Washington County Sheriff’s Office K9 apprehends suspect with felony warrants in Beaverton

A suspect wanted for multiple felony warrants was apprehended by Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies using K9 Griff after fleeing on foot in Beaverton. Authorities say Rafael Ortiz faces several charges related to an earlier domestic violence case. Community members are encouraged to provide any relevant information or footage.



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Who from West Portland area’s former high school standouts will be active on Wednesday, Dec. 3?

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, this former West Portland area high school standout will be in action.


Joanna S. Russell President

College costs increased for all Sumner College students during 2022-23 school year

Tuition increased by 11.2% for the 2022-23 academic year at Sumner College, according to recent data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Joseph B. Edlow, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

West PDX Today publication area employers filed 30,462 H-2A petitions throughout 2024

Employers within the West PDX Today publication area submitted 30,462 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
DA, Elizabeth Jungman, J.D., M.P.H. Chief of Staff of the FDA

How many FDA citations were issued in cities within Washington County in Q3

There were seven companies in cities associated with Washington County that received FDA citations as a result of seven inspections conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2025, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Which ex-West Portland area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Nov. 24?

These former West Portland area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Nov. 24.


John Marandas member of Oregon State Bar - Region 7

Washington County: 882 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of October

There were 882 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Washington County as of October, according to the Oregon State Bar.
Mark Raza Principal Deputy Chief Counsel - FDA

How many companies in cities in Washington County received FDA inspections in Q3?

There were 19 companies in cities associated with Washington County that received 20 FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Xeiden Padasdao and Aidan Owens

Which high school alumni from West Portland area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

These former West Portland area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 8.