Voter Assistance Teams are in the community, helping those with disabilities cast their ballot
Multnomah County Voter Assistances Teams are in the community, helping voters with disabilities cast their ballot
Board proclaims February 2023 Black History and Futures Month
The Board recognized two Black-led community-based organizations, Kairos PDX and Experience Life Science Outdoors, Inc. (ELSO, Inc.), for the work they are doing to uplift Black communities.
Chair Vega Pederson's April Newsletter Volume #2
JVP's April Newsletter Vol. 2, 2023
Rules, fees approved for licensing, inspecting food cart pods
Licensing beings early 2020; inspections to begin in summer
Health officials propose first ever sanitation rules for food cart pods
Proposed ordinance to address water, rodents, trash and other public health concerns
Multnomah County begins public engagement process on workforce equity strategy
County employees filled the Multnomah Board Room Thursday, Dec. 13, to participate in the first public hearing on the County’s workforce equity recommendations and a draft implementation plan.
‘No one will be turned away’: As storm bears down, County, Portland leaders share plans for shelter, transportation
During severe weather, anyone seeking shelter should call 211 to learn what shelters are open and when — and to arrange a ride to shelter if needed.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County voters cast tens of thousands of ballots, amid surge of returns on Election Night; secure, convenient and reliable elections remain pillars of the Vote by Mail process
Roughly 70,000 ballots were received on Election Day alone, with roughly half of that number picked up from ballot drop sites after 6 p.m.
NEWS RELEASE: In first three months of FY 2024-25, Joint Office of Homeless Services and providers help more than 1,000 people leave homelessness for housing
FY 2025 Quarter 1 data shows the Joint Office is hitting its spending targets and that its providers housed 1,000 people in just 3 months.
NEWS RELEASE: Oak Street Village shelter in Montavilla neighborhood opening soon
Event on Feb. 19 celebrates the upcoming opening of the village-style shelter in southeast Portland
Fentanyl State of Emergency
Addressing the public health and public safety crisis driven by fentanyl.
Auditor McGuirk's November 2020 Newsletter
Read the Auditor's November newsletter and learn more about the work of the Auditor's Office.
Recognizing red flags
Multnomah County Department of Community Justice Parole and Probation Officers credited for helping take a sex trafficker off the streets.
Sustainable Purchasing For County Employees
Tools and resources to help you make a more sustainable purchasing decision for Multnomah County
Second Measles case confirmed in Multnomah County
Measles is rare in Oregon; The 2018 cases are the county's first since 2014.
Protective orders: Not one size fits all
Because domestic violence affects people of all walks of life, it's important for us to know how protective orders work.
Health Department confirms one case of measles in Multnomah County
Multnomah County public health officials are investigating one case of measles in an unvaccinated young child with recent travel to an area with measles activity.
First Ever Nationwide Test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System (WEA)
First Ever Nationwide Test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System (WEA)
The Gateway Center for Domestic & Sexual Violence Services
The Gateway Center serves survivors of Domestic and/or Sexual Violence, offering a wide variety of services. For access please call during our business hours M-F 9am-4pm (503) 988-6400.
Weight Limits for County Bridges
Weight limits are set by vehicle type. They are based on the condition of the bridge and are updated periodically as bridge conditions change.
Diane Wade Program Community Advisory Board
Meet the Diane Wade Program Community Advisory Board members
Multnomah County Juvenile Services Division investigating disturbance at detention center
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies and command staff arrived at the detention center within minutes and were able to quickly defuse the situation with verbal commands.
East County Issue Forum: Economic Mobility
February's East County Issue Forum will feature a discussion led by Multnomah County Commissioner Lori Stegmann on jobs, housing, family stability and the future growth of our region.
DCJ Joins Portland Pride Celebration 2011
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) joined the annual Portland Pride Celebration at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park on June 17th-19th, 2011. Officers in the bike patrol rode in the parade...
DCHS offers volunteer and internship opportunities
Department of County Human Services (DCHS) understands and values students and individuals who have a desire to learn, serve and provide valuable services to the community in which we live. DCHS’ u...