The Oregon Economy.  Tom Potiowsky, the State Economist for Oregon, discusses the current state and future of the Oregon economy.   Presented before the forum on June 1, 2009.

State of the County.  Chair/Washington County Commissioner, Tom Brian, gives an update on what is happening in Washington County.   Presented before the forum on May 18, 2009.

Special Service District Elections.  Candidates Filing for Tualatine Hills Park and Recreation District Board of Directors, Hillsboro School Board, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Board of Directors, Tualatin Valley Water District Board of Directors.    Presented before the forum on May 11, 2009.

Special Service Districts Elections Candidates.  Candidates Filing for Recreation District, School Boards, and Water Districts.   Presented before the forum on April 27, 2009.

Parish Nursing.  Panel Discussion -Sandy Madsen, RN, Parish Nurse Coordinator Tuality Healthcare,;  Barbara Hula, RN, Parish Nurse St. Juan Diego Parish, Fr. John Kerns,;  Parish Priest of St. Juan Diego Parish.   Presented before the forum on April 20, 2009.

A-DEC, Manufacturer of Dental Equipment.  CEO Ken Austin, talks about A-DEC, Manufacturer of Dental Equipment. This program is much more interesting than it sounds.    Presented before the forum on April 13, 2009.

Office of the National Nurse and Advance Directives.  Teri Mills, Executive Board President of The National Nursing Network Organization, discusses the drive to form an Office of the National Nurse. Also, Julia Gies, FNP, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner from Providence Health Services, talks about advance directives.    Presented before the forum on April 6, 2009.

Gang issue in Washington County.  Julie McCloud Washington, County Crime Prevention Specialist, and The Gang Intervention Team member, discuss Gang Issues and the Western Washington County Gang Intervention Team.    Presented before the forum on March 30, 2009.

2009 Legislative Update  Oregon Senators Suzanne Bonamici, David Edwards, Mark Hass, and Bruce Star along with House Representatives Jeff Barker and Tobias Read, present an update on what is happening in the Oregon Legislature.    Presented before the forum on March 23, 2009.

Oregon Nursery Industry  John Aguirre, Executive Director of the Oregon Association of Nurseries, talks about how the nursey industry in Oregion is doing.    Presented before the forum on March 16, 2009.

Urban Growth Boundary  Mike Dahlstrom, Washington County Planning Division Program Educator, talks about Urban/Rural Reserves and the Future Urban Growth Boundary.    Presented before the forum on March 9, 2009.

Renewable Energy  Desari Strader, Executive Director of Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association, talks about renewable energy, the solar industry in Oregon, and the ability of alternative energy to create jobs in Oregon.    Presented before the forum on March 2, 2009.

Gambling: When It’s No Longer A Game.  Andy Cartmill, CPS, Sr. Program Educator, Addictions Washington County Department of Health and Human Services talks about gambling addiction.    Presented before the forum on February 23, 2009.

Presidents Day Program  Winnifred Herrschaft talks about our early presidents.   Also, Samuel Shogren, Acting Director Historical Museum, talks about the Washington County Historical Museum.    Presented before the forum on February 16, 2009.

Vision Action Network  Charla Chamberlain, Program and Administrative Coordinator, discusses the Vision Action Network and collaborative problem solving through relationship building.    Presented before the forum on February 9, 2009.

FEMA  Sherre Calouri, Fema Disaster Assistance Employee, discusses her experiences working for FEMA.    Presented before the forum on February 2, 2009.

Meals on Wheels and the Food Bank  Rebekah Albert, Regional Director for Loaves and Fishes, talks about Meals on Wheels.    Barbars Peschiera, Director of development at Oregon Food bank, talks about the Food Bank of Greater Washington County.    Presented before the forum on January 19, 2009.

Pacific Office Automation  Terry Newsom, CEO of Pacific Office Automation, talks about the founding of Pacific Office Automation and how it has grown into the largest of its kind in the USA.  Presented before the forum on January 19, 2009.

Land Use Planning  "The Big Look"  An up to date view of the current activities of the Big Look Task Force and an update of land use laws for our state. Presented before the forum on January 12, 2009.

Portland State University  Mike Burton, P.S.U. Vice Provost, discusses Portland State University’s plans to locate in Washington County.    Presented before the forum on January 5, 2009.

