News

Media release re: presentation of results from May 2014 public opinion survey of registered Washington County voters regarding transportation funding issues and a proposed countywide vehicle registration fee for road maintenance.

The Urban Road Maintenance District Advisory Committee recommended six safety improvement projects for funding in fiscal year 2014-2015.

New Minor Betterment proposals submitted by July 15 will be considered by this year's selection committee.

The Urban Road Maintenance District maintains nearly 435 miles of local streets in urban unincorporated Washington County.

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.

Businesses that request a free workplace recycling evaluation will receive a Green Team kit containing reusable bags, durable drink tumblers and more.

The county plans to apply dust control treatment on some rural gravel roads to increase surface stability.

Media release announcing June 11, 2014 Open House for Springville Road (185th to 173rd) Project

Media release announcing Bethany Boulevard final paving May 12 – 23, 2014 - Expect delays

Media Release announcing Boones Ferry Road paving work begins May 8, 2014 – Expect Delays

"Building for Today, Planning for Tomorrow" is the theme of the 2014 National Public Works Week celebration. Public Works Week calls attention to the importance of public works in community life.

Washington County's Board of Commissioners has declared May 2014 National Building Safety Month. Each week features a different aspect of building safety.

Media release announcing Bethany Boulevard paving prep work April 28 – May 2 - Expect delays

Signs placed illegally along the road generate safety issues and complaints.

Media release announcing April 30, 2014 Open House for Farmington Road (Murray to Hocken) Project

Invitation to first Area 93 community plan open house at Sunset High School on April 10, 2014 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Washington County invites public review and comment of the 2014-2015 road maintenance program draft.

Media release announcing the April 3, 2014 open house for Baseline Road improvement project

Media release announcing March 19, 2014 Open House for Walnut Street Project

Media release encouraging residents to join Commissioner Schouten for a discussion of the Aloha-Reedville Study and Livable Community Plan on March 20, 2014