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Washington County graduates first all-Spanish Master Recycler class

On Friday, June 6, 14 members of the Latino community graduated as members of Master Recycler Class 73. This was the first community-based, culturally specific course in recycling and sustainability in Washington County, and the first recycling course in the region where every participant speaks Spanish.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Motorcyclist Injured in Head-On Crash

Shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a crash between a motorcycle and a truck. The crash took place on NW Cornelius Pass Road just north of NW West Union Road in unincorporated Washington County, near Hillsboro.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Results: Seat Belt Patrols End with 1,562 Stops

The statistics speak for themselves. In 2017, more than 10,000 people in the United States were killed in vehicle crashes where the occupants were not wearing seat belts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That’s why the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with NHTSA, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Oregon State Sheriff’s Association (OSAA), and law enforcement agencies across the state to promote proper seat belt use and increase public safety.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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New website provides detailed health data for Washington County

Washington County Health and Human Services recently launched a new website called Healthier Together Storyboard. Website visitors will find data on chronic conditions, health behaviors, communicable disease, air quality and other environmental factors, addiction, older adult health, children and youth, and much more.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Open house focuses on housing affordability, availability

Learn about Washington County’s work on housing availability and affordability during an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 17 at Portland Community College Willow Creek Campus, 241 SW Edgeway Drive.
Media release Land Use & Transportation
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Driver Seriously Injures Bicyclist

On Friday, May 31st, 2019, at 4:27 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an injury crash on SW Old Hwy 47 near SW Looking Glass Drive.  A man on a bicycle was struck by a car and seriously injured.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Retirement Decision

The Washington County Board of Commissioners adopted a new contract with Robert Davis this week so that he can continue in the role as county administrator over the next seven months in a retired status.
Media release County Administrative Office
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Wanted Suspect from Columbia Co. Captured

On May 28, 2019, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were able to capture a wanted suspect from Columbia County.  Around 4:15 p.m., deputies were notified that Columbia City Police and Oregon State Police were pursuing a red Dodge Caravan with Alaska plates speeding down NW Logie Trail from Highway 30.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Results: Memorial Day Enhanced Patrols

Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be providing extra patrols over the Memorial Day weekend to keep impaired drivers off the road.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Deputies Seek Information in Attempted Abduction

On Thursday, May 23, 2018, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving the City of Cornelius were notified of an attempted abduction of a 14 year-old female. Staff at Neil Armstrong Middle School contacted deputies after learning that one of their students was grabbed by an unknown male while walking home from school afternoon of Tuesday May 21, 2019.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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14th Annual K-9 Trials Set for June 1

On Saturday, June 1, 2019, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office Foundation, will hold the 14th Annual K-9 Trials at Hillsboro Stadium. This is Oregon’s premier police K-9 competition where K-9 units from throughout the region compete for the coveted prize of “Top Dog.”
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Proclamation for LGBTQ Pride Month

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed June 2019 as the first-ever LGBTQ Pride Month in Washington County.
Media release Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

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