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Clover Court Update No. 5
Updated information is available regarding the proposed Clover Court homes near SW 170th and Bany Road.
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Clover Court Update No. 4
Updated information is available regarding the proposed Clover Court homes near SW 170th and Bany Road.
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Clover Court Update No. 3
Updated information is available regarding the proposed Clover Court homes near SW 170th and Bany Road.
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Clover Court Update No. 2
Work to complete an environmental review of the proposed Clover Court homes near SW 170th and Bany Road continues this month with some contractor activity on the site. The Board of Commissioners has not yet scheduled a meeting to decide on a land transfer.
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Clover Court Community Meeting
Washington County and the Luke-Dorf nonprofit organization convened a community meeting last month about a proposed six-home development meant to help address chronic homelessness.
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Washington County Answers Questions about Garbage Collection in Storm Aftermath
Information for people whose garbage wasn't picked up this week due to the winter storm
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Health and Human Services
Food Waste Prevention Campaign Wins State Award
At their annual conference in Portland last week, the Association of Oregon Recyclers awarded its Recycler of the Year award in the education and promotion program category to the “Eat Smart, Waste Less Challenge.”
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Washington County Receives Homeless Assistance Grant from HUD
Washington County has been awarded $3.4 million in Continuum of Care Program grant funds, under the new Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act. In partnership, Washington County and non-profits will provide housing and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness.
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Creating New Opportunity for Affordable Housing
Washington County celebrates an innovative public-private partnership to expand affordable housing with a groundbreaking ceremony at the new Sunset Garden Apartments on SW Jenkins, West of SW 158th Avenue in Beaverton.
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Higher Cost of Housing Increases Homelessness
Higher Cost of Housing Increases Homelessness, 2015 Washington County
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Housing Assistance Waitlist Opening
Housing Assistance Waitlist Opening Media Release
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Enrollment Open for Master Recycling Class
Applications are being accepted through August 14 for the Master Recycling series.
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New Law in Effect Regarding Housing Choice (Section 8) Voucher Program
As of July 1, 2014, Oregon law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to someone based upon their use of a Section 8 voucher as a source of income.
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Washington County to Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Increase to Garbage and Recycling Collection Rates
The meeting will take place on Thursday, June 12, 10 a.m., at the Public Services Building auditorium, 155 N. First Avenue, Hillsboro. Any person may attend the meeting and provide comments to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee regarding the proposed rate changes.
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Take Workplace Recycling to the Next Level with Washington County’s Help
Businesses that request a free workplace recycling evaluation will receive a Green Team kit containing reusable bags, durable drink tumblers and more.
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Washington County Reminds Residents About Possible Delays in Garbage Collection Due to Winter Weather
Due to the winter weather, residents may see a delay in their garbage collection. Full details are available on county's website.
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Deadline to Become a Master Recycler Approaches
Deadline to Become a Master Recycler Approaches. Register by December 18 at noon.
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Enroll Now to Become a Master Recycler
Enroll Now to Become a Master Recycler - Enrollment is underway for the 8-week series that starts in January 2014
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Hillsboro School District Milk Carton Recycling Effort Draws National Attention
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.
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