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Effective Immediately: all Washington County fire agencies have re-enacted an outdoor burn ban during the current weather pattern.

I am aware that there are questions surrounding Measure 114, many of which remain unanswered; however, I would like to share what I know.

Washington County collaborates as financing partner with non-profits, government agencies, and companies, including locally owned minority businesses, to build the Altura project.

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, just after 8:00 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on the 23000 block of SW Scholls Ferry Road in unincorporated Washington County.

Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation has named Erin Wardell manager of the Planning and Development Services Division.

The City of Cornelius, in partnership with Centro Cultural de Washington County and the Washington County Sheriff's Office, is excited to announce the return of the Cornelius Community Dinner. A free turkey holiday meal will be provided.

During Transgender Awareness Week, transgender people and allies help to lift up the unique needs of the transgender community.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a burglary call at a coffee shop near NW Cornell Road and NW Saltzman Road. When deputies arrived, they learned someone had forced their way into the building and taken clothing and a safe.

Washington County works closely with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office to uphold a high standard when conducting each election. What does this look like as we count all eligible ballots?

Our latest WCSO Updates are ready for you! Check out November's newsletter for information on the 1974 Double Homicide Cold Case Solved, tips to prevent package thefts this Holiday Season, upcoming community events for your calendar, and more!

A Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy was at Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center’s Emergency Department with an adult male who attempted to take the deputy’s firearm.

Washington County is posting unofficial election results after 8 p.m. for the 2022 General Election.

On December 6, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a blended in-person and virtual Town Hall to share the highlights of 2022 in a year-end review.

El 6 de diciembre, la Junta de Comisionados del Condado tendrá un ayuntamiento mixto en persona y virtual para compartir los aspectos más destacados de 2022 en una revisión de fin de año.

On October 3, 1974, 16-year-old Donald Bartron and 18-year-old Peter Zito, Jr., were murdered in the parking lot of the Oak Hills Recreation Center. On November 2, 2022, just over 48 years later, detectives arrested Steven Criss for those murders.

The Downing Street and Meadow Drive online open house runs through Nov. 20.

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at about 9:15 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a gunfire call near SW Augusta Drive and SW Imperial Court in the community of Aloha.

On Friday, November 4, at 9 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office held a press conference to provide an update on the 1974 murders of 16-year-old Donald Bartron and 18-year-old Peter Zito, Jr. The Sheriff’s Office will be joined by Peter Zito’s sister.

Las boletas para las Elecciones Generales deben recibirse antes de las 8 p.m. o tener el sello postal del 8 de noviembre de 2022 o antes, para ser contadas.

Ballots for the General Election must be received by 8 p.m. or postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022, to be counted.