Eating Fish from the River
Do you fish in the Willamette? Learn which fish and shellfish are safe and unsafe to eat.
Transportation Planning and Development
We issue transportation permits and manage the development of plans to address all modes of transportation at both the local and regional level.
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.
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.
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.
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