Washington County has released a notice regarding the ballot processing schedule for the November 3, 2026, general election. Processing will take place at the Washington County Administration Building in St. George.
As of September 4, 2026, electricity service in Washington County has stabilized, with all 35,478 tracked customers currently receiving power. This follows a period of instability caused by a regional transformer issue that previously forced local officials to issue energy conservation alerts.
A power outage in Washington County has disrupted services for thousands, prompting officials to issue alerts and request energy conservation. This follows a previous large-scale outage in March 2024 caused by a regional transformer issue.
Washington County School District has listed several policy changes and items currently under consideration. These include topics ranging from educator salary supplements to personal device use policies.
A 5-year-old girl undergoing multiple surgeries for severe burns is receiving community support following an off-highway vehicle fire near Sand Hollow State Park. The incident, which occurred on Aug. 28, 2026, left both the child and her father with significant injuries.
Washington County has issued a request for proposals to construct flood mitigation infrastructure at Legacy Park. The project includes the building of a new detention basin and earthen drainage systems to improve storm water handling.
Washington County is seeking construction proposals for new flood mitigation infrastructure at Washington County Legacy Park. The project involves the physical construction of a detention basin and earthen drainage infrastructure.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners scheduled a regular public meeting for September 1, 2026. The meeting is set to begin at 4:00 PM in the Washington County Commission Chambers and via Zoom.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners scheduled a public meeting for September 1, 2026. The meeting was set to include a public interface session and several agenda items ranging from purchase requests to various resolutions.
Officials at Dixie Power and the city of St. George continued working overtime Thursday night as they raced to restore power to thousands of customers in Washington County.
In a notice on the city website, officials reported that most of Washington County was without power. Energy services teams worked to restore electricity with a focus on critical infrastructure.
ST GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — Thousands are without power in Washington County due to a widespread outage. According to Rocky Mountain Power's website, over 12,000 residents across Washington County are experiencing outages. At this time, crews are investigating the outages.
