HILLSBORO, Ore. -- Based on factors such as proficiency standards and college readiness, seven Washington County high schools made U.S. News Best High Schools in Oregon top 20 list released May 7.

The list includes a total of 76 Oregon high schools. International School of Beaverton earned a top score for college readiness (100), and in addition to being ranked number one in Oregon, is the only Oregon school ranked in the top 20 nationally (No. 20).

Washington County school districts and schools, followed by their Oregon rankings are:

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Washington County Sheriff's Office says a suburban Portland man has been arrested for investigation of murder in the death of a female roommate.

Sgt. Bob Ray said 34-year-old Paul Joseph Sanelle of Bethany was arrested Friday. He is being held without bail.

On April 29, deputies responded to a call about an unconscious woman at the Oak Hill Apartments. Ray says they found 26-year-old Julianne Herinckx. She was taken to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Ray says it appears the woman was a domestic abuse victim who was assaulted over a period of time. He says she lived in the apartment with another woman and Sanelle.

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Washington County elections officials are encouraging voters to send in or drop off their ballots as soon as possible this primary election season so that all ballots are processed in a timely manner.   

Voters throughout Oregon should have received their ballots by mail over the recent weekend. Information about vote-by-mail, voter eligibility and other election matters may be found at the Washington County Elections Office website or by calling 503-846-5800.  

Voters can mail their completed ballots in appropriately signed envelopes through the U.S. Postal Service until May 10. After that, completed ballots should be dropped off at official collection sites in order to meet the election's 8 p.m. deadline on May 15.  

Ballot drop off sites can be found on the Washington County website.               

24-hour drop-off sites