Chair Kafoury shares plans to increase workforce diversity in capital projects
“It is the county’s responsibility on all of our public projects,” said Chair Kafoury, “to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.”
“It is the county’s responsibility on all of our public projects,” said Chair Kafoury, “to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.”
The update is part of regularly scheduled board briefings on the progress of the critical facility, which will be located near the west end of the Hawthorne Bridge.
According to a statistic read by Commissioner Judy Shiprack at Thursday’s board meeting, an estimated 5,000,000 elders in the United States are affected by elder abuse and mistreatment annually.
The Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday approved an Intergovernmental Agreement between the county and the City of Portland establishing the Joint Office of Homeless Services.
On Friday June 24, 2016, Multnomah County will host a capital projects showcase at OAME (Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs) at 731 N Hayden Meadows Drive in North Portland.
This year’s Pride presentation acknowledged the tragic events that took place in Orlando last Sunday and affirmed the county’s role in supporting LGBTQ issues.
Beginning July 1, all businesses selling tobacco or nicotine products in Multnomah County must be licensed or face fines or penalties.
Five decades after the Supreme Court's unanimous opinion in Loving vs. Virginia, Multnomah County honors the advocates who fought for equality.
Chair Deborah Kafoury and Portland Mayor Charlie Hales said Tuesday they oppose oil trains through Oregon an a proposed terminal in Vancouver that may increase oil train traffic in both states.
The county's Mental Health and Addiction Services Division offers strategies to help people cope after a traumatic event.
Multnomah County will light the Morrison Bridge in a rainbow color scheme from June 13-19 in honor the victims of Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando and to celebrate Pride Northwest.
No child or adult tested at Creston School had elevated blood lead levels. Two children tested Monday at Rose City Park recorded blood lead levels that require they see their doctor.