Washington County Wineries  John Platt, Owner of Helvetia Winery, and Suzanne Henkins, Executive Director of North Willamette Valley Vintners Association, talk about the wineries in Washington County. Presented before the forum on December 18, 2008.

The "FLU" Unmasked  Sue Mohnkern RN MPH, Public Health Preparedness Coordinator and Communicable Disease Program Supervisor for Washington County’s Department of Health and Human Services, discusses the three Types of Influenza and how to cope with them. Presented before the forum on December 1, 2008.

Homelessness in Washington County.  Annette Evans, County Homeless Program Coordinator, and Adolph 'Val' Valfre, Jr., Interim Executive Director for the Housing Authority of Washington County, speak on the topic "Washington County’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, Severe Weather Shelter Response Plan, and the latest on Affordable Housing.".  Presented before the Forum on November 24, 2008.

Post 2008 Election Analysis  Dr.Jim Moore - Professor Pacific University, presents an analysis and commentary of the 2008 election.  Presented before the Forum on November 10, 2008.

PCC, Beaverton Schools, and TVFR Bond Measures  Portland Community College President Dr. David Rule discussed the Rock Creek Community College Bond Measure, Superintendent Jerry Colona discusses the Beaverton School District Bond Measure, and Community Serviced Director Walt Peck discuses the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Bond Measure.  Presented before the Forum on October 27, 2008.

PCC, Beaverton Schools, and TVFR Bond Measures  Portland Community College President Dr. David Rule discussed the Rock Creek Community College Bond Measure, Superintendent Jerry Colona discusses the Beaverton School District Bond Measure, and Community Serviced Director Walt Peck discuses the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Bond Measure.  Presented before the Forum on October 27, 2008.

Washington county Bond Measures  Commission Chairman Tom Brian will speak on the Fair Grounds, the Transportation Development Tax, and the County Charter Revision.   General Manager Doug Menke will speak on the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District Bond Measure.  Presented before the Forum on October 20, 2008.

Ballot Measures 58, 59, 60, 61, and 65  Ballot Measure 65, Phil Keisling in favor vs Seth Wooley against.    Ballot Measure 61, Steve Dole for vs Gare Maebe against.    Ballot Measures 58, 59, 60 – Bill Sizemore for vs Suzanne Bonamici against.   Presented before the Forum on October 13, 2008.

Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Measure 56  Oregon Secretary of State Race -Senator Kate Brown (Democrat) vs Rick Dancer (Republican).    State Treasurer Race – Allen Alley (Republican) vs Ben Westlund (Democrat) Ben Westland did not show up.    Harry Bodine talks abut the Double Majority Initiative.   Presented before the Forum on October 6, 2008.

Oregon Senate Districts 16 14.   Oregon Senate District 16 John Wight (Republican) vs Senator Ginny Burdick (Democrat).    Oregon Senate District 14 Senator Mark Hass (Democrat) vs Lisa Micheals (Republican).   Presented before the Forum on September 29, 2008.

Oregon House Races 34 35 and Senate District 17.   House District 35   Representative Larry Galizio (Democrat) vs Toni Marino (Republican).    House District 34 Representative Chris Harker (Democrat) vs Piotyr Kuklinski (Republican) who did not show up.    Also unopposed candidate for Senate District 17, Suzanne Bonamici.   Presented before the Forum on September 22, 2008.

Oregon House Races 26 30 37.   House District 26 race between incumbent Republican representative Matt Wingard and Democrat Jessica Adamson.   Matt Wingard did not show up so Jessica Adamson spoke alone. House District 30 race between incumbent Democratic representative David Edwards and Republican Andy Duyck.   House District 37 race between incumbent Republican representative Scott Brunn and Democrat Michelle Eberly.   Presented before the Forum on September 15, 2008.

Oregon House Races 27 33 29.   House District 27 Representative Tobias Reed - Democrat (Incumbent) vs Mike Divetro - Republican.   House District 33 Mitch Greenlick - Democrat (Incumbent) vs Jim Ellison - Republican.    House District 29 Representative Chuck Riley - Democrat (Incumbent) vs Terry Rilling - Independent.    Terry Rilling did not show up.    Chuck Riley spoke unopposed.   Presented before the Forum on September 8, 2008.

Bringing the USS Ranger to Portland  Tim Myers, Executive Director of the USS Ranger Foundation, talks about the efforts to bring the USS Ranger to Portland.    Presented before the forum on June 15, 2009.