General News
Virtual Ribbon-Cutting held for The Fields Affordable Housing Project - Release date: 01/15/2021
A physically distanced virtual ribbon-cutting celebrates the opening of The Fields, an affordable housing project in Tigard
UPDATES ADDED 1/7/21--Statewide moratorium on evictions extended to June 30, 2021 - Release date: 01/07/2021
Under the new Oregon law, renters must deliver a signed declaration to their landlords.
ACTUALIZACIONES AÑADIDAS 1/7/21--Moratoria estatal sobre desalojos extendida hasta el 30 de junio de 2021 - Release date: 01/07/2021
Bajo una nueva ley estatal, los desalojos por falta de pago no se permiten hasta después del 30 de junio de 2021.
COVID-19 Town Hall Questions and Answers - Release date: 12/12/2020
Find information here that was provided at the Board of Commissioners' Town Hall about the COVID-19 on Dec. 12, 2020.
Salud Pública del Condado de Washington apoya el nuevo marco de trabajo de la gobernadora - Release date: 11/25/2020
Salud Pública del Condado de Washington apoya el nuevo marco de trabajo anunciado hoy por la gobernadora Kate Brown. Tenemos la esperanza de que este nuevo enfoque sea más fácil de entender tanto para el público como para los negocios y empresas, y que ayude a frenar la propagación del COVID-19 en nuestro condado y Oregon.
Washington County Public Health supports governor’s new framework - Release date: 11/25/2020
Washington County Public Health supports the new framework announced today by Governor Kate Brown. We are hopeful this new approach will be easier for the public and businesses to understand and will help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon and in Washington County.
Declaración de la División de Salud Pública del Condado de Washington con respecto al anuncio de la Gobernadora sobre las “dos semanas de congelación” - Release date: 11/13/2020
Las nuevas medidas anunciadas hoy por la gobernadora Kate Brown son necesarias para frenar la propagación del coronavirus en Oregon y en el condado de Washington.
Washington County Public Health’s statement regarding governor’s “two-week freeze” - Release date: 11/13/2020
The new measures announced today by Governor Kate Brown are necessary to slow the spread of coronavirus in Oregon and in Washington County.
Native American Heritage Month Proclamation - Release date: 11/05/2020
The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed November 2020 as Native American Heritage Month in Washington County.
Where to find 2020 General Election Results - Release date: 11/03/2020
Here is how you can find the 2020 Washington County General Election Results starting at 8 p.m.
Error discovered in ballot explanation wording of four state measures - Release date: 10/16/2020
Error results in inclusion of extra word in the explanation of the result of the vote section of four state measures on ballot
Washington County Launches Safe Sleep RV Program in Hillsboro - Release date: 10/09/2020
Washington County’s emergency response to COVID-19 continues with the opening of a temporary, managed RV camping area for houseless adults.
Voter Registration Deadline for November election is approaching fast - Release date: 10/01/2020
Those who want to participate in the November General Election have until October 13, 2020 to register to vote.
October 2020 is National Community Planning Month - Release date: 10/01/2020
“Planning Is Essential for Recovery” is the theme for National Community Planning Month, celebrated every October by the American Planning Association (APA).
Oregon Cultural Trust CARES grant program - Release date: 09/24/2020
Concerns over meeting federal standards for transmitting Oregon Cultural Trust CARES grant funds prompted Washington County to refrain from participating in the program.
County buildings open on schedule Friday, Sept. 18 - Release date: 09/18/2020
All county facilities are returning to their usual schedules today after multiple days of closure due to wildfire smoke.
County buildings to remain closed Thursday, September 17 - Release date: 09/16/2020
All Washington County facilities will remain closed to the public throughout Thursday, September 17, due to continued poor air quality.
09/16/2020 Daily Wildfire Update - Release date: 09/16/2020
Sept. 16, 2020 Update on the Chehalem/Mountain/Bald Peak and Powerline (Hagg Lake area) wildfires. Updates will be provided daily by the Washington County Wildfire Complex Joint Information Center.
County buildings to remain closed Wednesday, September 16 - Release date: 09/15/2020
All Washington County facilities will remain closed to the public throughout Wednesday, September 16, due to continued poor air quality.
09/15/2020 Daily Wildfire Update - Release date: 09/15/2020
Sept. 15, 2020 Update on the Chehalem/Mountain/Bald Peak and Powerline (Hagg Lake area) wildfires. Updates will be provided daily by the Washington County Wildfire Complex Joint Information Center.
