One Washington County Oregon

Think you know your library? Think again! In this special game show edition of One Washington County Oregon, we’re turning up the volume on fun and facts. Join host Christian Aniciete and guest Lisa Tattersall, Washington County Cooperative Library Services Manager, as they challenge two unsuspecting County employees to see who has a better understanding of how WCCLS powers the county’s public library system. Spoiler alert: it’s to...

In this episode, Board of County Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington joins us to reflect on her 2025 State of the County address — celebrating progress, facing challenges, and looking ahead to what’s next for Washington County. We discuss affordable housing, innovation in public safety and mental health, and the upcoming Public Safety and Library Levies and what is at stake for the most diverse county in Oregon.

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When a mental health crisis happens, every second matters. Washington County’s Mental Health Response Team pairs a deputy with a clinician to bring safety, care and compassion to those in crisis. In this episode, we explore how this partnership helps de-escalate emergencies and link people to the support they need. With an average of 3,500 calls a year, MHRT is changing the way our community responds to mental health needs. 

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In this episode, we hear from the Westside Commons and Fair Complex Manager, Leah Perkins-Hagele about the Westside Commons and Wingspan Event and Conference Center’s wide range of events, spaces and offerings as well as the current excitement surrounding this year's Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fair that’s taking place Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 27.

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In this episode, we dive into Washington County’s bold efforts to expand broadband access and close the digital divide. From the findings of the 2023 Countywide Broadband Study to community partnerships, infrastructure investments, and innovating solutions, we explore how the county is working to ensure fast, reliable internet for all. Hear from the County’s Senior Broadband Investment Coordinator Cristian Salgado on what’s being d...

In this episode, we hear from John Wheeler, Washington County’s Emergency Manager, about the County's ongoing planning efforts related to various potential hazards that put our community at risk. Learn how we’re preparing for everything from climate-related hazards to earthquakes, including our “Take 5 to Survive” program to help individuals and families be more resilient in a disaster. 
 

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In this episode, we hear from Health & Human Services Behavioral Health Division Manager Nicholas Ocon about the County's wide range of addiction and mental health services and ongoing collaborative efforts with state and local partners to meet the deep and complex needs of our community. 

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Did you know that over 46,000 Filipino Americans call Oregon home, making them one of the largest and fastest growing Asian American communities in the state? In this episode, we catch up with Christian Aniciete, a Filipino American immigrant and Washington County employee, who made history as Oregon’s first-ever delegate to the prestigious Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO). Join us as Christian shares his transformative jour...

In our fifth episode, we explore the mission and services of the Washington County Juvenile Department and hear from Interim Director Dr. Jennifer Cearley about efforts to support at-risk youth and their families through the process of behavior change and accountability. The conversation highlights the level of crisis that our young people are currently experiencing and how the Juvenile Department works with community partners to e...

In this episode, we spotlight the Voter Assistance team, who are dedicated to reducing barriers to voting through education, outreach, and personalized support. They go beyond typical services, meeting voters where they are – whether in their communities or providing assistance that fits their needs. Team members will share their personal experiences with helping voters, from offering interpretive services to supporting those with ...

In this episode we’re sitting down with Washington County’s Elections Manager, Dan Forester, to discuss what really happens to your ballot once it leaves your hands. Whether you drop it in a ballot box or send it through the mail, we’ll explore the step-by-step process that ensures every vote is counted accurately and unravel the mysteries of the vote by mail system, while discovering the behind-the-scenes efforts that safeguard ou...

The inaugural One Washington County Oregon episode continues with a lively conversation between host Julie McCloud, assistant communications officer, and Nate Gaoiran, director of the Washington County Department of Community Corrections (WCCC). The conversation highlights the WCCC’s mission of providing community supervision for justice-involved individuals who are on probation, parole or who are serving a sentence within the mini...

The inaugural One Washington County Oregon episode features a lively conversation between host Julie McCloud, assistant communications officer, and Nate Gaoiran, director of the Washington County Department of Community Corrections (WCCC). The conversation highlights the WCCC’s mission of providing community supervision for justice-involved individuals who are on probation, parole or who are serving a sentence within the minimum-se...