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144 New Affordable Homes Now Available for Families & Seniors

El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Washington está emitiendo una alerta de sobredosis por un aumento significativo de sobredosis graves y muertes. Si usted o alguien que conoce está usando drogas, hay un riesgo alto de sobredosis.

Washington County to switch 9-1-1 ambulance provider for the first time in 20 years.

El Refugio de Animales Bonnie Hays en Hillsboro estará abierto el martes 4 de julio de 11 a.m. a 4 p.m. para servicios limitados, incluyendo la admisión de perros callejeros y reuniones entre animales perdidos y sus dueños.

The Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter in Hillsboro will be open on Tuesday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for limited services, including stray dog intake and reunions between lost animals and their owners. Plus, read tips for keeping your pets safe.

Perry brings 30 years of experience in the field of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. She will serve in the interim role after the departure of Latricia Tillman, Washington County’s first Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer.

The Washington County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a public meeting on June 28th for the public to review and comment on the County’s updated hazmat plan.

The Road Maintenance Program outlines our road maintenance activities.

New budget for this next fiscal year avoids layoffs and reduces reliance on one-time revenue sources.

Project Honors Late Doug Plambeck, Longtime Housing Advocate & Community Leader

Check out the latest WCSO Updates for June. In this month's newsletter - driver arrested for driving 176 MPH, Washington County K9 Trials recap, summer safety tips, and more.

A special education teaching assistant was arrested for sexually abusing a student.

Lieutenant James Coley has been named as the chief of police of the City of Cornelius. Lieutenant Coley’s first day as the city’s chief of police will be July 1, 2023. Lieutenant Coley will be the 12th police chief for the City of Cornelius.

The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth in Washington County.

Results from the May 16, 2023, Special District Election have been counted and certified.

Michael Buonocore Appointed as Interim Director of the Department of Housing Services

Learn about the Thompson Road (Saltzman Road to Marcotte Road) Project at an online open house through June 29.

A multiagency earthquake simulation will be held June 12th-14th to test communications and coordination across Washington County.

In the early morning of June 7, 2023, The Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) team investigated a potential overdose death of a Washington County resident.

The lobby for Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation Building Services and Development Review/Current Planning will be closed for in-person services from July 3-7.