City of Hillsboro can Apply for Digital Equity Grant

The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Comcast Corporation Announce New $1.5 Million Grant Awards Program

Staffing Shortage Impacts Patients At Hawthorn Mental Health Center

The Hawthorn Walk-In Center for mental health and addiction care will longer accept walk-in appointments as of Wednesday, the county said.

Washington County Sheriff Reports 3rd In-Custody Death In 6 Weeks

The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported Friday a third in-custody death in the past six weeks.

Washington County Ending Ambulance Contract With Metro West

The county said that the contract, in place since 1997, does not give the county ability to make needed improvements to EMS services.

Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington Wins Second Term

Kathryn Harrington, the Washington County chair, beat out Hillsboro city Councilor Beach Pace to win a second term.

Jail Inmate Dies In Custody: Washington County Sheriff

The Washington County Sheriff's Office announced that an inmate died for the second time in just over a month.

Washington County Government Experiences Internet Outage

The county said that outage was the result of hardware issues, not a malicious attack. They don't know when services will be back.

Hillsboro Asks Voters To Approve Measure To Fund Police, Fire, Parks

Measure 34-311 would continue a levy first passed 1998 that helps fund the police, fire and parks departments in the city.

Washington County Government: Board Members' Statement Supporting Roe V. Wade

Since the Roe v. Wade decision of 1973, those opposed to abortion, have sought ways to diminish the power of the law. The Hyde Amendment ...

Hillsboro Will Celebrate Public Workers With May 21 Event

Hillsboro's Civic Center Plaza will be the site of a celebration of the city's public workers on May 21.

Man Found Dead In Washington County Jail, Was Awaiting Trial For Theft

Bryce Bybee, a 22-year-old from Sherwood, was found dead in his cell on Easter Sunday.

Oregon Top Administrative Law Judge Charged In Child Pornography Case

Judge John Michael Mann was placed on administrative leave after being charged in a child pornography case.

Washington County Recovery Partnership Unites Local Governments

The governments of Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Washington County are working together to make sure pandemic relief is equitable.

Hillsboro Council Meetings Are Now In Person And Virtual

See the latest announcement from the City of Hillsboro.

Washington County Government: Board Proclamation In Support Of Ukrainian People

See the latest announcement from the Washington County Government.

Washington County Government: 2022 February Ice Update 2

Washington County buildings are opening on schedule this morning. Employees and the public are encouraged to travel cautiously as a dust ...

Washington County Government: 2022 February Ice Update 1

Washington County buildings are opening on schedule this morning. Employees and the public are encouraged to travel cautiously as ice ma ...

Washington County Government: Census 2020 Findings Part 1

The first wave of findings from the decennial census are now available. Find out what Census 2020 reveals about Washington County's popu ...

Washington County Government: Request For Expressions Of Interest (RFEI)

Local community partners are invited to apply for a partnership opportunity with Washington County through a Request for Expression of I ...

Washington County Government: Ordinance 878 Is On Hold

Retailers in Washington County are allowed to sell flavored tobacco and there will be no enforcement.

Washington County Flavored Tobacco Ban On Hold, Petition Filed

A petition to end the Washington County ban on selling flavored tobacco products has been filed, putting the ban on hold.

Washington County Government: Black History Month Proclamation 2022

The proclamation recognizes the notable contributions that people of African descent have made to our country and celebrates the rich di ...

Nick Kristof, Secretary Of State Make Opposing Arguments In Court

Kristof wants to succeed Governor Brown. Secretary of State Shemia Fagan says that he doesn't qualify for the ballot.

Hillsboro-Area Unemployment Still Low: New Update

The Washington County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Washington County Government: 2021 December Snow And Ice Storm Update 4

In keeping with the Washington County Inclement Weather Policy, employees should coordinate with their supervisors about any adjustments ...

Washington County Government: 2021 December Snow And Ice Storm Update 3

Update: Washington County Circuit Court will open at 8 a.m. today.

Washington County Government: 2021 December Snow And Ice Storm Update 2

The county's P5 parking lot and much of the parking structure in downtown Hillsboro will remain open, but employees and the public are u ...

Hillsboro-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Washington County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Hillsboro-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Washington County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway Named To National Civic Post

Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway has been named to the board of directors of the National League of Cities.

Washington County Government: Special Election Unofficial Election-Night Results For November 2, 2021

Unofficial election-night results for Washington County can be found after 8 p.m. at the following website hosted by the Oregon Secretar ...

Washington County Commission Bans Flavored Tobacco, Vape Products

Washington County became the first in Oregon to ban flavored vape and tobacco products.

Hillsboro Block 67 Survey Results Posted; People Want A Market

More than 1,100 people took part in Hillsboro's open house last month on what to do about Block 67.

Washington County Government: 2021-22 Property Tax Statement

Payment Options Taxpayers have several payment options. Taxes may be paid in three installments due November 15th, 2021; February 15th, ...

Hillsboro-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Washington County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Washington County Government: Washington County Transitions To A New Emergency Alert System

Through Everbridge, the county and partner first response agencies can issue emergency alerts to the entire county or to specific affect ...

Pence In Hillsboro Saturday Addressing Washington Co. Republicans

Former VP Mike Pence will be in Hillsboro Saturday evening addressing the Washington County Republicans' annual Reagan Dinner.

Washington County Government: Private Sale Of County-Owned Property Approved By Board Of Commissioners

Following Board approval, the sale process includes a due diligence period and an expected closing date of November 30, 2021.

Rental Arrears On Rise In Washington County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Washington County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Washington County Government: National Preparedness Month Week 4 - Teach Youth About Preparedness

You're never too young to learn about emergency preparedness. Well, okay, maybe infants won't fully understand the topic, but preparedne ...