# washington county (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover washington county. Page: Feed: --- ## [Two-vehicle crash involving power line pole closes Northeast Columbia Boulevard](https://www.kgw.com/article/traffic/multiple-vehicle-crash-power-line-pole-northeast-columbia-boulevard/283-d6662d37-0a81-404a-aee9-9d25fe61f604) _2026-08-20 · KGW RSS Feed: traffic_ Northeast Columbia Boulevard is closed in both directions near Northeast 14th Place due to power lines draping the road due to damage to the pole. ## [Anthony Bourdain’s Life Doesn’t Sizzle In “Tony”](https://woodburynewsnet.org/7778/movies/anthony-bourdains-life-doesnt-sizzle-in-tony/) _2026-08-20 · by Hunter Friesen, Contributor · Woodbury News Net_ During the waning days of the press tour for “The Odyssey,” Christopher Nolan gave a surprisingly in-depth and frank interview with Chinese podcast host Zhong Shu. As part of their discussion, Nolan expressed one of his annoyances with modern film criticism: the tendency to gamify the experience of watching a film. Many viewers have an... ## [Woodbury Days Adapts to Construction With New Activities and Food Layout](https://woodburynewsnet.org/7774/life/woodbury-days-adapts-to-construction-with-new-activities-and-food-layout/) _2026-08-20 · by Theo Franz · Woodbury News Net_ Woodbury Days will return to Ojibway Park on Aug. 28-30 with new activities, food options and transportation plans designed for what organizers expected to be their most difficult year. Construction at Woodbury High School and along Woodlane Drive has affected parking, food service, parade access and other festival logistics. Organizers spent about 18 months developing... ## [Work Begins on METRO Gold Line Extension From Woodbury to Minneapolis](https://woodburynewsnet.org/7771/life/work-begins-on-metro-gold-line-extension-from-woodbury-to-minneapolis/) _2026-08-19 · by Theo Franz · Woodbury News Net_ Work has begun on an extension of the METRO Gold Line that will give Woodbury residents the opportunity to travel straight to downtown Minneapolis without changing buses in St. Paul. A station is being built near Interstate 94 and Snelling Avenue with heated and lighted shelters, real-time signs and ticket machines. Once the extension opens,... ## [Events: Tropical Goat Yoga, Bees to Mead and Chalk the Walk](https://woodburynewsnet.org/7766/news/events-tropical-goat-yoga-bees-to-mead-and-chalk-the-walk/) _2026-08-18 · by Woodbury News Net Staff · Woodbury News Net_ Click the highlighted text for additional information on these events. To submit an event for inclusion on this calendar, send an email to news@woodburynewsnet.org. Please include a link where readers can go for further information. Registration Open for One Last Wild Day Shepherd Farm. Aug. 26-27. Daylong camps for students in grades 1-5. Registration Open... ## [Washington County Libraries Unveil Winning Card Designs](https://woodburynewsnet.org/7759/life/washington-county-library-unveils-winning-card-designs/) _2026-08-18 · by Woodbury News Net Staff · Woodbury News Net_ Arthur Aardvark and friends sang it out, and Washington County made it happen. R.H. Stafford Library and the rest of the county library system began celebrating their 60th anniversary with a community contest to design new library cards. With over 200 entries, the first Community Library Card Design Contest was a best-seller. Nearly 1,550 votes... ## [Woodbury Mattress Recycling Program Offers Curbside Pickup](https://woodburynewsnet.org/7756/city-county/woodbury-mattress-recycling-program-offers-curbside-pickup/) _2026-08-18 · by Beth-Ann Bloom · Woodbury News Net_ If you’ve got an old mattress lying around, you’re not alone. Americans throw away over 50,000 old, lumpy mattresses every day, creating a major environmental problem. The old bedding takes up substantial landfill space, creates flammable air pockets, leaves behind non-biodegradable synthetic foams and petroleum-based plastics, and can release toxic flame retardants or greenhouse gases... ## [Garden Blog: How to Preserve Garden Produce for Fall and Winter](https://woodburynewsnet.org/7754/life/garden-blog-how-to-preserve-garden-produce-for-fall-and-winter/) _2026-08-17 · by Terese Almquist, Woodbury Community Garden Committee · Woodbury News Net_ Over the last few weeks, the other two garden columnists have written about preserving some of summer’s gifts, including