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In August of 2014, a devastating tragedy resulted in the drowning deaths of four members of a close-knit Hillsboro family at Henry Hagg Lake. Washington County has been advised that the trial involving a wrongful death lawsuit brought by surviving family members against the County has been cancelled.

Chip seals are planned on several rural roads this summer.

This morning, the Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 15- 21 as National Public Works Week.

Former County Engineer, Greg Miller, Honored

Elected officials and leaders from state and local government joined affordable housing developer, Related Northwest, to mark the commencement of construction of Terrace Glen Apartments, a 144-unit affordable, intergenerational development.

Boards and Commissioners Vacancies Recruitment - Fall 2019

Find out about the county's efforts to identify and remove barriers to sustainable, green development. Watch short informational videos, read our research report, and provide your input.

“A cautious path forward” is reflected in the $811.3 million proposal outlined for the Washington County Budget Committee.

Fourth Annual Dogs on Parade 2009 to benefit Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter

County Opens River Road (Davis – Witch Hazel) and Witch Hazel Road (River Road – SE 39th Avenue)

The $2M in grants will be split among 12 community organizations, most that primarily serve the Latinx community. The organizations are using the money to hire and pay a living wage to at least 12 new promotores de salud, the Spanish term for community he

Mt. Richmond Road, between Patton Valley and South roads, is expected to close Sept. 9-Nov. 30 for a bridge replacement.

Bridge beams for the River Road bridge south Hillsboro will be delivered to the job site on May 19th and May 21st.

Chip sealing starts this week, tentative schedule published.

Code Enforcement Officer Proclamation

Washington County will soon begin a two-year construction project to ensure that the Charles D. Cameron Public Services Building (PSB) will withstand a major Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. Construction will start in early 2017 and is expected to continue through 2018. Some County services will be temporarily relocated during construction to nearby office space in downtown Hillsboro.

A unique collaboration involving the Washington County Juvenile Department, cuts across city and county lines to provide needed services to at-risk youth.

"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.

Gary Stockhoff will manage the new Engineering and Construction Services Division.