Category Archives: Public Health
Community News October 2026
• Booverton!
• Upgrades underway for Beaverton Transit Center
• Korean Language After-School Program Launches at Westview
• Hockey in sneakers? Try floorball in Beaverton
• Floss & Run
• New licensing system available for county dogs
• Domestic Violence Summit–From Awareness to Action: The Power of Community
• Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair
• Coffee with a Cop
• WCSO Watch: Fall Safety Guide
• Get Prepared at a Free “Be 2 Weeks Ready” Workshop
• Viva Village Events
• AVID Volunteers Needed
Washington County News August 2026
• Cornell Road Transitional Housing meeting
• Recycling update
• Economic Recovery Insights released
Washington County News July 2026
• Garbage rates increasing
• Cornell Road Recovery Transitional Housing update
• WCSO update on e-bikes
• Will we all end up in cities?
• Summer paving
• LUT Open House information and schedule
• 40 years of MSTIP
Community News July 2026
• WCSO Watch: 4th of July safety
• TVF&R swimming safety tips
• Westside Sustainable Living Fair
• Community action preschool now enrolling!
• Bethany students shine in global STEM research
• Enhance driving safety with AARP CarFit
• Community sack lunch packing with Sonder NW
• Summer storytime series for older kids
• World Cup watch parties with American Outlaws Portland
• Legislative Town Hall
• Summer food benefits now available to many Oregon families with kids
• Updated guidance for youth participating in outdoor activities from OHA
• Viva Village Events
July Is Smart Irrigation Month
Water-wise tips and EPA WaterSense resources for Homeowners Associations: July is Smart Irrigation Month—an ideal time for Homeowners Associations (HOAs) to take a fresh look at outdoor water use.
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.
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
Community News February 2026
• PGE Town Hall
• New community purchases property in Cedar Mill!
• Washington County Forum
• 8-Week Beaverton CERT Class Open for Enrollment
• Animal Services Academy
• CPAH’s Rent Assistance Bridge Fund helps with eviction prevention
• Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
• Be the One to Ask. Be the One to Help.
• Green business tracker
• Ask WCSO: Winter Vehicle Theft Prevention
• If you think it’s a heart attack, call 911 right away
• Viva Village Events
Japanese beetle update
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is a harmful invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Oregon and other western states. The largest infestation in Oregon was found in 2016 in the Cedar Mill, Bonny Slope, Oak Hills, and Bethany areas of Washington County.
Community News June 2024
• Christ UMC: Help Build Hope
• Neighbors Ready 2023 Preparedness Survey Results & Upcoming Events
• Be Ready! Cascadia Preparedness Camp
• Beaverton Celebration Parade Application Now Open
• Beaverton Volunteer Fair
• Senior Wellness Resource Fair
• Sunset Band Fireworks Stand
• Ask WCSO: Reporting a Crime
• An evening of Civil War Reenactment
• Pride Beaverton Annual Celebration
• Tualatin Watershed Community Survey
• Housing and Service Needs Survey
• Viva Village June 2024 Events
Reconnecting with Our Roots: Reviving Agricultural Education in Washington County
Over the last few decades, Washington County has gone through a transformation and shifted from its historically agricultural roots. As development for housing and commerce replace farmland, a growing chasm from our agricultural history widens. This shift poses a significant challenge: How do we ensure that the next generation understands the importance of agriculture in a region where urban development increasingly overshadows our farming roots?
