"One Washington County Oregon" is a podcast featuring employees, subject matter experts, and special guests from one of Oregon's most diverse counties, discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Washington County. Coined after the County’s unifying vision, “One Washington County,” the podcast aims to share stories that showcase how multiple departments, teams, and individuals across the organization work together to serve and enrich the Washington County community.
In honor of National Community Development Week (April 6–10), this episode spotlights how Washington County’s Office of Community Development strengthens local neighborhoods through Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant funding. As the CDBG program celebrates 52 years, we look at its impact here at home — from housing rehabilitation and emergency rental assistance to community facilities, small business support, and vital services. With more than $112 million ...
16 Dec 2025
From Helped to Helper: How WIC Changed One Family’s Path
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Tara Olson, a program supervisor at Washington County who shares a personal story of how the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program changed the course of her family’s life. Tara reflects on her mother’s experience as a 19-year-old navigating pregnancy alone in the 1990s — working warehouse jobs, unaware of the support WIC could offer. It wasn’t until her second pregnancy that Tara’s mom discovered WIC. As a single mother of two, WIC became a life...
20 Nov 2025
Safety, Support, and Hope: Inside the Family Peace Center
Since opening in 2018, Washington County’s Family Justice Center has helped more than 21,000 survivors of violence and abuse. Hear how the unique partnership of nonprofits, law enforcement, and community agencies is changing lives across the County as they work together towards a shared vision: a world where no one needs its services. Learn more about Washington County: News and Updates Facebook page Feed on X (formerly Twitter) Instagram page LinkedIn YouTube page NextDoor
27 Oct 2025
Beyond Books: The WCCLS Trivia Showdown
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 tougher than your average trivia night — and a whole lot more fu...
21 Oct 2025
Chair Kathryn Harrington on What's Next for Washington County
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. Learn more about Washington County: News and Updates Facebook page Feed on ...
10 Sept 2025
Crisis Meets Compassion: Inside Washington County’s Mental Health Response Team
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. Learn more about Washington County: News and Updates Facebook...
25 Jun 2025
Westside Commons and Big Fair Fun at the Washington County Fairgrounds with Leah Perkins-Hagele
Leah Perkins-Hagele discusses the diverse events and spaces at Westside Commons and Wingspan Event and Conference Center, highlighting the upcoming Washington County Fair in this interview.
22 May 2025
Bridging the Digital Divide: Washington County’s Broadband Push with Cristian Salgado
Cristian Salgado discusses Washington County's broadband expansion efforts, highlighting infrastructure investments and community partnerships to bridge the digital divide in an interview.
17 Apr 2025
Emergency Management in Washington County with John Wheeler
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. Learn more about Washington County: News and Updates Facebook page Feed on X (formerly Tw...
20 Mar 2025
Behavioral Health Care in Washington County with Nicholas Ocon
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. Learn more about Washington County: News and Updates Facebook page Feed on X (formerly Twitter) Instagram page LinkedIn YouTube page NextDoor
19 Feb 2025
Bridging Cultures: From Washington County to the Philippines
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 journey to the Philippines, where he connected with leaders from g...
15 Jan 2025
Juvenile Crime Intervention Strategies with Dr. Jennifer Cearley
Washington County Juvenile Department Interim Director Dr. Jennifer Cearley shares strategies for supporting at-risk youth and promoting post-traumatic growth through evidence-based interventions and community partnerships.
18 Oct 2024
Decoding Washington County’s Elections Office: A Candid Conversation with the Voter Assistance Team
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 disabilities. Join us as we explore how the team ensures elect...
18 Sept 2024
Decoding Washington County’s Elections Office: A Candid Conversation about Voting Processes
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 our election. Learn more about Washington County: News an...
23 Jul 2024
Community Corrections with Nate Gaoiran
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-security Community Corrections Center.Learn more about Washingto...
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Leah Perkins-Hagele
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