tips on preserving herbs. Generally, there are three ways to save your fruits and veggies for the winter months. The most common methods include freezing, dehydrating and canning with a water bath or pressure canner. If... ## [Concrete Work Brings Closures North of Valley Creek Road](https://woodburynewsnet.org/7752/city-county/concrete-work-brings-closures-north-of-valley-creek-road/) _2026-08-17 · by Beth-Ann Bloom · Woodbury News Net_ Construction will again affect residents north of Valley Creek Road. Closures and Detours Jewel Drive, Spinnaker Drive, Bridgewater Parkway, St. Johns Drive and Dancing Waters Parkway north of Valley Creek Road will experience intermittent closures from Tuesday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 22. Crews will install concrete curbs, gutters and pedestrian ramps. Drivers using the... ## [Peters Township hires Bethel Park’s Heuler as girls soccer coach](https://www.thealmanac.net/bethel-park/2026/aug/13/peters-township-hires-bethel-parks-heuler-as-girls-soccer-coach/) _2026-08-13 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ Rob Heuler of Bethel Park experienced an odd feeling when he recently attended a captain’s practice in his new capacity as Peters Township High School varsity girls soccer coach. “I walked into the stadium with different eyes,” he said. “I felt only open arms. It was awesome and welcoming.” For the better part of his \[…\] ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4WwcKZI3VkLT) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Mueller, Bolen Advance to Fall Election for Washington County Sheriff](https://woodburynewsnet.org/7733/city-county/mueller-bolen-advance-to-fall-election-for-washington-county-sheriff/) _2026-08-13 · by Theo Franz · Woodbury News Net_ Tuesday’s primary for Washington County Sheriff narrowed the field to two candidates for November’s election. Stillwater Police Chief Brian Mueller finished with more than two-thirds of the vote. With all 84 precincts reporting, results showed Mueller received 30,451 votes, or 68.38% of the total vote. Jeremy Bolen finished second with 7,894 votes (17.73%), while Henry... ## [Portland drivers will be told not to turn right on red at some intersections](https://www.kgw.com/article/traffic/portland-city-council-vote-no-turning-right-on-red-intersections/283-7240858d-1bff-44b5-85a7-8019a2b2fc4c) _2026-08-12 · KGW RSS Feed: traffic_ Under a new resolution, drivers will not be able to turn right at a red light in as many as 200 intersections on Portland's highest-crash streets. ## [Garden Blog: Tomato Season Has Arrived: My Favorite Varieties This Year](https://woodburynewsnet.org/7724/life/garden-blog-tomato-season-has-arrived-my-favorite-varieties-this-year/) _2026-08-12 · by Ying Liang, Woodbury Community Garden Committee · Woodbury News Net_ The heat wave that gripped Woodbury through much of July has finally broken, and the garden is settling into its late-summer rhythm. With cooler nights and rain in the forecast, plants should get some welcome relief after weeks of hand-watering. Daylilies and bee balm have passed their peak, but coneflowers and black-eyed Susans are still... ## [Major I-5 closure in Portland just a few weeks away](https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/major-i-5-closure-portland-starting-september-11/283-1d288ac9-e4ed-4189-9632-8a03fdf2436d) _2026-08-11 · KGW RSS Feed: traffic_ All southbound I-5 lanes, the connector to I-84, along with some on-ramps through the Rose Quarter will be closed starting Sept. 11 as crews replace the concrete. ## [Washington County ICE Jail Could Wipe $22.3 Million Off Local Home Values](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/washington-county-ice-jail-could-wipe-22-3-million-dollars-off-local-home-values) _2026-08-10 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ Washington County's commissioners gave the proposed ICE jail their “full support.” A peer-reviewed study suggests local homeowners may be the ones left paying for it. ## [Which bridges will be closed for Sunday's Providence Bridge Pedal?](https://www.kgw.com/article/traffic/providence-bridge-pedal-bridge-closures/283-521b4036-01b8-4c48-850a-410ad88b42a9) _2026-08-09 · KGW RSS Feed: traffic_ The 30th annual Bridge Pedal will affect seven bridges this Sunday, August 9. Here's what drivers should know: ## [Union Pacific will resume freight