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Children stand in an interactive fountain on a sunny day.

NEWS RELEASE: Emergency cooling centers not opening Monday, but community urged to stay aware of continued heat risk

NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Medical Examiner identifies suspected heat-related death

A woman sprays herself with a mister fan

NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County keeps cooling centers open Sunday, Aug. 24, as cumulative heat increases risk 

A person carries an umbrella for shade at an event Friday at the Expo Center.

NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County, Portland keep cooling centers open Saturday, Aug. 23, for ongoing heat response

NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County will open cooling centers starting at noon Friday, Aug. 22, as part of ongoing heat response

NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County concludes series of August Preschool for All meetings, commits to ongoing evaluation and community input

A group of friends gather at the Gresham Senior Center for congregate meals.

Community, connection and cool comfort: Inside the Gresham Senior Center.

Hawthorne Bridge closed to all traffic this weekend

Utility meter

Energy Disconnection Protections in Multnomah County

NEWS RELEASE: Preschool for All enters pivotal week with public meetings on program's future and finances

Expect eastbound lane closures next week on Morrison Bridge

Multnomah County Medical Examiner identifies second suspected heat-related death during August 2025 heatwave

Multnomah County Medical Examiner identifies one suspected heat-related death during August 2025 heatwave

Chief Operating Officer Chris Neal.

NEWS RELEASE: Chief Operating Officer announces outside investigation into County practices around conflicts of interest

A guest and their dog enjoys respite at the cooling center at Portland Covenant Church on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.

NEWS RELEASE: Three daytime cooling centers open again Tuesday, Aug. 12, after warm night and as dangerous heat lingers

Rocky Point Road to close for a month for culvert repair work

Expect lane closures on Hawthorne Bridge this week

Outreach workers with Cultivate Initiatives, a Joint Office contractor, deliver County supplies to people without shelter in east Portland during the heat emergency Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

NEWS RELEASE: Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declares state of emergency for dangerous heat; 3 cooling centers open at noon

Image of air conditioning units with "state rules protect against electricity service disconnections during extreme heat" in large text

Know your rights during extreme heat events

A smiling group of people pose for the camera between an American flag and a State of Oregon flag. A person toward the center of the group holds up the proclamation.

Board of County Commissioners celebrates three August proclamations

Expect lane closures next week on Morrison Bridge Belmont Viaduct

A businessman works out his budget on a computer and calculator

2026 Fee Changes for Health Licenses

Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project awarded $10 million from Oregon Metro

Graphic stating the County is conducting a wireless emergency alert test on Aug. 14 at 2 pm.

NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County test will light up cell phones at 2 p.m. Aug. 14 to test Emergency Alerts