Prosecutor's Office Co-hosts Annual Purple Run, Registration Open

Accepting Applications for Various Boards, Committees, and Commissions

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE – DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR BOARD APPOINTMENTS

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for citizens to volunteer for a slate of positions on various Boards, Committees ...

Washtenaw County Health Department Releases Firearm Death Report

The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a new Firearm Death Report detailing trends in firearm deaths from 2011-2022. Firearm death rates have been increasing in recent years at the county, state, and national level. 

“Unfortunately, f...

Fight the Bite! Prevent Mosquito-Borne Illness

8/2/23 correction: Washtenaw County had one human case of Jamestown Canyon virus in 2022. This resident was likely exposed in Washtenaw County.

Spanish translation: ¡Lucha contra las picaduras! Prevenga las enfermedades transmitidas por ...

Sheriff Clayton shares FBI Warning about malicious QR codes

COVID-19 Mortality Report: 2020-2023

Español: COVID-19 Informe de mortalidad: 2020-2023

Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a COVID-19 Mortality Report on the first three years of the pandemic (March 1, 2020 - Feb 25, 2023). While the loss of local lives was si...

Media Release: New Distracted Driving "Hands Free" Law

Did you know, it is now illegal to manually use a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while operating a vehicle on Michigan roads? Operation includes being stopped at a light or in traffic but does not include being legally parked. Under the law,...

Catch Up Washtenaw: Local Vaccination Rates are Down

Vaccination rates among our local kids have fallen. This leaves children and our community at risk for preventable diseases and outbreaks. Please help us encourage local families and community members to catch up on their routine vaccinations. If you didn...

Washtenaw County Board of Health Urges Preventing and Reducing Tobacco Use

Menthol and fruit or sweet flavors in tobacco products are creating new generations of tobacco users among teens and young adults. Menthol use continues to lead to higher rates of smoking-related sickness and death among African Americans and other minori...

Stay Healthy This Tick and Mosquito Season

As the weather warms up, the Washtenaw County Health Department is reminding residents to take steps to prevent tick and mosquito bites while enjoying the outdoors. Ticks can be active when the weather is above 40°F and mosquitoes are just starting to be ...

Board Invests $5.8M in Housing and Human Services in the Month of April

Board Invests $5.8M in Housing and Human Services in Month of April

Ann Arbor, Mich., This month, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners have allocated a total of $5.8M to Housing and Human Services projects and programs. During the meeting on April 5...

National Gun Violence Survivors Week

Each day this week we will post a new video of a Washtenaw County survivor sharing their story in their own words. 

Please help us amplify their voices and the lessons learned by sharing their stories.

I Am A Survivor: Roger Roper

 I Am A S...

Funding Moves Forward for Eastern County Recreation and Community Center

MEDIA RELEASE

November 21,  2022

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell || Public Information Officer 

[email protected] || (734) 478-1856

FUNDING MOVES FORWARD FOR EASTERN COUNTY RECREATION ANDCOMMUNITY CENTER

Washt...

What to know about COVID-19 in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County is currently at a "low"?COVID-19 Hospital Admission Level. See local COVID-19 data here. 

CDC guidance at this level doesn't include broad masking recommendations. However, at all levels, peopl...

Washtenaw County to Begin Comprehensive Climate Action Planning Process

Washtenaw County, MI – Last week, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to allocate funds to climate action planning efforts. The resolution approves a contract with Resource Recycling Systems to assist in the development of a compr...