News

The Washington County Budget Committee received the proposed budget today for next fiscal year.

The public is invited to celebrate the culmination of the OR National Guard training exercise at the Washington County Fair Complex which resulted in many improvements to the site. An equipment exhibition and dedication ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 15, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

The Oregon National Guard IRT program will provide labor and equipment to repair and improve numerous areas around the Fair Complex starting Monday, May 6, 2013.

The public is invited to attend some upcoming, local events designed to raise awareness about child abuse in our community and learn ways to protect children.

The Hillsboro School District is gaining attention for a partnership with Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling to improve recycling at all of the district’s 35 schools and administration office.

With the walking dead poised to destroy civilization as we know it, planning for the zombie apocalypse seems worthy of our all-out efforts. On the bright side, getting ready for zombies will also have us in good shape in the event of other disasters and community-wide emergencies. Whether it be earthquakes, winter storms, or even a terrorist attack, our future survival just may hinge on how much time and effort we spend now on getting ready.

Washington County, Oregon Garbage and Recycling Collection Service Interruptions (January 2011)

Washington County and the family of Lukus Glenn announced today that they have reached a settlement of all outstanding issues in the case of Glenn v. Washington County, U.S. District Court No. 3:08-CV-950-MO.

The Annual Washington County Facilities & Parks Services Energy Fair is expanding this year to include an additional focus on Emergency Preparedness.

Free Spanish Sustainability Workshop will take place on September 18, 2012.

Westside Economic Alliance director to begin new job in September 2012.

Washington County has recently installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the parking lot of the Cameron Public Services Building in Hillsboro.

Attendees of the 2012 Washington County Fair encouraged to use Light Rail to relieve parking congestion.

Washington County Solid Waste Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on June 14, 2012 at 10 AM.

Washington County Hosts Free “Clean & Green Communities” Workshop for Multifamily Community Managers

Businesses Urged to Donate Excess Food to Help Local Families in Need

Next director of the Juvenile Department to begin in July 2012.

Agencies throughout Washington County plan to conduct disaster exercises this week. Learn more about readying your family for emergencies by visiting various preparedness websites.

This baseline report is intended to help the county reduce the negative impact of greenhouse gas emissions on human health, the economy and the environment.

By implementing key measures for conserving energy, Washington County receives the EPA’s Energy Star designation for its flagship building.