County considers houseboat ordinance
AMBER PATINOA reported increase in the number of houseboats located in Washington County has led commissioners to consider moving forward with…
Read MoreProposed lodging tax increase could be on 2026 ballot
Washington County voters could likely see a referendum regarding a lodging tax increase should commissioners approve placing the measure on…
Read MoreWausau Fire Department to officially transfer to county Oct. 1
Washington County will soon assume all operations of the Wausau Fire Department. Commissioners approved the request to execute final documents…
Read MorePanhandle Search and Rescue seeks to partner with Washington County for emergency missions
Terra MaplesAt last week’s Washington County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Panhandle Search and Rescue, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, requested a…
Read MoreDispute started at BOCC over $8,800
Hannah CollinsWhen the Washington County Board of Commissioners opened their June 19 meeting for public comment one resident, Benita Crittendon, had…
Read MoreCrews proposes take over of emergency management
Editors note: this story has been edited to clarify Sheriff Crews proposed to absorb Emergency Management, not EMS. Sheriff Kevin…
Read MoreJudge dismisses 2022 whistleblower lawsuit against Washington County by Washington County Commissioner Wesley Griffin
Staff ReportA whistleblower lawsuit filed against Washington County alleging retaliation and accusing a former county commissioner of gross misconduct has been…
Read MoreJudge rules in favor of Washington County for sanctions in civil suit
CAROL KENT SMITHA judge has granted a request by the Washington County Board of County Commissioners (WCBOCC) to impose sanctions in a…
Read MoreNew Hope Dunes project passes through Planning Commission
Washington County NewsOn October 7, the Washington County Planning Commission held a meeting to consider a motion regarding the New Hope Dunes…
Read MoreWashington County unofficial primary election results
Unofficial results from the Washington County Supervisor of elections showed that 5,950 voters let their voices be heard which is…
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