Deaths among people experiencing homelessness rises to 88 in 2015
At least 88 people experiencing homelessness died in Multnomah County in 2015, the Multnomah County Health Department reports today.
Juvenile Services Detention notified of positive COVID test for youth in detention
On Sept. 2, 2021, the Juvenile Services Division was notified that a youth in the juvenile detention facility tested positive for COVID-19.
Juvenile Services Division notified Sept. 8, of another employee who tested positive for COVID-19
The latest positive case brings the total number of cases at the Juvenile Services Division to nine in the past month — six employees and three youths.
Freezing windchills mean warming center will open through Saturday morning in Gresham
Multnomah County officials tonight will open an overnight warming center at the Multnomah County East Building in Gresham.
Answers to your questions about ash and other fire-related issues
Wildfires across the state and western region continue to cause smoky conditions that can pose a health risk to certain people.
PRESS ADVISORY: Commissioner Loretta Smith partners with Association of Oregon Counties to educate seniors on opioid use among older Oregonians
Commissioner Loretta Smith and Bill Hall, President of the Association of Oregon Counties, will join seniors on Saturday, Aug. 12 in Southeast Portland to discuss opioid abuse among older adults.
Heart Disease
The Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program is dedicated to reducing heart disease in the Black and African community of Multnomah County.
Multnomah County partners with National Association of Secretary of States NASS to promote #TRUSTEDINFO2020
The goal of #TrustedInfo2020 is to communicate to the American people that election officials are their trusted sources for credible and accurate election information.
The Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (DVERT)
The Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team is a model of intervention that emphasizes identifying & providing coordinated, multi-disciplinary responses to high-priority domestic violence cases.
Multnomah County Emergency Management's Natural Hazard Mitigation Workshop
On May 2nd, 2018, Multnomah County Emergency Management hosted a Resilience Workshop at Gresham City Hall. Over 50 local, state and federal partners gathered to discuss hazard risks and mitigation.
New DCHS campaign sheds light on veterans and mental health
Throughout this summer, Multnomah County has been raising awareness about mental health in our community through a public outreach campaign. Now, the County is expanding its message to share the story
Board honors long-time county employees
The Board of Multnomah County Commissioners recognized county employees celebrating 15 to 45 years of service at a ceremony on Tuesday, December 7. The event drew its largest turnout yet, filling t...
Multnomah County sends restaurants $5.3 million in CARES Act relief
PRESS RELEASE: Multnomah County sends restaurants $5.3 million in CARES Act relief
Concerned About Violence in Your Community? Come Restore the Village
Restore the Village is a rolling series of community forums across Multnomah County where concerned citizens, neighbors, parents and young people can come together to openly discuss their reactions...
Day of Homelessness Awareness walk highlights struggles of families without homes
The fourth annual “Walk of Homelessness Awareness” will take place on Friday, Nov. 22, the culmination of a weeklong “Time to Listen -- Time to Act” campaign
Mackenzie teams with Multnomah County for annual scholarship
Design Firm Mackenzie has announced a partnership with Multnomah County for a scholarship opportunity for a business owner to attend the Minority Business Executive Program in September 2019.
NEWS RELEASE: Dangerous dog Bubbie impounded by patrolling Animal Control Officer in Southeast Portland
A dog declared dangerous by Multnomah County Animal Services — after a mauling last month and a previous attack — was impounded Saturday, May 6, by an Animal Control Officer.
Enrique Rivera
Enrique Rivera is the public safety coordinator for LPSCC
ACS- After Intake
Alternative Community Service
Publicity/HIPAA release forms
Multnomah County publicity/HIPAA release forms
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Medical Examiner identifies additional heat-related death in July 2024 heat emergency
Further tests and investigation will determine whether the deaths are officially heat-related
Update on COVID-19 cases in Juvenile Services
On Dec. 17, 2020, the Juvenile Services Division was notified that a youth in detention, and an employee in the detention facility, tested positive for COVID-19.
When a youth case is handled formally
When a case is handled formally, the youth is charged in court with a law violation. A judge will determine if the youth committed the law violation and what the youth’s consequences will be.
The court process
The court process starts when the District Attorney’s Office files paperwork with the court.
From the Archives: Multnomah County, City of Portland prepare cooling resources as forecast shows short-but-scorching heatwave reaching triple-digit peak Sunday, Aug. 7
Cooler nighttime temperatures expected to offer more relief, unlike last month’s historic heat emergency