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Due to the loss of electrical power affecting several buildings in the downtown Hillsboro area, Washington County is halting all operations except for those supporting winter storm response, the animal shelter and emergency or other 24-hour services.

The FY 2020-21 Road Maintenance Program was approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during its regular meeting on June 16. The program outlines the Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) road maintenance activities.

Washington County elections officials are encouraging voters to drop ballots off as soon as possible for Tuesday’s primary election so that all ballots are processed in a timely manner. The Elections Office will offer extra hours on Saturday and two days of drive-through service on Monday and Tuesday.

Visite la jornada de puertas abiertas virtual para ver el borrador de requisitos de un programa de licencias para alquiler a corto plazo propuesto en la zona urbana no incorporada del condado de Washington.

In a special edition of Tualatin Valley Community Television's "County Talk," County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington interviews Dr. Christina Baumann, M.D., Washington County's Health Officer, about when, why and how we should wear facial coverings.

Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Planning and Development Services Division will be relocating to the Adams Crossing and Adams Annex buildings. Permitting, building, planning and County Surveyor offices will be closed July 27 and 30

Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Planning and Development Services Division will be relocating to the Adams Crossing and Adams Annex buildings. Permitting, building, planning and County Surveyor offices will be closed July 27 and 30

The 16th annual Washington County Family Caregiver Conference will take place on Friday, November 15, 2019, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Tuality Health Education Center, 334 SE 8th Ave, Hillsboro.

Though the National Weather Service is reporting some warmer temperatures, and though some of the ice is starting to melt, road conditions remain hazardous. Washington County and Oregon Department of Transportation continue to encourage travelers to stay home, if possible.

Washington County’s Office of Community Development, in partnership with the City of Beaverton, has been awarded the National Community Development Association’s 2014 John A. Sasso Award for outstanding community efforts in recognizing the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships programs.

Washington County will convene a service fair in Cornelius this Saturday, October 9, as part of the county’s public information effort about countywide public safety and library renewal levies on the ballot this November. The service fair will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cornelius Walmart at 220 N. Adair Street in Cornelius.

Washington County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is holding a public hearing to receive comment on proposed revisions to the current Administrative Rules that address EMS within the county. The meeting will take place on May 2, 2019, 8:30-9:30 a.m., at 20665 SW Blanton Street, Aloha.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for freezing rain, sleet and snow through Sunday evening. Washington County is urging all travelers to stay home and off county-maintained roads during the storm this weekend.

The Washington County Committee for Community Involvement meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Location: Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Community Room, 20665 SW Blanton Street, Aloha.