Travel Oregon’s Destination Ready Program Awards Salmonberry Trail $22,000
Travel Oregon has awarded $913,000 to tourism-related projects across the state through its Destination Ready program. The funding will help develop and enhance 34 projects that offer visitor experiences and aid in economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19. The Salmonberry Trail in Tualatin…
THPRD Asks for Input on Westside Trail Bridge
Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation is planning a new bike/pedestrian bridge to connect the Westside Trail over Highway 26. They are asking for input on the bridge features like color, fencing/railing options and retailing wall features. The Westside Trail connects communities communities across Tualatin…
Hotel Performance February 14-20
COVID-19 has directly affected the hotel industry throughout the United States, and Washington County is no exception. We are still seeing decreases directly tied to the decrease in business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 and related travel restrictions and recommendations. For February 14-20, 2021, Washington…
New PPP Loans Available through March 10
The Biden Administration is opening a special two-week period for small businesses to apply for Paycheck Protection Program assistance. The new PPP Loan is for businesses with fewer than 20 employees. Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, or any bank that is…
Washington County Improves to “Moderate” Risk Level
Washington County will move down into the “moderate” risk level starting Friday, February 26. This will mean an increase in capacity for businesses including restaurants, gyms and entertainment facilities. “For the second time in a row, we are seeing great progress in stopping the…
Beaverton Improvement Grant Applications due March 12
Businesses in Beaverton looking to spruce up their storefront or interior can apply for the city’s Storefront and Tenant Improvement Program. There are multiple grants available for creating designs and improving interiors or exteriors. The design grant offers a city architect to help develop…
Hotel Performance January 2021
COVID-19 has directly affected the hotel industry throughout the United States, and Washington County is no exception. This time of year traditionally is a “soft” period for area hotels. However, we are still seeing decreases directly tied to the decrease in business and leisure travel due…
Gov. Brown Declares Abnormal Market Disruption Due to Winter Weather
Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared an abnormal market disruption after severe weather spurred a state of emergency in nine Oregon counties, including Washington County. Brown issued Executive Order 21-03 in response to reports of increases in lodging rates as people sought temporary stays due…
Hotel Performance February 7-13, 2021
COVID-19 has directly affected the hotel industry throughout the United States, and Washington County is no exception. This time of year traditionally is a “soft” period for area hotels. However, we are still seeing decreases directly tied to the decrease in business and leisure travel due…
Washington County Improves to “High Risk”
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced Tuesday that Washington County will move from “extreme” to “high” risk for COVID-19. This means restaurants will be able to allow indoor dining once again, among other changes. The surrounding Portland metro area of Clackamas and Multnomah counties are…