Category Archives: Public Safety

Roads News June 2024

• Thompson Realignment Update
• Work scheduled to begin on Cornell Road Sidewalk Repair
• Weeds in the medians
• Cornell congestion
• 130th and the New Subdivision
• Hall Boulevard overpass across 217 closed for nine months
• DMV and the county line
• Walker Road Phase 2: Schendel Avenue to Butner Road
• MSTIP 3f projects

Community News June 2024

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• 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

Safe crossing to French International School?

Neighbors were asking CPO 1 to weigh in on a petition they submitted to Washington County asking for a crosswalk at the intersection of Cornell Road and 87th Avenue. They were concerned for the safety of students crossing there to get to the French International School south of Cornell. We got this response from Washington County.

WCSO Foundation News May 2024

Blake, the new K9 team member, and his handler Deputy Nick Boyers are still in the training phase. They will begin work at the jail in the next few months.

• Washington County K9 Trials
• WCSO Foundation supports the K9 programs and more

Community News April 2024

• Viva Village April news
• TVF&R asks voters to approve a local option levy for emergency services
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers series offered
• Washington County serves more homeless Veterans after additional voucher award
• Washington County Sheriff’s Office Open House
• Bonamici hosts student loan workshops

January storm hits hard in Cedar Mill

Forecasts were calling for colder temperatures and the possibility of snow from January 10, 2024. The month had started off with mild temperatures and rain. As the weekend approached, some were skeptical. We’ve been fooled before with the promise of snow. But by Saturday, January 13, temperatures had fallen into the 20s and winds had picked up. Moist air from the coast met freezing arctic air right over Portland. It often seemed to be snowing sideways, and it piled up in drifts against fences and buildings.

Community News January 2024

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• Community Club news
• Bales Cedar Mill Memories meetup
• Telehealth service for free COVID-19 antiviral medication extended to March 31
• MAX Service Disruptions will affect airport transit
• TVWD Fluoridation pausing for construction
• PGE rates going up
• Is Your Go Bag Ready to Go? Free seminar from Neighbors Ready!
• Neighbors Ready Preparedness Progress Survey
• Virtual Town Hall
• Public Affairs Forum
• Afterschool is Cool poster contest
• Prepare for Winter Driving
• Rabbit Rescue
• HERO Kids Registry
• Domestic partnerships for all Oregon couples
• Viva Village January news

CPO 1 News January 2024

• January CPO 1 meeting: Road project update; Sunset Station development
• Development applications approved
• December meeting notes
• CPO 1 updates
• Crosswalks & Other Safety Improvements in the UUA

CPO News October 2023

• October CPO 1 meeting: Domestic Extremism in our county; WCSO and scanners
• Future of the CPO/CCI system: BCC to hear latest OEICE proposal
• Neighborhood Meetings
9400 SW Taylor Street
• Development Applications
Malia Lane two-parcel partition
Mountain View Ridge
• Proposed Plan Amendment:
Commons at Sylvan Highlands
expansion
• CPO1 September meeting notes

Washington County News October 2023

Sheriff Garrett announces retirement, recommends Massey as interim [UPDATE October 3] Acting on their authority under Oregon law and Washington County ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously today to appoint Undersheriff Caprice Massey as Sheriff, upon the retirement of current Sheriff Pat Garrett. Garrett is retiring after serving a notable 35-year career with the Washington

Washington County News

• Regulations on Public Camping Adopted by Board of County Commissioners
• New ambulance provider to start serving Washington County in August

July 2023 Road News

• Thompson Road improvements may face delay from county budget shortfall
• Pedestrian and Biking Improvement Projects online open house
• Cornell Road sidewalk grating to be removed

WashCo news July 2023

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• County working on rules for homeless camping
• County Budget adopted
• Franchise fees
• Election results

Road News June 2023

• Thompson realignment project 
• Three pedestrian/bike improvements for Bethany area to be built this summer
• Cornell Road improvement
• Filbert sidewalk

The Connect Oregon Network

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Many people who have ongoing mental and emotional health problems are survivors of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). These can have lasting, negative effects on health and well-being, as well as on education, job potential, and other life opportunities. They often have difficulty knowing where to turn for help.