News

Due to the recent snow storm, most Washington County buildings will be closed all day. The Washington County Circuit Court has also announced a closure today.

Snow zones have been activated on portions of 175th Avenue, Barnes Road and Cornell Road. Traction devices required.

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 12:28 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance between a man and woman at an apartment in the 5700 block of SW Oleson Road.

For the first time in more than 20 years, county selects new company to provide ambulance service.

On Tuesday, February 20, 2023, at 11:30 p.m., officers from the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) located Edward Loo in NW Portland. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community and PPB for their help in finding Loo.

Following a nationwide, competitive search, Gaoiran will begin his new leadership role on April 17.

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated severe weather shelters for anyone seeking shelter through the winter event from 2/14/2023 through 2/15/2023 at 10 am.

Ready to help your community in 2023? Check out the Sheriff’s Office Newsletter for more on all of the ways you can get involved!

Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaim February 2023 as Black History Month, honoring and affirming the many important contributions and rich diversity of Black community members.

A-Engrossed Ordinance No. 890, amending the Community Development Code (CDC) to support middle housing development, was unanimously approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during its regular Feb. 7 meeting.

Detectives located 46-year-old Onedonna Inthavong.

Drone and Canine Team Locate Theft Suspects

On Friday, February 3, 2023, at 3:17 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a theft call in the 26000 block of SW Wolsborn Avenue.

The Sheriff’s Office Recruitment Team is hosting a Hiring Workshop on THURSDAY, MARCH 2, from 6 PM – 8 PM at our Public Safety Training Center in Hillsboro (600 SW Walnut Street). This workshop is open to anyone interested in a law enforcement career.

Cameron will begin his new role on April 3, following a nationwide, competitive search.

State and local health officials are urging parents to stop using Diep Bao cream while its safety is investigated.

The Washington County Transit Study online open house and survey is open for public comment until March 12. All who live, work or travel in Washington County are invited to take the survey.

Joint statement from the Law Enforcement Council of Washington County

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated severe weather shelters for anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event.

The project team will be available from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Beaverton Resource Center to talk about the project.

The first-ever Tri-County regional Point-In-Time (PIT) Count will take place from Wednesday, January 25 to Tuesday, January 31st, 2023.