On August 1st, 2026, approximately 800 participants will join in a 5K & 10 K Run Walk. The event will take place in Durham Park between 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and the route will circumnavigate the off-leash area and nature loop. For more information, please visit the SHOC website.
On November 3, 2026, voters in Durham will fill two City Council positions. Qualified residents wishing to run for City Council can find more information on the City Council webpage and are encouraged to visit and call City Hall for more information.
“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.
Approximately 150 participants will take part in the United PDX 5 k Fun Run to bring together the community and celebrate healthy lifestyle choices.
Participants will pass through Durham Park and be running around the dog off-leash triangle plus around the loop trail between 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on June 13th, 2026. For more information, please visit www.unitedpdx.com
For over two years Durham residents, City Council, and staff have worked hard to improve the City’s municipal tree code. Durham desired a municipal tree code that balances multiple perspectives. The City has worked hard to create such an ordinance and addresses public safety concerns, yet, maintains the beauty and benefits that go along with living in a sylvan setting.
The first reading of the new municipal tree ordinance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the February 24, 2026, City Council Meeting at the Juanita Pohl Center.
Please find both a “clean” version of the draft ordinance below, as well as a version that incorporates the most recent edits.
Municipal Tree Ordinance 1st Reading (Clean Copy)
Municipal Tree Ordinance 1st Reading (Redline)
Draft Tree Ordinance 273-26 (Clean Copy)
Draft Tree Ordinance 273-26 (w/ Redlines)
For more information on the new proposed Municipal Tree Ordinance, please contact City Hall at 503.639.6851.
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.
For more information, please visit the Washington County Sheriff’s website
February 25th marks 60 years since the City of Durham became a city!
Come and join your neighbors and City Officials on July 4th, 2026 to celebrate this milestone at Durham Park. More details will be released once they become available, please check back soon.
Join Zumba! at the Juanita Pohl Center:
Thursdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 9-10 a.m.
Punch Card Pricing:
$23 for 5 Classes | $40 for 10 Classes | $70 for 20 Classes
For more information please call Marilu at (503) 680-9377
On August 8, 2026 approximately 200 participants will participate in “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness. Between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., runners and walkers will pass through Durham Park. For more information on this event, please visit: http://www.coloncancercoalition.org/portland.
On June 27, 2026 approximately 350 participants will join the “Annual 5k Fun Run in partnership with Tigard Festival of Balloons.” Between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., runners will pass through Durham Park. For more information on the 5K Fun Run, please visit tigard-or.gov, or visit the Balloon Festival 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
On November 27, 2025 approximately 500 participants will take part in the Turkeython, a 5k fun-run/walk. Racers will pass through Durham Park between 8 – 9 a.m. For more information, please visit uberthons.com.
Starting at 1 p.m. on October 5, 2025, approximately 800 participants will pass through Durham Park to raise funds for Type 1 Diabetes. For more information, please visit Breakthrough T1D.
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.
City of Durham, Oregon