News

Mark Jennings has been promoted to Risk Manager for Washington County

Washington County Fleet Services announces the addition of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt into the County’s Motor Pool fleet.

Interim Manager for the County’s Information Technology Services Division, Chris Gensler, has been named Chief Information Technology Officer for Washington County.

Washington County is gearing up to convert to a cleaner, more sustainable fuel source for our diesel-burning vehicles. Moving away from fossil-based diesel will help to reduce particulate and greenhouse gas emissions from about 100 vehicles in our fleet.

The boat ramp at Hagg Lake's C-Ramp Recreation Area will be closed for several days for routine maintenance.

Washington County is entering the final stages of the seismic retrofit of the Charles D. Cameron Public Services Building in downtown Hillsboro.

Washington County was recently recognized for best practices in waste reduction and operational sustainability, becoming only the second government agency to receive a Gold Level Green Business Award.

Washington County Facilities and Parks Services works to maintain county-owned properties which includes an ongoing effort to combat invasive and noxious plant species. An invasive English holly tree was recently removed from the Courthouse grounds to protect the landscape, including six giant sequoia “heritage trees” planted by pioneers at the site in 1880.

Washington County has received the annual Risk Management Achievement Award from Oregon Public Risk Management Association (OR-PRiMA) for implementation of a successful, 24-hour Workers’ Compensation Injury Call Center.

Washington County has been recognized by the Portland Business Journal as one of Oregon’s healthiest employers for four years in a row.