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Legislative appointment for Oregon Senate District 18

Clackamas County, Multnomah County and Washington county commissioners will hold a joint virtual meeting on November 29 to select a replacement for the vacated State Senate District 18 seat.
Media release Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
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Chair Harrington’s 2021 End of Year Address

On Tuesday, December 14, at 4 p.m., Washington County Board Chair Kathryn Harrington will offer her annual End of Year message.
Media release Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
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Board of Commissioners Town Hall June 2021

On Monday, June 28, the Washington County Board of Commissioners will host a virtual Town Hall with a focus on mental health programs and community resources.
Media release Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
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Indoor mask requirement lifted

In light of new guidance from the Oregon Health Authority, Washington County has lifted mask mandates in most County facilities. All visitors who prefer to wear a mask are encouraged to do so.
Media release County Administrative Office
Shoplifting Blitz

Multiple Persons Arrested in Shoplifting Blitz

On Friday, December 9, 2022, deputies and detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office partnered with local loss prevention employees to saturate a specific area and deter retail theft.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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$2M ARPA investment in utility relief

New collaboration to relieve some Washington County households for past-due water bills due to the economic hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 7th, 2022, the Board of Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with Clean Water Services
News article County Administrative Office
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Launch of new Board agenda management system

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will begin using a new online agenda management system, beginning with their regular business meeting on April 27.
Media release Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Missing Located, Garza

Update: Missing Person Located

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, just after 4:00 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies located Epifanio Garza after searching the Barney Reservoir area. He was found unharmed and returned safely to his family.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Driver Rams Patrol Car, Injures Deputy While Attempting to Flee

On November 28, 2022, at 11:30 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies got information that 25-year-old Anthony Kiontae Czerniejewski was in an apartment in the 2400 block of SW Ecole Ave., within the Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District (ESPD).
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Director Appointment for Assessment and Taxation

Joe Nelson brings close to 30 years of experience serving Washington County, most recently as interim director and previously as manager of the department’s Appraisal Division.
Media release Assessment and Taxation
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Severe Weather Shelters open 2/14/2023 to 2/15/2023

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated severe weather shelters for anyone seeking shelter through the winter event from 2/14/2023 through 2/15/2023 at 10 am.
Media release Housing Services
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Board of Commissioners schedule Town Hall for December 2

On Thursday, December 2, the Washington County Board of Commissioners will host a virtual Town Hall with a focus on the County’s budget process and efforts to center equity in the provision of County services.
Media release Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
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Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist Opening July 26

The Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC) will accept applications for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, formally Section 8 between July 26 and August 4, 2021.
News article Housing Services