Category Archives: Community
Washington County News June 2026
• Cornell Road Recovery Housing Open House
• Garbage rate increase is under review
• County’s proposed budget preserves critical services
• County Auditor releases 2026 Audit Schedule
• CWS water releases make Tualatin River a year-round resource
Are you ready for measles?
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.
Washington County Extension explores new funding option
Oregon State University is the home of the Extension Service, which is directed by federal legislation to “extend” university-proven horticultural and life-skills information and services to the public at no or nominal cost.
TriMet cuts will affect local lines
In late May, TriMet announced that it will make major spending cuts and a historic staffing reduction beginning July 1, 2026, as they continue taking action to address an annual budget deficit, and preserve core transit service for riders and the region, even in the face of rising costs.
Community News June 2026
• Loaner life jackets at Hagg Lake
• $100 for kindergarten students
• SAMBA fireworks stand
• Washington County Forum: Election Results
• Oregon’s Plan on Aging: Share your comments
• Meet Team Overcharged Robotics
• Bonny Slope Elementary Kindergarten enrolling now
• Fourth of July safety
• Viva Village news and events
Parks News June 2026
• Westside Trail Community Meeting
• Sunset wading pool opens
• Saqsaqa Park coming to North Bethany
• Audit Committee Opening
• Special Olympics of Oregon summer Bocce competition
• Special Olympics of Oregon summer softball
• New Pickleball Facility at HMT Recreation Complex
• Waterhouse Trail repairs
• Bonny Slope Park repairs
• Eid ul-Adha Celebration
• Summer Kick-off Concert and Celebration
• Volunteer to Support TriTogether Triathlon for all abilities
• Cedar Hills Rec Center Updates
• Conestoga Rec & Aquatic Center Updates
• Garden Home Rec Center Updates:
• Tualatin Hills Nature Center
• June Events from Hillsboro Parks and Rec near Cedar Mill
Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries June 2026
• Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries
• Library Survey
• Multi-Age
• Kids
• Teens & Tweens
• Adults
• Second Edition Resale
• Library Book Sale
Mixed use development getting underway in Cedar Hills
Late in April, High Street Residential issued a press release announcing the beginning of construction for the mixed-use development (residential and retail) in Cedar Hills, between Park Way and Wilshire St., replacing most of what was the Cedar Hills Shopping Center.
April 2026 Road News
• Cornell Road storm damage causes closures from Skyline into Portland
• Murray Boulevard Sidewalk Improvement Project
• Butner Road closure in late April
• Murray Walker intersection improvements begin soon
WCSO and federal immigration enforcement
With the huge national controversy over aggressive tactics on the part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) we wanted to look into how our Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is handling interactions with those Homeland Security agencies.
CPO News February 2026
• CPO 1 February meeting: Annexation in our future?
• CPO 7 Community Meeting
• Development Application for Middle Housing on McDaniel
• Hearing for appeal of “cottage cluster” Middle Housing development by CPO 7 and neighbors
• Board approves new plan for community involvement
THPRD News February 2026
• THPRD Updates
• Jenkins Estate Updates
• Conestoga Recreation Center Updates
• Garden Home Recreation Center Updates
• Elsie Stuhr Center Updates
