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Washington County’s Deflection Program is a collaboration among Health and Human Services, the District Attorney’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office, Community Corrections, Behavioral Health Resource Network providers, and peer-delivered services.

To help address questions that may arise when staff are present in neighborhoods, the County is providing advance notice of upcoming reappraisal activities.

Deflexión es una colaboración entre el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, la Fiscalía del Distrito, la Oficina del Sheriff, Correccionales Comunitarios, proveedores de la Red de Recursos de Salud Conductual y servicios prestados por pares.

Para responder a preguntas que puedan surgir cuando el personal del Condado este presente en los vecindarios, el Condado está dando aviso con anticipación sobre estas actividades de revaluación.

Additional shelter capacity will be open from 08/24/2025 11 AM to 08/25/2025 7 PM

Washington County received its StormReady designation from the National Weather Service on July 9, 2025.

On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the Washington County Community Violence Reduction Team (CoVRT) executed four simultaneous search warrants at residences in Washington County.

Moody’s Ratings “Aaa” rating comes as the county conducted a sale of full faith and credit bonds to support transportation improvement projects.

Beginning July 14, 2025, passport services in Washington County will require an appointment, with limited walk-in availability offered on Wednesdays.

Due to budget reductions, child support efforts will now be handled by the State of Oregon.

Styer begins his appointment overseeing the Finance Department after serving as interim CFO for six months and after five years of leading the Sheriff’s Office’s Business Administration team before that.

Since August 8th, 2025, Detectives with the Washington County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Team (MCT) have investigated the discovery of human remains found in the Tualatin River.

A partir del 14 de julio de 2025, los servicios de pasaportes en el Condado de Washington requerirán una cita, con disponibilidad limitada sin cita previa los miércoles.

Investigators are taking a renewed look at the 1994 killing of 85-year-old Veta Hardebeck, who was found deceased outside her home on a rural farm in Gaston, Oregon.

Join Washington County, the cities of Sherwood and Tualatin, and the Willamette Water Supply Program in celebrating the completion of three Tualatin-Sherwood Road and Roy Rogers Road projects a ribbon-cutting event on Monday, Oct. 20.

This facility houses a variety of community services to support people with substance use disorders and other behavioral health conditions. It is one of two locations for the County’s Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT).

Dr. Jennifer Cearley has been named Juvenile Services Director, following a nationwide, competitive search.

The County has issued a statement regarding a lawsuit filed by the ACLU and Disability Rights Oregon alleging that people with mental illness are being denied equal access to emergency response services.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office Foundation, will host the 18th Annual Washington County K9 Trials at the Hillsboro Stadium, located at 4450 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR.

Mark your calendar for the 2025 Washington County K9 Trials competition! Join us for a FREE FAMILY EVENT as law enforcement K9 teams compete for first place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Hillsboro Stadium.