operation near Centennial Mills building on Sunday, despite city's objection](https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/union-pacific-resume-freight-operation-near-centennial-mills-building-sunday-city-objection/283-c78c6505-ecbe-4abb-aab1-4eeb343ee846) _2026-08-08 · KGW RSS Feed: traffic_ The city, in a letter to Union Pacific, warned that a passing train could potentially trigger the building's collapse that "that will endanger life and property." ## [Car Cruise in South Park highlights Labor Day weekend fun](https://www.thealmanac.net/bethel-park/2026/aug/07/car-cruise-in-south-park-highlights-labor-day-weekend-fun/) _2026-08-07 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ Jim Gastgeb’s fascination with the automobile began as a youth when he accompanied his father on trips to the local dealership to buy a new car for the family. “Back then it was either a four-door Chevy Impala or a station wagon,” said Gastgeb, of Bethel Park. “I would always be glancing over at the \[…\] ## [Amtrak service halted between Portland and Seattle due to Centennial Mills fire](https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/amtrak-service-trains-cancel-portland-seattle-centennial-mills-building-fire/283-c8de8e95-2d9d-44e0-8b73-46367db77028) _2026-08-06 · KGW RSS Feed: traffic_ With the Centennial Mills building overlooking the train tracks in Northwest Portland, Amtrak service is disrupted until Aug. 10. ## [Bethel Park hosts another successful National Night Out](https://www.thealmanac.net/bethel-park/2026/aug/05/bethel-park-hosts-another-successful-national-night-out/) _2026-08-05 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ Bethel Park has gone to the dogs. And drones, too. In an effort to take a bite out of crime, the municipality showcased both during National Night Out held Aug. 4 at its new digs, the Park Avenue playground and parking lot. The vicinity adjacent to the Bethel Park Community Center is a venue change \[…\] ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9xlTpC6skr9S) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [South Harbor Drive reopened at Naito after crews clear overturned semi and spilled grain](https://www.kgw.com/article/traffic/overturned-semi-truck-spills-grain-harbor-drive/283-6c936482-cf9a-4567-a836-99083f42e22f) _2026-08-04 · KGW RSS Feed: traffic_ The spill happened after a crash involving the semi-truck and a car, fire officials said. Three people were injured in the crash. ## [No turn on red? Portland City Council to vote on possible traffic restriction at high-risk streets](https://www.kgw.com/article/traffic/no-turning-right-on-red-portland-city-council-vote-possible-traffic-restriction/283-84e933ee-374c-4699-9f31-03f23911d118) _2026-08-01 · KGW RSS Feed: traffic_ Oregon law currently allows drivers to make a right turn on red after stopping unless a sign prohibits it, and the city of Portland is looking to put up more signs. ## [Motorcyclist dies in crash on Interstate 84 offramp, Portland police say](https://www.kgw.com/article/traffic/motorcyclist-dies-crash-interstate-84-offramp-portland/283-21f073d6-f97c-446e-9d18-35dee9a67f84) _2026-08-01 · KGW RSS Feed: traffic_ The offramp and onramp to Northeast 122nd Avenue from Interstate 84 eastbound are closed during the investigation. ## [US 26 eastbound reopens after truck spills lumber in Vista Ridge Tunnel](https://www.kgw.com/article/traffic/us-26-eastbound-blocked-flatbed-truck-spills-wood-vista-ridge-tunnel/283-b7b1997c-8b49-44fd-b2fa-8cffa4b05a46) _2026-07-31 · KGW RSS Feed: traffic_ The truck appeared to have been traveling in the left lane, and the cargo spilled onto the other two lanes. Expect delays as traffic clears. ## [ICE Is Expanding Inside a Hyattsville, Maryland Building Where Immigrant Families Go for Help](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/ice-is-expanding-inside-a-hyattsville) _2026-07-31 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ Prince George’s County approved ICE’s expansion at Metro 1, home to social services, a food pantry, college classrooms and free English classes. DHS won’t say what the new space is for. ## [What’s Happening – Week of Aug. 2](https://www.thealmanac.net/news/2026/jul/30/whats-happening-week-of-aug-2-2/) _2026-07-30 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ FESTIVAL The South Hills Jewish Festival will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at 