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.
Signature Challenge Resolution Letters - May 2025 Special District Election
Resolution letters are no longer being accepted for the May 2025 Election.
Portland Water Bureau Filtration and Pipelines Project
On 4/16/2025 the County held the PWB’s Remand Hearing on the filtration facility and pipelines on SE Carpenter Lane. Below is the signed Hearings Officer’s decision.
Laws, policies and rules for volunteers serving as public officials
County volunteers are public officials and are expected to follow Oregon laws, county-wide policies, and program-specific rules.
Health Department extends mandatory wood burning restriction due to air pollution from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from across the Pacific Northwest entered the Portland Metro area this weekend leading health officials to extend a mandatory wood burning restriction for Multnomah County residents.
Domestic Violence Coordination Office (DV1)
Retention schedules for the Domestic Violence Coordination Office records
From the archives: “Now is the time to help” Multnomah County calls on residents to help neighbors as excessive heat continues
Temperatures are expected to remain high today, with poor air quality at times, as statewide mask mandate goes into effect
EM Quarterly and Hot Weather Update
Updates from the June 2018 EM Quarterly meeting, including a Hot Weather update.
Flu Season hits Portland region
Immunization can still protect vulnerable people and healthy adults from the worst influenza has to offer
Auditor McGuirk's April 2019 Newsletter
Read the latest addition of Auditor McGuirk's newsletter.
Missing Persons
How to report a missing person found in Multnomah County
'An important milestone': Board of Commissioners approves final allocations in plan to address Supportive Housing Services underspending
$17.6 million approved for new City shelter locations, improved capacity for providers, rent assistance and employment programming, joining $40.5 million previously approved in the Joint Office budget
Mudbone Grown Farm started with a produce box and blossomed into a plant-based movement
Partnership with Multnomah County grew from farmstand to connecting youth to summer jobs, healthier futures
Payment Information and Remit Address
COBRA payment information and remit address.
Continued Care Supervision
START/MCJRP - Continued Care Supervision is a formal Probation/Parole/Post-Prison Supervision that tracks one's formal supervision to completion after one has completed the START or MCJRP Program.
About County Bridges
We are bridge operators, maintenance workers and engineers who manage and maintain six Willamette River Bridges and 22 smaller bridges elsewhere in the county.
S.T.A.R.T. - Success through Accountability, Restitution and Treatment
S.T.A.R.T. is an intensive drug court for medium-high risk/high need property crime offenders.
Multnomah County Small Office Property Survey
Multnomah County’s Department of Assessment and Taxation is conducting a rental and expense survey for office properties located within Multnomah County.
Advisory committee for Sauvie Island/Multnomah Channel Transportation System Plan Update to meet on April 9th
The Sauvie Island/Multnomah Channel Community Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sauvie Island Grange for a meeting focused on transportation planning.