From 9-10 a.m. on September 5th approximately 350 runners will participate in the Hero-Up for Children’s Cancer 5k and Kids Race held in Durham Park. 100% of net proceeds go to childhood cancer research. For more information, please visit: https://hero-up.org/.
Our partners at the City of Tualatin alerted us that Pacific & Western will be doing a full closure of Upper Boones Ferry Road from August 10-13, inclusive. The City will post information, as it becomes available, but has obtained the following information from the tripcheck website:
| ORE141 MP 8.73 – 8.79 ORE141, Tualatin |
Informational only |
| Comments: Alert: OR141 (SW Boones Ferry Rd) NB and SB MP 8.73 to 8.79 (Tualatin) Effective August 10, 2026, this section of OR141 (SW Boones Ferry Road) northbound and southbound will be closed at all hours. The estimated completion date for this work is August 13, 2026. | |
| Public Contact: Motor Carrier Over-Dimension Permit Unit | |
| Incident #: 808955
Event #: N/A |
Last Updated: 7/21/2026 1:07 PM |
On Sunday, October 18, 2026 the Rotary Club of Tualatin hosts the annual Regatta Run/Walk. The event will take place in Durham Park and adjoining Tualatin Community/Cook Family Parks between 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Approximately 700 participants will take part in this family friendly event that supports scholarships for first generation college bound seniors. For more information, please visit: https://regattarun.com/
There is a vacancy on the City of Durham’s Planning Commission. If you are interested in having a voice in land use decisions in Durham, please complete a Citizen Interest application form. Durham’s Planning Commission is composed of seven Durham residents who are appointed by the City Council.
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
City of Durham, Oregon