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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.
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.
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
County Elections prepped and ready for November elections
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.
New courthouse to use clever solution to power Hawthorne Bridge
Board of County Commissioners shown new architectural renderings, updated on innovative and sustainable energy-uses and overall progress on the multi-million dollar project.
Board unanimously approves final reading of ordinance banning the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products
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.
Multnomah County Budget Office forecasts deficit in fiscal year 2024 amid recession risk, inflation and higher personnel costs
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.
Chair Vega Pederson's January Newsletter Volume #1
JVP's January Newsletter Vol. 1
Jessica shares story of moving from tent to apartment with Housing Multnomah Now
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.
Multnomah County announces investments in Behavioral Health Emergency Coordinating Network (BHECN)
Initial specific investments include funding for a 24/7 stabilization center, sobering beds, stabilization and transitional housing and permanent supportive housing.
Forum addresses Multnomah County's role in early childhood programs and healthcare as changes take shape in Oregon
More than 75 people attended a citizen involvement meeting on March 6 to learn Multnomah County’s role in the state’s changes in two huge areas/
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PFA Facilities Funding Granted to CAIRO Early Learning Center
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!
Counties report: Supportive Housing Services measure has now housed 15,724 people across Portland region
Newly released annual reports from Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties show progress, as well as increased demand, as the voter approved measure enters year five.
Multnomah County Commissioners return to in-person board meetings, will continue accepting virtual testimony
After 19 months of virtual board meetings, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will return to meeting in person starting on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.