1700 Bower Hill Rd. There will be a live concert with Chasidic singer Berel Faiden,cultural crafts, petting zoo, inflatables, magic show, Jewish book sale, lawn games. There will be kosher wine and food for sale. GARDEN CLUB The \[…\] ## [Photography brings focus to Bethel Park artist’s life](https://www.thealmanac.net/bethel-park/2026/jul/28/photography-brings-focus-to-bethel-park-artists-life/) _2026-07-28 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ Harry Blichfeldt of Bethel Park, just like Johnny Cash’s legendary song, has been everywhere, man. Almost. “I haven’t been to Alaska nor Yosemite,” he said. The state and the national park are on the bucket list of Blichfeldt. A nature photographer for 34 years, Blichfeldt was among the 115 artists showcased at the third annual \[…\] ## [Bethel Park Arts & Music Festival a crowd pleaser](https://www.thealmanac.net/news/2026/jul/28/bethel-park-arts-music-festival-a-crowd-pleaser/) _2026-07-28 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ Andy Amrhein is well known in Bethel Park because he has a hand in virtually everything happening throughout the municipality. The owner of Evey True Value Hardware and Rental Store on Library Road, he’s involved in Bethel Park’s Fantastic Four Charities, including the community and education foundations, historical society and public library. Yet nothing pleased \[…\] ## [Drone academy opens world of aviation to female high school students](https://www.thealmanac.net/editors_pick/2026/jul/27/drone-academy-opens-world-of-aviation-to-female-high-school-students/) _2026-07-27 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ Even before the Wright Brothers lifted a plane off the ground at Kitty Hawk, the favorite form of aviation in America’s classrooms has been the humble paper airplane. But the paper airplane’s hegemony is facing some stiff headwinds from the drones that are zipping around our skies in ever-increasing numbers. There are thousands of people \[…\] ## [Bethel Park grad celebrates 50 years in public television](https://www.thealmanac.net/editors_pick/2026/jul/24/bethel-park-grad-celebrates-50-years-in-public-television/) _2026-07-24 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ It took moving away for Rick Sebak to see Pittsburgh with fresh eyes. After graduating from Bethel Park High School in 1971, Sebak did what many other people did in those days – he shook off the soot and grime of what was then the still-industrial Steel City and lighted out to the Sun Belt. \[…\] ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ySpF1C245wV3) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [What’s Happening – Week of July 19](https://www.thealmanac.net/news/2026/jul/20/whats-happening-week-of-july-19-2/) _2026-07-20 · Eleanor Bailey · News – The Almanac_ ARTS & MUSIC The Bethel Park Art & Music Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 25 along the Park Avenue streetscape, from the School House Arts & History Center to the community center. Admission is free. The music schedule at the community center is: 10 a.m. Jessica Lee & Friends \[…\] ## [Like DHS, Washington County Wants Public Comment Without Giving Residents the Information They Need](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/like-dhs-washington-county-wants-public-comment-without-giving-residents-the-information-they-need) _2026-07-20 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ After DHS asked residents to comment on an ICE detention center while withholding critical studies, the county commissioners now appear to be repeating the same failure. ## [Join Us Tuesday: Tell the Washington County Commissioners No to an ICE Detention Warehouse and Data Centers](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/join-us-tuesday-tell-the-washington-county-commissioners-no-to-an-ice-detention-warehouse-and-data-centers) _2026-07-17 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ Three public hearings. Major questions about water, sewer, and infrastructure. Join us as we demand the same transparency for the proposed ICE detention center and future data centers. ## [Pennsylvania’s online casino market is on a historic tear, and Washington County is right in the middle of it](https://www.thealmanac.net/news/2026/jul/13/pennsylvanias-online-casino-market-is-on-a-historic-tear-and-washington-county-is-right-in-the-middle-of-it/) _2026-07-13 · ogdendigital · News – The Almanac_ The Keystone State has quietly become the biggest online casino market in the country. Here’s a look at why the numbers keep going up, what’s behind the surge and what all this means for folks in Washington County. Pennsylvania’s never been shy about gambling. From the slot floors at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows on \[…\] ## [We Are Continuing Our Public Comment Campaign Because DHS Never Gave the Public the Information It Asked Us to Comment On](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/we-are-continuing-our-public-comment-campaign-because-dhs-never-gave-the-public-the-information-it-asked-us-to-comment-on) _2026-07-06 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ Over 4,300 people spoke out. We'll keep delivering public comments to DHS until it releases the environmental studies it relied on and provides a meaningful public review ## [Maryland Attorney General Demands Environmental Studies, New Public Comment Period, and Suggests DHS Sell Washington County ICE Warehouse](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/maryland-attorney-general-demands-environmental-studies-new-public-comment-period-and-suggests-dhs-sell-washington-county-ice-warehouse) _2026-07-02 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ The announcement came just hours after Hagerstown Rapid Response and Washington County Indivisible concluded a public comment campaign that generated more than 4,300 comments. ## [Hagerstown Rapid Response and Washington County Indivisible Join ACLU-MD, NAACP Washington County, and Elected Officials Submit Public Comment Opposing Proposed ICE Detention Center](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/hagerstown-rapid-response-and-washington) _2026-06-30 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ Hagerstown Rapid Response and Washington County Indivisible join elected officials and community organizations in calling on DHS to release the environmental studies behind proposed Washington County ICE detention center and extend public comment period. ## [The Conococheague Has Already Seen Toxic Algae. DHS Still Won’t Release Its Wastewater Studies](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/the-conococheague-has-already-seen-toxic-algae-dhs-still-wont-release-its-wastewater-studies) _2026-06-28 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ The proposed 1,500-bed ICE warehouse detention center sits beside Semple Run and is expected to generate nearly 200,000 gallons of wastewater each day upstream of Conococheague Creek and the Potomac River. ## [The July 1 Deadline: Why Residents of Maryland, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware Should Submit Public Comments on the Washington County ICE Detention Warehouse](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/the-july-1-deadline-why-residents-of-maryland-dc-virginia-west-virginia-pennsylvania-and-delaware-should-submit-public-comments-on-the-washington-county-ice-detention-warehouse) _2026-06-22 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ You don't have to live in Washington County to have a stake in this fight. Find out why and submit your public comment at NoKingsNoCamps.com before July 1. ## [A 750,000-Gallon Problem: The Infrastructure Strain DHS is Forcing on Williamsport, Maryland](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/a-750000-gallon-problem-the-infrastructure-strain-dhs-is-forcing-on-williamsport-maryland) _2026-06-21 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ Public comments are open until July 1, and this is the opportunity to raise formal concerns about a federal plan that includes a 750,000-gallon on-site water system and major strain on local sewer and ## [If Washington County Wants to Pause Data Centers Over Infrastructure and Environmental Concerns, Then Why Didn't It Pause the ICE Detention Center?](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/washington-county-wants-to-pause-data-centers-over-infrastructure-concerns-why-didnt-it-pause-the-ice-detention-center) _2026-06-19 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ As questions linger about secret land deals, NDAs, and infrastructure planning, Washington County is suddenly proposing a six-month pause on data centers. ## [10 Reasons We're Opposing the Proposed ICE Detention