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The Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling Program and the City of Portland Master Recycler Program are offering an eight-week Master Recycling course starting September 9, 2015.

Forecasters predict that temperatures will climb into the high 90s and perhaps even into the triple digits starting on Friday and lasting for several days. Washington County Public Health is reminding people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

Washington County WIC will be at farmers markets all summer long in Beaverton, Forest Grove, Hillsboro and Tigard, distributing Farm Direct Nutrition dollars to WIC participants.

Washington County to fund four safety net clinics.

As people spend more time outdoors with the arrival of summer, Washington County Public Health officials are reminding residents of the potential dangers of bats and rabies.

The ceremony takes place on Monday, May 25, at 2 p.m.

The Summit of Hope takes place on May 13 and is open to anyone interested in suicide prevention.

Six-Week Series Helps Caregivers Care for Themselves, May-June 2015

Washington County Health and Human Services will present the 13th Annual Public Health Recognition Awards on Thursday, April 9, 2 p.m., in the Public Services Building auditorium

The free five-week series is designed for family members and other unpaid caregivers who provide care for older adults in the home

All middle schoolers are invited to submit entries for possible inclusion in a statewide calendar.

Hillsboro Library donates 675 books to Washington County WIC for families and children

Deadline for nominations is March 6. Awards ceremony and reception to take place on April 9.

The new code will be a modern, enforceable instrument for the protection of people and pets in our community.

Community input is sought from older adults, veterans and people with disabilities in Washington County.

Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the Washington County Fair Complex

A day-long conference is being offered on Friday, November 14. It is free for unpaid family caregivers.

An information and orientation session will take place on Thursday, October 30, at the Beaverton Activities Center.

Mortell has more than 30 years of public health experience, first with Multnomah County and most recently as chief operations officer for Clark County Public Health.

Gidget, the Pennsylvania dog that ended up in Oregon, will be going home soon, thanks to the company that manufactured her microchip.