The Multnomah County Child Hunger Coalition has released an interactive map of food resources to help families facing food insecurity and hunger.
Oregon has one of the country’s highest rates of domestic and sexual violence against women.
County commissioners, state legislators, judges and hundreds of guests gathered Oct. 4, 2016 as Multnomah County broke ground on a new central courthouse.
Multnomah County will provide one-on-one counseling to help citizens understand the changes, identify important issues and compare their current coverage with 2017 Medicare plans.
County Board unanimously approved a plan that will guide how the Department of County Human Services provides comprehensive and coordinated services to older adults in Multnomah County.
The Multnomah County Health Department was named Outstanding Community Partner by Rose Community Development at its annual breakfast Sept. 22.
Elections officials anticipate voter turnout will reach historic levels for the November elections. In preparation steps have been taken to reduce lines and make the voting process easier.
Central City Concern announced today it will build 382 new housing units in three locations across Portland next year. Half the cost -- $21.5 million-- will be covered by six healthcare organizations.
More than 9,000 people at risk of becoming homeless were able to stay in their homes last year, as a result of the efforts of the A Home for Everyone and investments from Multnomah County.
The Board of Commissioners were updated on efforts to reduce the county jail population through programs and policies aimed at providing alternatives to incarceration and reducing recidivism.
Multnomah County Elections and Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) are teaming up for a special #PawstoVote Voter Registration Outreach and Adoption Special event on September 27th at the Shelter
Each year the Business Diversity Institute honors an outstanding minority-owned business. This year the honor goes to Twirl Advertising & Design.