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Cooler nighttime temperatures expected to offer more relief, unlike last month’s historic heat emergency

Elections officials anticipate voter turnout will reach historic levels for the November elections. In preparation steps have been taken to reduce lines and make the voting process easier.

Board of County Commissioners shown new architectural renderings, updated on innovative and sustainable energy-uses and overall progress on the multi-million dollar project.

The Board of Commissioner on Thursday, Dec. 15, approved an ordinance banning the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in Multnomah County and will become effective on Jan. 1, 2024.

The forecast anticipates a deficit of $2.6 million for fiscal year 2024, which starts July 1, 2023, and lasts through June 30, 2024. The deficit is expected to grow to $15.4 million by FY 2028.

JVP's January Newsletter Vol. 1

Jessica became homeless in 2022. With the help of Housing Multnomah Now, a pilot program from the Joint Office of Homeless Services, she's back in housing and regaining independence.

Initial specific investments include funding for a 24/7 stabilization center, sobering beds, stabilization and transitional housing and permanent supportive housing.

Maanta, Talaatada, Noofember 7, 2023, ayaa ah maalinta ugu danbeysa ee la codeenayo Doorashada Gaarka ah.

“Expect Fentanyl” messaging calls attention to the risks of fentanyl use and provides young people with guidance on how to protect themselves and their friends

FORWARD provides support to applicants and screens applications for eligibility. They have also assisted with community outreach and demonstrations to partner organizations. 

The PFA Facilities Fund recently awarded $1.1 million in grant funding to CAIRO for an Early Learning Center that will eventually house five classrooms and serve up to 100 children!

The effort resulted in a comprehensive, cross-sector analysis that showed the impact supportive housing has on people who experience homelessness and have complex needs.

“If I need services, I don’t have to know how to navigate the system. I just need to find the building or the van or any County facility and gain access to it.”