March 13, 2025 | View as webpage

Don't count on luck: Drive sober for Saint Patrick's Day

If your Saint Patrick's Day celebration plans include drinking or using other recreational drugs, don't take any chances behind the wheel.

Of the 74 drunk-driving fatalities in the U.S. during the 2022 Saint Patrick's Day weekend, 49 involved drivers with a blood alcohol level almost twice the legal limit.

Driving under the influence can result in a DUII, jail time, injuries or death. Before picking up a pint or any other intoxicant, remember these tips:

• Select a designated driver.
• Be ready to order a rideshare or call a cab if you need to travel while intoxicated.
• Make arrangements to sleep over after a party if you can’t get a sober ride.
• Ask for your party guests’ keys if it is safe to do so.

March 20 - Aloha High School athletic building improvements

At 6 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here). The site is 14.35 acres in the INST District (Institutional District) and is located on tax lot #1S213DA03800. Contact Jacki Herb, AKS Engineering & Forestry, at 503-536-6151.

District 1, CPO 6

At Washington County, we believe our employees and services should reflect our growing and diverse community. We understand that taking care of our community means taking care of our employees.

Discover career opportunities with Land Use & Transportation! We're committed to building and maintaining a great transportation system and planning and protecting our community's land. Open positions include:

• Engineering Technician II, full time regular (Closing March 16)
• Building Permit Technician I/II, full time regular
• Community Services Program Monitor, full time regular
• Traffic Signal & Lighting Technician, full time regular

Learn what's going on in your area of Washington County. Attend your Community Participation Organization (CPO). CPOs are made up of community members who work together and are actively engaged in decision-making processes. Find out which CPO you live in and learn more.