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County Boards Seek Candidates

Washington County is seeking applications to fill seats on this citizen committee that reviews and makes recommendations regarding the Urban Road Maintenance District (URMD).

Oregon Youth Authority Official with a Wealth of State and Local Experience Chosen to Lead Juvenile Department

The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members: Accessibility Advisory Committee, Developmental Disability Council

The Board of County Commissioners proclaim May 17-23, 2009 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

The Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 2009 as Bike Month in WA County

The Board of Commissioner's Extended Work Session has changed to 8:30 a.m. for their second Tuesday meeting of each month.

Budget Committee to consider approving County and Service District budgets for 2009-2010 fiscal year.

The Civil Service Commission is currently seeking applications for new members.

The Washington County Fairgrounds Revitalization Task Force will meet Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. in Rooms 113 B&C, Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 East Main Street, Hillsboro.

The Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 17 - 23, 2009 as National Public Works Week as a way to celebrate the contribution public work makes in our local community

County Boards Seek Candidates

Washington County and the City of Hillsboro plan to conduct separate earthquake drills Friday morning, April 24. The exercises are among several preparedness activities occurring throughout Oregon as part of National Earthquake Awareness Month.

Washington County replaced its current Web site today with a new design and improved capabilities. The look, feel and navigation of the county’s Web site are meant to make access to information and online services easier.

County Boards Seek Candidates. Groups to study issues and make recommendations The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members for Civil Service Commissioner and Solid Waste Advisory Committee

The Board of Commissioners recently proclaimed April 12 – April 18, 2009 as National Community Development Week as a way of providing recognition and appreciation of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).

Washington County Administrator Robert Davis announced today that Adolph A. "Val" Valfre, Jr., will lead the county’s Housing Services Department.

Give 10, Tell 10 Campaign - Community Relief Fund The Washington County Board of Commissioners have joined with jurisdictions, foundations, and businesses across the four-county area in declaring its support for the Community Relief Fund. The Fund is a collaboration organized by the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette that will benefit Community Action and Oregon Food Bank in our community.

Washington County residents are waking up to heavy accumulations of snow and scattered areas with icy conditions. Residents are advised to:

Federal help is available in the form of low-interest loans for citizens, homeowners, renters, businesses and farm-owners that suffered from the recent, record-breaking winter storms.