Washington County News
Watch: Washington County considers new rules for sewer agency after Oregonian investigation
The Oregonian/OregonLive investigation uncovered lavish business trips and sky-high food expenses.
Some Portland shoppers are noticing more security guards. But does it make them feel safer?
A poll of 600 voters in the Portland area shows that only 44% feel safer with a security guard on patrol.
After fraught contract negotiations, teachers union in Beaverton hopes to gain sway on school board
The Beaverton Education Association is flexing its political muscles as upcoming school board elections approach, and the impact could radically reshape policy, personnel and budget decisions over the next four years in Oregon’s third largest school district.
5 takeaways from ousted CEO’s $70M lawsuit against one of Oregon’s top private companies
Doug Pitassi has sued his former Beaverton employer, alleging the company withheld bonuses and exploited his sexuality.
Editorial: Washington County must come clean on sewer agency’s lavish spending
Washington County commissioners appear poised to provide some of the scrutiny they failed to show in their roles as board members of Clean Water Services, the editorial board writes. But their proposal for addressing the agency's spending falls short on several fronts.
Readers respond: Local waste could lead to local DOGE
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to [email protected] with full name and place of residence.
Proposed replacement for shuttered Tanasbourne Macy’s would add more than just stores
The Macy’s would be demolished and replaced with a six-story building.
Trump’s emergency directive paves way for more logging in NW forests
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Friday called on her staff to streamline environmental reviews, citing wildfire dangers. Conservation groups cried foul.
New oversight promised after Hawaii trips and food spending exposed
Washington County’s sewer agency will face scrutiny, elected officials pledge.
Doug Pitassi, ousted CEO of Pacific Office Automation, sues his old company for $70 million
The former exec says the Beaverton company owes him at least $50 million for his 10% stake in the business, plus $19 million in unpaid bonuses.
Fired Pacific Office Automation CEO, accused of sexually abusing employees, settles $20M lawsuit
“Mr. Pitassi has no role at POA. He started a leave of absence in October and his employment was terminated in 2024,” said Andrew Salgado, Pacific Office Automation’s general counsel.
How officials at one Oregon sewer agency scored years of lavish trips and lots of meals: Beat Check podcast
On the latest Beat Check, Jamie Goldberg discusses her investigation that led to this month’s series on Clean Water Services.
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