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
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.
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
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...
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.
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.
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.
Flu Season hits Portland region
Immunization can still protect vulnerable people and healthy adults from the worst influenza has to offer
EM Quarterly and Hot Weather Update
Updates from the June 2018 EM Quarterly meeting, including a Hot Weather update.
Auditor McGuirk's April 2019 Newsletter
Read the latest addition of Auditor McGuirk's newsletter.
Domestic Violence Coordination Office (DV1)
Retention schedules for the Domestic Violence Coordination Office records
Power Outages
Use a refrigerator, electric wheelchair, or oxygen concentrator?
Power outages can occur at any time, and it's best to plan for them ahead of time.
County volunteers model innovation, resilience, and service in the midst of a pandemic
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Multnomah County’s many community volunteers have continued to serve.
Multnomah and Clackamas County boards nominate Kayse Jama to fill vacant Senate District 24 seat
The Multnomah County and Clackamas County Board of Commissioners selected Kayse Jama, a former refugee and community organizer, to fill the vacant Senate District 24 seat
NEWS RELEASE: Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announces updated timeline for Coordinated Care Pathway Center opening
Center will open by Oct. 31, 2024, because of ongoing renovations and hiring processes
NEWS RELEASE: Applications open for Multnomah County Common Application program
Multnomah County and FORWARD create a single application for up to 20 community programs
Earthquake Ready task force recommends new long span Burnside Bridge
The Community Task Force for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project recommended a new long span bridge alternative move forward as the preferred alternative.
C2C Mentorship in Action
ARTICLE - Our program connects young people with career pathways to public service. During a pandemic that has isolated so many of us, we held on to one of our core values: building relationships.
Community celebrates upcoming reopening of 120-person Willamette Center shelter
The shelter is reopening after being closed for needed renovations.
Multnomah County Office of Sustainability: 2021 Year in Review
2021 was a busy year for the Office of Sustainability. View a summary of accomplishments in this year end snapshot.
County Ethical Culture Survey - FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers about participating in the County Ethical Culture Survey.
May 17, 2022 Primary Election
Election results and information from the May 17, 2022 Primary Election. Multnomah County election results were finalized and certified on June 8, 2022.
Commissioner Lori Stegmann to co-host East Multnomah County public safety forum on May 4
Community members are invited to the first of two public forums focusing on public safety in East Multnomah County on Thursday, May 4.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Multnomah County updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2016. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide for future growth and development in rural areas of the county.