News and Events

“Second Hearing Notice”

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Durham, Washington County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, will be held at Durham City Hall, 17160 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Durham, Oregon. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m.   The purpose of this meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive public comments on the budget.  As per ORS 221.770, the anticipated uses of State Revenue Sharing funds will also be discussed.

The First Notice of the meeting was published in The Times April 3, 2026. A copy of the budget document is available for public viewing on or after April 10, 2026, at Durham City Hall, 17160 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, Durham, Oregon, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This is a public meeting where the deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. If you wish to submit anything for the Budget Committee’s consideration, or want to attend the meeting remotely, please email the [email protected] by April 23, 2026, at 4 p.m.

Spring 2026

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue Youth Opportunity

The Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue program teaches young men and women important life skills and unique insight into the exciting career fields of Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services. This program is a big commitment for any teenager, but the personal rewards are endless.

This program has an outstanding reputation and their skills are often called upon by police agencies throughout the entire state of Oregon. Our members are primarily involved in Search and Rescue missions for lost people, downed aircraft, and evidence in major crimes.

Apply before March 20, 2026

For more information, please visit the Washington County Sheriff’s website

Become a Reserve Officer with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

Want to serve your community but can’t make a full-time commitment? Consider joining the Sheriff’s Office Reserve Program!

Reserve deputies are sworn volunteer law enforcement professionals who assist full-time patrol deputies protect and serve our community. Reserves receive the same high-quality training as their full-time counterparts.

Apply now!

For more information, please visit the Washington County Sheriff’s website

At the regular October meeting of City Council a public hearing will be held to consider updates to the Durham Development Code (DDC). To view the agenda and Council packet, click here (Agenda and Ordinance 270-25 update 10.23.2025).

DDC Update Public Notice

DDC Update Public Notice

Due to extreme heat warnings, Durham’s franchise waste hauler, Pride Disposal, has been granted an early start of 5 a.m. for the August 26, 2025 service date. Please note that such exceptions from the regular collection start time of 6 a.m. are rare. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Pride Disposal’s July/August newsletter includes very useful information regarding the updates to Oregon’s recycling program.