Helpful tips and considerations before you volunteer
Things to keep in mind before you sign up for volunteer shifts at a County emergency shelter during severe weather.
Multnomah County recruiting residents to help create public campaign financing program
The Public Campaign Financing Implementation Advisory Committee will help create a financing program for Multnomah County’s elected offices before the 2026 election.
Broadway Bridge Control System Upgrade
This project replaced the control system that helps operate the Broadway Bridge drawbridge. Two weekend bridge closures were required in August and September 2021.
NEWS RELEASE: Board of Commissioners launches new monthly Proclamation Wednesdays
New schedule dedicates Board time and attention to formal proclamation signings.
Breastfeeding Support
Support and encouragement for breastfeeding parents.
Hands of Wonder Garden Program
HOW is about youth working to make things right, giving back to the community, and gaining valuable job skills that will prepare them for future employment.
Multnomah County Pretrial System Improvements
On June 1, 2023, Multnomah County began implementing changes to the pretrial system.
Information on Precinct Committee Persons
Information on Precinct Committee Persons
How to get help with rent or an eviction notice
If you have received a notice with a court date, Call the Eviction Defense Project at (888) 585-9638. If you have a 72-hour termination notice from your landlord, call 2-1-1.
Hearings Officer
Current and past cases heard by our Hearing Officers for final determination.
Help Paying for Psychiatric Medication
Medication assistance for uninsured, low-income people who meet the criteria for the Multnomah Treatment Fund.
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Immunizations
Find free and low-cost vaccines. Immunization requirements for school, preschool and childcare.
General Cobra Information
COBRA allows employees and their dependents to continue their health coverage after experiencing a qualifying loss of coverage.
Joint Office of Homeless Services: Providers were frustrated with contract management and communication
Learn about why providers were frustrated with contract management and communication.
Multnomah County ARP investments: Public health emergency response
Multnomah County’s ARP investments into our public health emergency response included support for testing, tracing, outbreak responses, vaccinations, call center and emergency operations, and more.
Disease Detectives gather to honor COVID-19 response and, for some, meet for the first time
Staff reflect on 28 months,141,103 cases, 3,321 outbreaks and 1,247 deaths
From the Archives: Cooling shelters open through Sunday evening as long heatwave enters most dangerous – but likely final – phase.
TriMet will not turn away anyone riding to and from a cooling site who cannot pay fare through 10 p.m., Sunday, July 31.
EM Related Newsletters
List of emergency management related newsletters that may be of interest for those living or working in Multnomah County
First audit report on Multnomah County's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Read the report highlights, our recommendations, and access the full report.
Clinician Alert: One measles case identified in returning traveler
A measles case was identified in a traveler returning from an international trip. Clinicians should review exposure information and follow testing and treatment guidelines.
Community Budget Advisory Committee Recommendations on FY2022 Budget
Read recommendations from this year's Community Budget Advisory Committees on Multnomah County's FY 2022 budget.
Human Resources
Our people make all the difference in the services we provide to Multnomah County.
Pretrial Services Program
The Pretrial Services Program supervises defendants who are released from jail pending a court appearance and who require supervision in the community prior to resolution of their criminal case.
E coli ruled out as cause of Blue Lake illness, norovirus suspected
Blue Lake Regional Park swimming area remains closed as the Multnomah County Health Department investigates reports of diarrhea and vomiting.