Center in Washington County, Maryland and Why You Should Submit Public Comment](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/10-reasons-were-opposing-the-proposed-ice-detention-center-in-washington-county-maryland-and-why-you-should-submit-public-comment) _2026-06-15 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ DHS is accepting public comments through July 1 on the proposed ICE detention center. Here are ten reasons to participate in the process and make your voice heard. ## [Washington County Mobilizes as DHS Reveals Major Expansion Plans for Proposed ICE Detention Warehouse](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/washington-county-mobilizes-as-dhs-reveals-major-expansion-plans-for-proposed-ice-detention-warehouse) _2026-06-04 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ As residents prepare for Tuesday’s protest, federal documents continue raising concerns about the scale, infrastructure demands, and environmental impacts of the proposed ICE warehouse in Williamsport ## [Washington County’s Commissioner President Prayed for Critics, Avoided Questions, Then Voted on a Deal That Could Benefit His Family Financially](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/washington-county-commissioner-president-prayed-for-critics-avoided-questions-then-voted-on-a-deal-that-could-benefit-his-family-financially) _2026-05-22 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ As the ICE warehouse controversy grows, Washington County residents are increasingly questioning secrecy, infrastructure deals, and conflicts of interest inside county government ## [What Is Washington County Trying to Discuss Behind Closed Doors This Time?](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/what-is-washington-county-trying-to-discuss-behind-closed-doors-this-time) _2026-05-21 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ A reader’s guide to the agenda, the county’s closed-session problem, and what tomorrow’s special meeting could reveal about the ICE warehouse fight. ## [A New Documentary Shows How Washington County Became the Face of the Fight Against ICE Expansion](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/a-new-documentary-shows-how-washington-county-became-the-face-of-the-fight-against-ice-expansion) _2026-05-20 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ DHS thought nobody would fight back against Maryland’s ICE warehouse. They were wrong. ## [The NDA We Received Through a Maryland Public Information Act Request Raises New Questions About the DHS Warehouse Project](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/the-nda-we-received-through-a-maryland-public-information-act-request-raises-new-questions-about-the-dhs-warehouse-project) _2026-05-18 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ The document was signed in December 2025, shortly before DHS purchased the warehouse at the center of the detention facility controversy. ## [NDAs Are Surfacing Again Inside Washington County Government](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/ndas-are-surfacing-again-inside-washington-county-government) _2026-05-18 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ Another NDA-style agreement has surfaced as Washington County faces mounting scrutiny over secrecy surrounding the proposed ICE detention warehouse. ## [We Were Called Alarmists Over the ICE Warehouse Plan. Now There’s a Federal Investigation.](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/we-were-called-alarmists-over-the-ice-warehouse-plan-now-theres-a-federal-investigation) _2026-05-14 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ Washington County, MD residents warned the public for months about secrecy, backroom dealings, and unanswered questions surrounding the ICE warehouse. Now those concerns are drawing federal attention. ## [Washington County Commissioners Canceled Next Week’s Meeting After We Protested the Proposed ICE Detention Center](https://blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/washington-county-commissioners-canceled-next-weeks-meeting-after-100-protested-the-proposed-ice-detention-center) _2026-05-13 · Hagerstown Rapid Response · Hagerstown Rapid Response_ Hours after one of the largest demonstrations yet against the proposed Hagerstown-area ICE detention center, County officials abruptly canceled the following week’s public Commissioners meeting.