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Court Ruling on Ordinance 878

September 23, 2022

Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Erwin rules that Washington County is pre-empted in enacting a local ban.

News article Health and Human Services

Notice of funding opportunity for nonprofit business support organizations

September 23, 2022

A notice of funding opportunity is now available for Washington County nonprofit business support organizations.

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PACT Act greatly expands veteran benefits

September 23, 2022

The PACT Act, a new law passed earlier this month, expands Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. Veterans previously denied benefits should reapply.

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First ARPA Annual Report

September 23, 2022

In a comprehensive 73-page report, Washington County outlines its use of funds resulting from the federal the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which created the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) to ensure local governments can respond to the pu

News article Pandemic Recovery and American Rescue Plan

Washington County selects provider, architect for future addictions treatment center

September 23, 2022

CODA, Inc. has been selected as the intensive services provider, and Holst Architecture will lead the design of both CATT buildings.

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El Condado de Washington ha aprobado programa de tarifas reducidas para los servicios de basura y reciclaje, el primer programa de su tipo en Oregón

September 23, 2022

A partir del 1 de enero del 2023, los miembros de la comunidad en áreas no incorporadas del Condado de Washington que subsistan en o, por debajo del 185 % del nivel federal de pobreza que se suscriban al servicio de basura y reciclaje de una de las nueve

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Washington County greenlights reduced rate program for garbage and recycling services – the first of its kind in Oregon

September 23, 2022

Starting January 1, 2023, unincorporated Washington County community members living at or below 185% of the federal poverty level who subscribe to garbage and recycling service from one of the county’s nine franchised companies will be eligible for a new

Media release Health and Human Services

Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter open on Fourth of July to reunite lost pets with owners

September 23, 2022

The Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter in Hillsboro will be open on Monday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for limited services, including stray dog intake and reunions between lost animals and their owners.

Media release Animal Services

El centro de cuidado de la salud mental y adicciones del condado de Washington suspende los servicios sin cita previa

September 23, 2022

El Hawthorn Walk-in Center, centro para la atención para la salud mental y adicciones, que normalmente brinda atención sin cita, a partir del miércoles 15 de junio y hasta nuevo aviso, no podrá aceptar visitas sin cita previa.

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Washington County center for mental health and addictions care to halt walk-in services

September 23, 2022

Starting Wednesday, June 15, and continuing until further notice, the Hawthorn Walk-in Center for mental health and addictions care will not be able to accept walk-ins. Help is available via the crisis line.

Media release Health and Human Services

WIC puede proveer alimentos nutritivos y apoyo para la lactancia materna a 24,000 personas más en el área metropolitana de Portland.

September 24, 2022

Los Condados de Washington, Clackamas y Multnomah tienen la capacidad de dar servicios al doble de las personas que actualmente participan en el programa federal WIC.

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Portland area WIC programs can provide nutritious food and breastfeeding support to 24,000 additional people

September 23, 2022

Washington, Clackamas and Multnomah counties have the capacity to serve twice the number of people they currently serve with the federally funded WIC program.

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Washington County to end outdated contract with ambulance provider in June of 2023

September 23, 2022

The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to withdraw from its contract with ambulance provider Metro West on June 30, 2023, at the end of the current 18-month contract period.

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El Condado de Washington se prepara para lanzar el nuevo programa Recycle+

September 23, 2022

Este servicio opcional, que comienza el 1 de julio del 2022, brindará a los miembros de la comunidad en las áreas urbanas no incorporadas del condado de Washington la oportunidad de reciclar materiales no incluidos en el servicio de reciclaje regular.

Media release Health and Human Services

Five community groups honored for improving access to care and services during the pandemic

September 23, 2022

Public Health honors groups for improving access

Media release Health and Human Services

Grandparents and other older relatives raising children invited to new caregiving series

September 23, 2022

This free three-part series will provide a safe and welcoming space for caregivers to connect with each other, learn new skills and get access to community resources.

Media release Health and Human Services

County animal shelter to remove incinerator following years of decreased use

September 23, 2022

The incinerator at Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter that was once used to cremate euthanized animals will be removed in the coming days.

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Solicitud de Manifestaciones de Interés (RFEI)

September 24, 2022

Se invita a los socios de la comunidad local a solicitar una oportunidad de asociación con el Condado de Washington a través de una Solicitud de Expresión de Interés

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Ordinance 878 is on hold

September 23, 2022

Petitioners have surpassed the required number of signatures to refer Ordinance 878 regarding flavored tobacco to the voters at the May 2022 election.

News article Health and Human Services

Local organizations work together to spay and neuter cats and kittens

June 12, 2022

More cats and kittens in the Portland metro region are getting spayed and neutered thanks to a collaboration between Washington County Animal Services and Cat Adoption Team.

Media release Health and Human Services

Court Ruling on Ordinance 878

Notice of funding opportunity for nonprofit business support organizations

PACT Act greatly expands veteran benefits

First ARPA Annual Report

Washington County selects provider, architect for future addictions treatment center

El Condado de Washington ha aprobado programa de tarifas reducidas para los servicios de basura y reciclaje, el primer programa de su tipo en Oregón

Washington County greenlights reduced rate program for garbage and recycling services – the first of its kind in Oregon

Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter open on Fourth of July to reunite lost pets with owners

El centro de cuidado de la salud mental y adicciones del condado de Washington suspende los servicios sin cita previa

Washington County center for mental health and addictions care to halt walk-in services

WIC puede proveer alimentos nutritivos y apoyo para la lactancia materna a 24,000 personas más en el área metropolitana de Portland.

Portland area WIC programs can provide nutritious food and breastfeeding support to 24,000 additional people

Washington County to end outdated contract with ambulance provider in June of 2023

El Condado de Washington se prepara para lanzar el nuevo programa Recycle+

Five community groups honored for improving access to care and services during the pandemic

Grandparents and other older relatives raising children invited to new caregiving series

County animal shelter to remove incinerator following years of decreased use

Solicitud de Manifestaciones de Interés (RFEI)

Ordinance 878 is on hold

Local organizations work together to spay and neuter cats and kittens

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