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At their annual conference in Portland last week, the Association of Oregon Recyclers awarded its Recycler of the Year award in the education and promotion program category to the “Eat Smart, Waste Less Challenge.”

Eastbound Imbrie Drive at Cornelius Pass Road and the northbound left-turn lane from Cornelius Pass Road onto Imbrie Drive are expected to be closed from 9 p.m. June 23 through 9 a.m. June 28 as part of the Cornelius Pass Road widening project.

Agencies and organizations throughout Washington County will participate in a multi-state earthquake exercise this week. Public guidance about disaster preparedness is available at key websites.

Washington County Public Health is reminding people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

New proposals for small-scale road improvements received by July 15 will be considered in the next round of project selection. To be eligible, proposals must address a safety or connectivity issue on a County road.

Evergreen Parkway, east of Cornelius Pass Road at the railroad tracks, opened at about 1 p.m. today (May 27) two days ahead of schedule.

Dust control improves safety by increasing gravel road stability on curves and hills.

Night-time road work starts June 1 on Tualatin-Sherwood Rd and Hwy 99W

Visitors to Scoggins Valley Park at Henry Hagg Lake are urged to use personal floatation devices at all times, regardless of swimming ability. Parents and other responsible adults must monitor their children’s activities at all times and ensure they wear properly fitted PFDs when on, in or near the water.

Washington County’s approved $1 billion all-funds budget includes upgrades and repairs to facilities and technology as well as modest investments in mental health care, community engagement and affordable housing.

The 2014-2015 Urban Road Maintenance District Annual Report is available online. Nearly 95% of URMD streets are rated in "good" or better pavement condition.

The ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. on May 30 at the Veterans Memorial Gateway in Hillsboro.

Unofficial election-night results for the May 2016 primary election available after 8 p.m.

Elections officials are encouraging voters to drop ballots off as soon as possible today for the May 17 primary election. Official drop sites are available countywide.