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New manager to oversee programs designed to improve the lives of low and moderate income Washington County residents.

Public agencies throughout Washington County plan to conduct a disaster exercise from 8 a.m. to mid-afternoon May 10. Learn more about readying your family for emergencies by visiting various preparedness websites.

Board Proclamation of May 2011 as Mental Health Awareness

Veterans and active-duty members of every military branch are encouraged to attend this dedication event at 2 p.m. near the Fair Complex/Hillsboro Airport MAX station.

Washington County will convene a service fair in Aloha this Saturday, October 16, as part of the county’s public information effort about countywide public safety and library renewal levies on the ballot this November. The service fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bales Thriftway at 17675 S.W. Farmington Road in Aloha.

Washington County will convene a service fair in Cornelius this Saturday, October 9, as part of the county’s public information effort about countywide public safety and library renewal levies on the ballot this November. The service fair will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cornelius Walmart at 220 N. Adair Street in Cornelius.

Washington County will convene a service fair in Garden Home this Wednesday, October 6, as part of the county’s public information effort about countywide public safety and library renewal levies on the ballot this November. The service fair will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Garden Home Recreation Center on 7475 S.W. Olson Road.

Proclamation for Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day, October 10, 2010

Washington County will convene a service fair at Bethany Village this Saturday, October 2, as part of the county’s public information effort about countywide public safety and library renewal levies on the ballot this November. The service fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the fountain at N.W. Bethany Boulevard and N.W. Central Drive.

Washington County will convene a service fair at the Forest Grove Farmers Market this Wednesday, September 29, as part of the county’s public information effort about countywide public safety and library renewal levies on the ballot this November. The service fair will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Main Street between 21st and Pacific Avenue in Forest Grove.

The Washington County Fair Board and members of the Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 109 of the former PCC Hillsboro Center at 102 SW Washington Street, Hillsboro. The Fair Board intends to develop a multi-year plan that provides vision and strategic direction for the annual Fair event.

Partners for a Sustainable Washington County Community is teaching a Portland Community College Community Education class on Wednesday nights this fall called “Our Green Washington County.” The class will be a sustainability education course with discussion and site visits to partner locations.

Washington County will convene a service fair at Cedar Mill Farmers Market this Saturday, September 11, as part of the county’s public information effort about countywide public safety and library renewal levies on the ballot this November. The service fair will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 13565 NW Cornell Road, Portland.

Washington County’s public information effort about countywide public safety and library levies on the ballot this November will include eight events designed to inform voters. The first event will begin 5 p.m. Friday, August 27, as part of the Tualatin Concert on the Commons at 8325 SW Nyberg Street, Tualatin.

Anyone with information regarding Kyron Horman’s whereabouts is asked to call the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office tip line (503) 261-2847, or to dial 911 with emergency information. An informational flyer is also available.

To help answer questions about the 2010 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau will open Questionnaire Assistance Centers throughout Washington County from March 19 through April 19. Remember, we can't move forward until you mail your completed census form back!

Residents of Washington County are invited to take a brief Web survey about natural hazards that could impact our community.

Close to 100 best practices for sustainable automotive services were recognized in a widely respected award to the Fleet Services Division of the Washington County Support Services Department.

Next director of LUT to begin service in March 2010.

Next director of the Department of Community Corrections to begin service in July 2010.