Consistent attendance starts before the school bell rings
We know that factors such as housing stability and transportation greatly impact a kid's ability to go to school. Here's what DCHS is doing to help kids get to school ready to learn.
Sample Ballots - November 2017 Special Election
Sample Ballots - November 2017 Special Election
Employee perspectives on pandemic operations - survey FAQ
Information for county employees about the Auditor's survey to obtain employee perspectives on the county's operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Informational fair to highlight services for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Intellectual and Developmental Services Division of the Department of County Human Services will host an informational fair about its services on May 1.
What Works 2013 - Conference Summary & Media
Multnomah County's Local Public Safety Coordinating Council holds the What Works conference annually to provide state ®ional policy makers information that will guide their decision-making.
Community Resilience Initiative
Community Resilience HUB
Multnomah County and City of Portland confirm two non-voting members of Steering and Oversight Committee for Joint Homelessness Response System
Multnomah County Commissioners and the Portland City Council have appointed Anna Allen and Laura Suarez as non-voting members of Steering and Oversight Committee for the Homeless Response System.
Join a Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC)
Community Advisory Budget Committees are one way to get involved in the county budget process. Learn more and apply to get involved.
Office of Community Involvement Retention Schedule (OCI)
Office of Community Involvement Retention Schedule (OCI)
Clinician Alert: Measles cases in Southwest Washington
There are six epidemiologically-connected cases of measles in Clark and Wahkiakum Counties in Washington. There are no known cases in Oregon. Health Officers have issued this alert to clinicians.
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Doorashooyinka Guud waa Talaado, Noofember 5, 2025.
Veterans at Multnomah County
We know veterans share our commitment to serving others, and we welcome transitioning service members, veterans and reserve members into our ranks. Learn about how we support veterans.
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Health Department investigating illness reports at Blue Lake Park
Swimming at the park is closed while health officials respond to reports of diaarhea and vomiting. Initial impression is that it may be norovirus.
Multnomah County honors minority entrepreneurs, celebrates Minority Enterprise Development Week
Multnomah County is honoring minority-owned businesses after the board proclaimed Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 as Minority Enterprise Development Week.
Information on Precinct Committee Persons
Information on Precinct Committee Persons
Kindergarten Attendance Messaging Campaign
The following documents were created by the Multnomah County Linkage Steering Committee as tools for communicating to parents about chronic absence in kindergarten.
Black Men and Boys Healing Summit begins Oct. 7
Two-day conference to raise awareness on trauma in the black community
Interactive map pinpoints food resources in Multnomah County
The Multnomah County Child Hunger Coalition has released an interactive map of food resources to help families facing food insecurity and hunger.
Youth in Multnomah County detention tests positive for COVID-19
Following the notifications, in coordination with Public Health and Corrections Health, staff immediately acted by implementing pre-planned infectious disease protocols.
Multnomah County excessive heat deaths rise to 64
The Multnomah County Medical Examiner reported the number of deaths from the heat wave has risen to 64. The deaths were identified between June 27 and July 3, 2021.
Juvenile Justice Council
The Juvenile Justice Council (JJC) began its work in Multnomah County 16 years ago as the Detention Reform Steering Committee.
Take the hepatitis A quiz, get updated information on Cup & Saucer investigation
The Multnomah County Health Department is investigating hepatitis A at two Portland cafes.
How to help your neighbors in hot, smoky conditions
Wildfires continue to cause smoky conditions that can pose a health risk to certain people. Please check on your neighbors who may be older or have disabilities to see if they need assistance.
Share the FUN...not the germs! Health officials remind people to swim healthy
With another warm summer weekend ahead, the Multnomah County Health Department is reminding everyone to swim healthy. Everyone plays a role in preventing illnesses linked to the water people share.