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...
County Urban Pocket Areas
Find out which unincorporated areas have city zoning and are administered by neighboring cities.
Multnomah County Library Employees raise serious concerns with security, workforce equity, and staffing
Learn why Multnomah County library employees raised serious concerns with security, workforce equity, and staffing
News from the Board the week of Dec. 6, 2021
A snapshot of County Commissioner activities and appearances this week
Text message campaign to alert Multnomah County residents of eviction prevention resource
About 370,000 residents are expected to receive the text over several days. It is part of a multi-pronged effort to help people avoid eviction by sharing information about how to get urgent help.
Multnomah County Health Department report recommends transitioning away from gas stoves over health concerns
Children living in homes with gas stoves are 42% more likely to experience asthma symptoms; report recommends switching to electric alternatives when replacing gas appliances
Trauma, Resilience, and Self-Care - Further Learning Resources
Trauma, Resilience and Self-Care for Assertive Engagement
Citing strength & resilience, Board proclaims Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Latine Heritage Month
The measure calls upon all residents to celebrate the history and recognize the contributions of Latines to our community, state, and nation.
Changes to OIS Certifications Affect New Applicants and Recertification
Changes to OIS certifications put new responsibilities onto course applicants. These changes do not affect current OIS certification, but it will affect you when you get recertified.
Announcing new Good Government Hotline features
Nov. 12-18 is International Fraud Awareness Week. We're launching enhancements to the Good Government Hotline to make it easier than ever to report suspected fraud, waste, or abuse of position.
FAQs for Transit TRP
Frequently asked questions regarding the Transit Transportation Reimbursement Plan
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.
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.
Year Two of Supportive Housing Services: Gateway Center housing assessor helps domestic violence survivors access housing
Gateway Center adds housing assessor position, thanks to Supportive Housing Services funding
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.