Washington County
Recent News About Washington County
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Climate Justice for Generations
Climate Justice for Generations
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Washington County ordinance supports more housing ownership options
A-Engrossed Ordinance No. 890, amending the Community Development Code (CDC) to support middle housing development, was unanimously approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners during its regular Feb. 7 meeting.
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Participate in the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan online open house
Review the ways many public agencies and cities within Washington County plan to reduce the impacts of natural disasters by participating in an online open house through March 5.
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Ramon Cameron appointed director of Washington County Juvenile Department
County Administrator Tanya Ange has appointed Ramon (Ray) Cameron to be director of the Washington County Juvenile Department. Cameron will join the county on April 3, after serving as the associate commissioner of the New York City Department of Probation since 2019.
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High lead levels found in two tubes of Diep Bao cream used to treat eczema in babies
The following news item is from the Oregon Health Authority, in collaboration with Washington County Public Health and Multnomah County Health Department.
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Attend the Huntington Avenue pedestrian improvement open house
Share feedback about the Huntington Avenue pedestrian improvement project and speak to the design team during an open house from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Beaverton Resource Center, 13565 SW Walker Road.
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DUII Driver Arrested After Morning Crash
On Thursday, December 29, 2022, at about 10:50 a.m., Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to an injury crash near NW Bethany Blvd and NW Claremont Dr. Witnesses reported that a 2022 blue Ford Mustang ran a stop sign and crashed into a blue 2010 Toyota Prius.
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Flood gates closed on Fern Hill Road; use alternate routes
The flood gates at Fern Hill Road are closed due to high water.
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Washington County 2023 Legislative Agendas
The Board of Commissioners recently adopted the Washington County agenda for the 2023 session of the Oregon State Legislature, as well as the agenda for the next session of the U.S. Congress.
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Prevent flu and other respiratory viruses
If you’ve been following the news, you know that respiratory viruses are rampant right now.
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"Serious deficiencies" in County information security
County Auditor John Hutzler informed the Board of County Commissioners on December 6 of "serious deficiencies" in County information security controls.
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Washington County mental health and addictions center to resume limited walk-in services
Starting Monday, December 12, the Hawthorn Walk-in Center for mental health and addictions care will resume walk-in services during limited hours of 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Denney Road open house is Dec. 8
Comment on the Denney Road Project from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Beaverton Operations Center, 9600 SW Allen Blvd.
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Board of Commissioners Town Hall September 28
The public is cordially invited to join the Board of County Commissioners for their third quarterly Town Hall of the year on Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m.
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Census Bureau reports Washington County population was 589,481 in 2019
Washington County had a population of 589,481 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West PDX Today.
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Census Bureau reports Washington County population was 595,761 in 2020
Washington County had a population of 595,761 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West PDX Today.
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Washington County ranked first in Oregon for resident earnings in 2018
Washington County ranked first among counties in Oregon by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Washington County ranked first in Oregon for resident earnings in 2019
Washington County ranked first among counties in Oregon by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.