Check out the latest WCSO updates in this month's newsletter! Highlights include Sheriff Caprice Massey's appointment as the new Sheriff of Washington County, our upcoming Coffee Talk with a Recruiter, recap of the Cornelius Community Dinner, and more!

On Friday, December 8, 2023, at 9:07 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on SW River Rd, south of SW Farmington Rd.