Contractor outreach event scheduled for courthouse project
An outreach event is scheduled for Friday, October 9 from 9 am to noon to share information about subcontracting opportunities for the $250 million Multnomah County Central Courthouse project.
Life-Employment Status Changes
There are many life events that can and do effect an employee's benefit eligibility and their ability to add or remove dependents from coverage, change plans or remain in a medical plan.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Medical Examiner identifies one suspected hypothermia death in February 2023 winter storm
Further tests and investigation will determine whether the death is officially cold-weather-related
Multnomah County Veterans Task Force
The Multnomah County Veterans Task Force was established in 2010 to assess and identify the services provided to military veterans in Multnomah County.
Multco Food Carts
Food cart businesses must file an annual personal property tax return with the county
Issue Forum: Housing in East County
Please join us to talk about housing in East County Thursday, October 4th from 3-5pm at Gresham City Hall.
Two Juvenile Services employees test positive for COVID-19
Two Juvenile Services employees test positive for COVID-19, no youth in detention affected.
Multnomah County services to pause in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Many County services will be unavailable on Monday, Jan. 18.
East County Issue Forum: Earth Month
April's East County Issue Forum will focus on Earth Month, including information from Multnomah County's Office of Sustainability and Energy Trust of Oregon.
Multnomah County services to pause on Nov. 26 in observance of Thanksgiving
County services offered over email, phone, and in-person will be unavailable on Thursday, Nov. 26 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Crews to begin survey work on N.E. 223rd Avenue
This month crews will begin survey work on N.E. 223rd Ave. between Bridge St. and N.E. Halsey St.
Two Juvenile Services staff test positive for COVID-19, no youth exposed
Two Juvenile Services employees test positive for COVID-19, no youth in detention exposed.
Health Department Complaints
Reports concerns about patient care and safety.
District Attorney and Portland Police Bureau Lieutenant selected to represent Multnomah County on a national level
Tom Cleary, Senior Deputy District Attorney and Lt. Dave Virture, Portland Police Bureau Training Unit Supervisor have been selected by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to participate in the 2010 JDAI...
UPDATE January 21, 2022: Juvenile Services Division notified of another employee who tested positive for COVID-19.
This is the 22nd JSD employee with a confirmed positive case in the past month. All individuals who meet the exposure criteria have been notified.
Measles diagnosed in local child who traveled overseas
Local health officials have learned of a case of measles in an unimmunized infant who recently visited overseas.
Juvenile Services Division was notified on January 9, 2022, that another employee at the division tested positive for COVID-19
Multnomah County’s Juvenile Services Division was notified on January 9, 2021, that another employee at the division tested positive for COVID-19.
Ebola 2014: Straight talk on Ebola: County health experts, Liberian refugees discuss how to protect families overseas
Multnomah County’s West African immigrant community estimates they have lost more than 50 relatives to an outbreak of Ebola that has sickened more than 5,000 people and killed nearly half that many.
Comprehensive Plan
The Multnomah County Comprehensive Plan is the county's land use mission statement.
Let's talk about mental health
1 in 5 people experience a mental health issue during their lifetime. The sooner we start talking about mental health, the faster we can stop stigma.
Public health teams up with Fish and Wildlife after reports of unusual coyote behavior in Portland
Anyone who sees a coyote acting strangely should call 9-1-1
Preparing for Disasters in our Community
When the earthquake and resulting tsunami ravaged Japan last week, the devastation and destruction was enough to catch all our attention. Japan and its residents long have been prepared for the hav...
We’re hiring! Multnomah County seeking qualified applicants who are passionate about working with youth in detention
Those wishing to attend must pre-register for the event. Please note, there is limited space and we will not be accepting drop-in visitors on the day of the event.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Elections releases video explaining ranked-choice voting, previewing ballots
Voters in the City of Portland will see a difference in the way their ballots look. Candidate contests will now feature a grid that allows voters to rank up to six candidates in order of preference.
Juvenile Services Division respond to COVID-19 cases among youth and staff
Between Nov. 30, 2020 and Dec. 15, seven staff members who work in the Juvenile Services tested positive for COVID-19. Corrections Health worked closely with Public Health on any exposure to youth.