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.
Colorful sunset mural at Sunset Mall
First Washington Realty, owners of the Sunset Mall at the northwest corner of Murray and Cornell, recently commissioned a mural that was painted on the western exterior wall of Safeway. The mural features an abstract mountain in the foreground with a vibrant, radiant sunset filling the rest of the scene. It is part of a larger renovation project for the shopping center, more details to come.
Air5—WCSO in the sky
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) offers many specialized duty assignments and enhanced training to provide the highest level of service to our community. One of these specialized teams is the Air Support Unit (ASU). The aircraft, “Air5”, assists patrol deputies and police officers on domestic violence calls, traffic enforcement, drug investigations, warrant arrests, active retail thefts, eluding vehicles, and traffic crash responses, and commonly assists K9 teams who are tracking hidden suspects.
History group working to save the county collection
A coalition of history groups around the county is working to save the history collection housed on the PCC Rock Creek Campus. The History Roundtable is conducting a survey to gather public input to help find a solution to the crisis. Following a series of poor decisions by the former board and a drastic loss of funding, the county museum closed in late 2024. Since then, the Washington County History Roundtable has been advocating to save the massive collection of physical belongings, archival records, and photographs.
Business News May 2026
• Cedar Mill Farmer’s Market is Here!
• Indoor-outdoor table linen from Coleurs de Provence
• Bethany Village Spring Market
• EVEN Hotel celebrates first anniversary with neighbor discounts
• Rune & Board now on Cornell
• Downtown Beaverton Boba Dash
• Xplore Grand Opening
• Spielman Bagels in Forest Park center
• Full Circle: The Student becomes the Teacher
• Managing Your Credit and Debt with the Sunset Credit Union
New Family Peace Center provides needed services in one place
The newly opened Family Peace Center of Washington County is a one-of-a-kind, collaborative hub where survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking can access the full range of services they need, all under one roof. More than 20 partner agencies work side-by-side, providing trauma-informed care, legal advocacy, medical support, therapy, housing assistance, early childhood services, and more.
Garden & Nature News May 2026
• Treekeepers of Washington County programs
• Cedar Mill Garden Club
• Washington County Extension Service Master Gardeners
• Beaverton Garden Club plant sale
