Communications

North Portland librarian Patricia Welch was honored with the Flemming Award for her commitment to social justice during Wednesday's Black History Month celebration.

The proclamation marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibited racial discrimination in voting.

In this edition of "We Are Multnomah County" meet the Department of Community Services water resources specialist Roy Iwai.

On Feb. 12, commissioners will consider regulations around e-cigs, vape pens and other “inhalant systems.” A public hearing will be on Feb. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Multnomah Building.

Multnomah County Department of Community Justice Parole and Probation Officers credited for helping take a sex trafficker off the streets.

Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury and Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis announced Tuesday afternoon their joint pursuit of federal Promise Zone status for Gresham’s Rockwood neighborhood.

Commissioner Smith's "Lunch with Leaders" event was an opportunity for young women to make connections and explore career paths of local leaders of color.

Hiab Ghebregherghis never expected when he started volunteering at Rockwood's library, that it would mean reuniting with a childhood friend from 8,000 miles away.

Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury led a diverse panel of county employees and services providers in a discussion on some of the core issues affecting East County on Jan. 6.

Open enrollment for health insurance is happening now through February 15, 2015. Sign up at the following Multnomah County events.

People of color in Multnomah County face “extremely sobering’’ disparities that lead to more illness, fewer opportunities and shorter lives, the Health Department reported.

Oregon Health Equity Alliance members warn County Commissioners of a tobacco “epidemic” in communities of color.

Classical music and questions fill Juvenile Services Division gym as internationally acclaimed Cellist Alban Gerhardt performs.