2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (215+ words) Put it on your calendar and plan to bring family and friends for an afternoon of home-grown fun! Learn more on the website and visit our Facebook group for updates. We still have a few booth spaces for vendors and…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1062+ words) THPRD is replacing the playground at Bonny Slope Park with nature themed play structures that help connect people to nature in a variety of ways. This project will replace the existing dated equipment while improving stormwater management and paths leading…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (519+ words) After shutting down the Community Participation Organizations (CPOs) this spring, the county is still working to define what comes next, but decisions have already been made to limit future engagement by moving to four meetings per area countywide, based on…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (339+ words) We work to protect and advocate for trees in urban unincorporated Washington County. Don't miss our upcoming events! All events are free. Visit the Treekeepers website to learn more. Local fire experts and emergency agencies are helping to co-lead these…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (278+ words) Water Sense highlights the value of smart irrigation technology. Weather-based irrigation controllers can significantly reduce overwatering by watering only when plants need it, and replacing a standard clock-based controller can save an average home up to 15, 000 gallons of water annually…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (646+ words) Rate increases were approved by the Board of Commissioners at their June 23 meeting and will take effect on August 1, 2026. Collection rates are uniform across rural and urban unincorporated areas, regardless of which collection company provides the service. Learn more about…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1730+ words) This month's Washington County Sheriff's Office Watch highlights Fourth of July safety and celebrates Search and Rescue's milestone birthday. WCSO asks everyone to be safe and considerate when celebrating the Fourth of July. In addition to extra patrols focused on…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (424+ words) After learning that the'Sunset High Speech and Debate Team'won the Oregon State competition for the second year in a row, we wanted to find out more, so we sent questions to Macie Mackey, Sunset Speech and Debate Head Coach. This…...

1+ mon, 21+ hour ago  (671+ words) The body of a deceased male was found on May 9 by a neighbor who smelled it. It was located below grade off the side of the road. Neighbors notified the Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) and a team came out…...

1+ mon, 21+ hour ago  (205+ words) We asked Washington County Health and Human Services about the likelihood of seeing measles in Washington County, and what we could do for treatment and to be protected. Thanks to Afiq Hisham, Public Health Communications Coordinator for these answers. Road…...