Archive
Road News: No solution in sight for CHB bike lane
Neighbors continue to be concerned about the safety of bicyclists trying to get from the intersection of Barnes and Cornell to south of Highway 26 ever since the intersection was redeveloped in 2023. A reader recently shared this, “When crossing Barnes southbound on Cedar Hills Boulevard it becomes a “no-man’s land” for bikes. You get in the way of one of the two south turning lanes and there is just nowhere safe to ride.”
Tree Recycling
• How to recycle your trees and greenery
• Troop 618 and 5618
• Troop 685
• Troop 728/5728
• Can I recycle my Christmas tree along with my yard debris?
Community participation program—as we know it—likely to end soon
After a years-long decline in county support, Washington County’s once exemplary community involvement program (Community Participation Organizations—CPOs, and the Committee for Community Involvement—CCI) will end as neighbor-led organization if the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) proceeds as outlined in their December 2 work session.
Meet Your Neighbor January 2026
Tahiyah Khan, a senior at Sunset High School, initially joined Key Club as a freshman because her sister and friends were there. She braced herself for the stereotypical volunteer experience: a stagnant atmosphere defined by dry presentations and a back row of students lost to the glow of their phones. Instead, she was met with a high-octane, student-led movement that reshaped her trajectory.
CPO News January 2026
• CPO 1 January meeting: Meet our State Representative
• CPO 7 General Meeting
• Community participation program—as we know it—likely to end soon
• Development Applications
Business News January 2026
• The Agency is Expanding
• Orangetheory Fitness Transformation Challenge
• Weekend Warrior Home Decorating Classes
• Introduction to Zen Meditation
• Ready for a new car?
• Cedar Mill Farmers Market
Community News January 2026
• Sunset High School Recycling Drive
• Free “Be 2 Weeks Ready” Workshop
• Portland Teens Found AI Education Organization
• License lookup tool helps lost dogs get home
• Bonny Slope Lego League shares video
• For unpaid family caregivers
• Parents’ Grief Group
• Washington County Forum
• Treece Town Hall
• Ask WCSO: Winter Safety Guide
• Viva Village events
Eagle Scout Leads Habitat Restoration Effort at Jordan Woods Natural Area
This year, Cedar Mill’s Jordan Woods Natural Area received a meaningful ecological boost thanks to the leadership and dedication of local Scout Rishan Chakraborty of Scout Troop 339, who completed his Eagle Scout service project with a large-scale Habitat Restoration Project for Jordan Woods.
Winning young violinist
YoungArts announced that Kaylee Nah, a 16-year-old junior at Sunset High School, has been selected as a 2026 YoungArts award winner in Classical Music/Violin. Nah joins hundreds of the nation’s most accomplished young visual, literary, and performing artists from 39 states and the District of Columbia.
Rethinking Behavioral Health: The Outpatient Advantage
Outpatient behavioral and mental health services empower wellness, inspire hope and support compassionate care that meets patients where they are. Historic barriers like stigma, fear of judgment and limited access once kept people from seeking mental and behavioral health treatment. Today, that reality is shifting.
Arts & Entertainment January 2026
• The Planets and Beyond!
• Paint Watercolor Trees With Confidence
• Oak Hills Squares Dance Lessons
• Village Gallery of Arts January 2026
• The Reser Presents 2025–26 Season
Garden & Nature News January 2026
• Skyline Grange Mostly Tree Seedling Sale
• Treekeepers of Washington County programs and events
• Cedar Mill Garden Club
• Master Gardeners: What’s Your Garden Future? Growing Resilience in a Changing Climate
• PCC Rock Creek educator recognized for connecting community and nature
• WMSWCD hiring two conservation interns
