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Five ways to celebrate the Fourth of July
Washington County could be staring down triple-degree temperatures this Independence Day, but once the sun goes down, here are some area Fourth of July celebrations to light up the night. Star Spangled Celebration at the Sunset Speedway Celebrate the Fourth of July with fast cars and fireworks at the Sunset Speedway in Banks. Guests will not only get to see some high speed wheels, but a variety of classic cars...
OPINION: It's time to fix up Hall Boulevard
Hall Boulevard is in terrible condition. ODOT has decided to give it to Washington County in this condition, and ODOT claims no funds, which is probably true. Unfortunately, they have been taking care of other roads while ignoring Hall Boulevard, and Hall Boulevard has become a Washington County road or soon will be. It is dangerous to walk Hall with some sidewalks on one side or the other, but some places there are no sidewalks. So, the pedestrian is at greater risk as drivers attempt...
Portland Man Charged with Arson After Car Fire Threatens Residential Property
A Portland man has been arrested and charged with first-degree arson after a car fire spread to a nearby property last Saturday. The incident, which took place on the 15000 block of SW Sundew Drive, was quickly attended by deputies following alerts from concerned citizens, as reported by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Driver faces DUII after crash hurts passenger, downs powerlines near Forest Grove
WASHINGTON COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - A 26-year-old Cornelius man faces DUII charges after a single-car crash knocked down powerlines near Forest Grove on Saturday night, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. At about 10:30 p.m. deputies said they were investigating a crash on Northwest David Hill Road, which...
New addictions treatment center Breaking ground in Beaverton
On June 7th, Washington County hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the future home of the Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT) in Beaverton. The County aims to open this facility by late 2025. The need for additional treatment services in Washington County is significant. The county lacks critical capacity...
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To reduce wildfire risk, a High-Fire-Danger Burn Ban was enacted across Washington County beginning July 1, 2024, and will remain in effect indefinitely. The Washington County Fire Defense Board, in consultation with the Oregon Department of Forestry, maintains the burn ban, which prohibits all outdoor debris burning across Washington County, including the City of Hillsboro and surrounding areas.
See all homes sold in Washington County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Washington County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 218 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,846-square-foot home on Southwest Uplands Drive in Portland that sold for $595,000.
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