Ben Carder News Today

Washington County officials gathered for the groundbreaking on four new athletic fields at Boones Creek Elementary School on Friday.

The board will vote on a request from the Washington County Election Commission to purchase 140 new voting machines.

The Washington County Commission is in the process of reorganizing under new standing committee assignments.

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division implemented rules to protect farmers and workers in the extreme heat and smoke. Local farms are doing their best to protect their workers

The Washington County Commission voted Monday to appoint Ben Carder to fill a vacancy in the board’s 15th District.

Washington County commissioners will fill a vacancy in their ranks at today’s monthly meeting.

Three Washington County officeholders cruised to re-election Tuesday without facing a challenger in the Republican Primary.

The winner of the May 3 primary will be the only candidate for the seat listed on the Aug. 4 general election ballot.

Since no Democratic or independent candidates have qualified in these races, winners of the May Republican Primary will be uncontested on the August ballot.

Since no Democratic or independent candidates have qualified in these races, winners of the May Republican Primary will be uncontested on the August ballot.