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Local Government

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Local Government

Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.

Multi-level freeway interchange with green overhead signs for I-5 north and south.

I-5 southbound closes Friday for five weeks near Rose Quarter

All southbound I-5 lanes through Portland's Rose Quarter close at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, for up to five weeks, doubling or tripling commute times for Bethany and Cedar Mill residents who drive into the city.

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Washington County ballots face third Supreme Court challenge

The Trump administration filed a third Supreme Court appeal Sunday, Sept. 6, to lift a federal injunction blocking new mail-ballot restrictions, escalating a legal fight that could affect Washington County's Oct. 14 ballot mailing for the Nov. 3 election.

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Multi-level freeway interchange with green overhead signs for I-5 north and south.

I-5 southbound closes Friday for five weeks near Rose Quarter

All southbound I-5 lanes through Portland's Rose Quarter close at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, for up to five weeks, doubling or tripling commute times for Bethany and Cedar Mill residents who drive into the city.

Multi-level freeway interchange with green overhead signs for I-5 north and south.

I-5 southbound closes Friday for five weeks near Rose Quarter

All southbound I-5 lanes through Portland's Rose Quarter close at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, for up to five weeks, doubling or tripling commute times for Bethany and Cedar Mill residents who drive into the city.

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Washington County approves 12.3-acre THPRD annexation, clearing land for development

Washington County commissioners unanimously approved the annexation of 12.3 acres into THPRD on July 28, clearing the land for development review and adding it to the district's tax rolls.

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Washington County approves new finance policies, holds fee schedule hearing

The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved three new finance policies replacing rules dating to 2012 and held a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 fee schedule at its Tuesday, July 21 meeting.

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