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Washington County Auditor John Hutzler has released his first follow-up report on his award-winning Jail Healthcare Audit.

vacancies announcement 11/24/15

proclamation in boc 11-24-15

A $95,000 grant to help reduce transportation-related injuries and fatalities has been awarded to Washington County’s Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). LUT will use the grant to create a Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) that addresses safety for all motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. The plan will use County road crash data to help the project team focus on goals, objectives and tactics to make County roads safer.

Las nuevas estrategias para el programa actual de participación pública del condado son el objeto de una encuesta en línea y evento de la comunidad patrocinado por el Condado de Washington.

Media Release announcing Dec. 10 2015 Open House for 198th Avenue Project

New strategies for the county’s ongoing public participation program are the subject of an online survey and community event sponsored by Washington County.

The National Weather Service is predicting significant rainfall starting tonight [Thursday, 11/12] through Saturday in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon. Heavy rains reduce driver's visibility and can result in flooding.

On October 6, the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved new rules to protect the public’s health by reducing wood smoke. The ordinance goes into effect today, Friday, November 6, 2015. The ordinance is designed to raise awareness of wood smoke as a health issue and prevent unnecessary burning when the air quality is particularly poor.

Libraries Thank Voters for Continued Support - Media Release

Passage of the Library and Public Safety levies attributed to partnerships with cities, nonprofits and ultimately the voters.

Unofficial results for the November 2015 election available after 8 p.m.

Community leaders and staff will gather at the south side of Tualatin-Sherwood Road and SW 124th Avenue at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the upcoming roadway and pipeline projects.

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services Family Caregiver Support Program is sponsoring a free “Coffee and Conversation” on November 19, for seniors in the LGBT community. Their friends, family members and caregivers are also welcome to attend.