News

Upon the recommendation of the Washington County Department of Health & Human Services, all schools in the Forest Grove School District will be closed for Monday and Tuesday, May 4-5, due to the concern over the spread of H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu).

Washington County's first probable cases of H1N1 Virus were identified late Friday following testing by the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory. The two cases involve a student at Cornelius Elementary School and an unrelated adult elsewhere in Washington County. Both individuals are at home and recovering.

Washington County's Department of Land Use & Transportation will be placing the final lift of asphalt on Brookwood from Witch Hazel to Lone Oak and on Alexander st.

County Boards Seek Candidates

Washington County and the City of Hillsboro plan to conduct separate earthquake drills Friday morning, April 24. The exercises are among several preparedness activities occurring throughout Oregon as part of National Earthquake Awareness Month.

Washington County replaced its current Web site today with a new design and improved capabilities. The look, feel and navigation of the county’s Web site are meant to make access to information and online services easier.

Recycle at Work technical assistance can help businesses add 'Save the Planet' to their Job Descriptions.

National Public Health Week is being celebrated by Washington County Department of Health and Human Services.

County Boards Seek Candidates. Groups to study issues and make recommendations The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members for Civil Service Commissioner and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington counties, and Metro invite residents to comment on “candidate” urban, rural reserve lands for next 40-50 years

County Opens River Road (Davis – Witch Hazel) and Witch Hazel Road (River Road – SE 39th Avenue)

The Board of Commissioners recently proclaimed April 12 – April 18, 2009 as National Community Development Week as a way of providing recognition and appreciation of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).

Washington County Public Health Awards 2009, Opening Doors and Lisa Vincent are awardees

Washington County Administrator Robert Davis announced today that Adolph A. "Val" Valfre, Jr., will lead the county’s Housing Services Department.

Give 10, Tell 10 Campaign - Community Relief Fund The Washington County Board of Commissioners have joined with jurisdictions, foundations, and businesses across the four-county area in declaring its support for the Community Relief Fund. The Fund is a collaboration organized by the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette that will benefit Community Action and Oregon Food Bank in our community.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently added Washington County to the list of Oregon counties eligible for federal aid to compensate for damaged infrastructure and work hours spent dealing with recent snow and ice storms.

Washington County residents are waking up to heavy accumulations of snow and scattered areas with icy conditions. Residents are advised to: