Board approves funding for central courthouse design
Multnomah County Commissioners approved $9.4 million for design work for the new central courthouse on Dec. 17.
Multnomah County Commissioners approved $9.4 million for design work for the new central courthouse on Dec. 17.
The county is seeking reports from residents and businesses that experienced property damage from the Dec. 7 – 9, 2015 storm.
Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury delivered her statement during the Dec. 17 board meeting.
The new Sellwood Bridge should open to traffic in late February or early March 2016, project managers told the board on Tuesday.
At the annual ceremony, 116 employees were recognized for their years of service to the county.
The Multnomah County Health Department has launched a campaign to counter record-setting smoking and opioid abuse rates, Public Health Director Tricia Tillman told the board on Tuesday.
The decision about what to include in the courthouse is one of several choices county commissioners will make on Dec. 17 when the project advances into detailed design.
Last year, the employment program found summer jobs for 482 Multnomah County teenagers.
In its final presentation to the board before the deal closes Dec. 21, project representatives told commissioners they anticipated a public market would open in five years.
Yesterday, we were shocked to learn of the shooting at a holiday party of San Bernardino County employees.
Health Department releases new troubling opiate report.
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Portland area pain specialists, health care providers and community members will join state and local health officials announcing new tools to reduce opiate harms.