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Elections Office is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, May 20, 2025

Your Vote, Your Community: Special District Election Approaches

Ballots for the Special District Election must be received or postmarked by May 20, 2025. Drop Boxes are open countywide, and the Elections office will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day to assist voters.
Media release Washington County
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Area 93 web page and email updates available

Metro, Multnomah and Washington counties have partnered to provide the public with updated information about a proposal to change the Washington-Multnomah county line in this unique area.
News article Land Use & Transportation
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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)
Cornelius Armed Robbery

Multiple Guns Recovered in an Armed Robbery

On Monday, May 15, 2023, at 8:40 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the City of Cornelius responded to an armed robbery near the 200 block of Northwest 338 Ave in Hillsboro, Oregon.Three suspects were later located and arrested.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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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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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)
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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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
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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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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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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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Grand Jury Indicts Serial Commercial Burglar

Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a burglary call at a coffee shop near NW Cornell Road and NW Saltzman Road. When deputies arrived, they learned someone had forced their way into the building and taken clothing and a safe.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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May is Building Safety Month

The Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaimed May National Building Safety Month during its regular meeting May 4, in support of work performed by Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) staff.
Media release Land Use & Transportation
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Board of Commissioners Town Hall March 9

On March 9, the Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold a second virtual Town Hall focused on the County’s budget process and efforts to center equity in the provision of County services.
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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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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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