Roads Capital Improvement Plan Open House - Portland
The Transportation Division is currently updating the Roads Capital Improvement Plan and Program. This open house is an opportunity to share and receive input on the prioritized list of improvements.
Hearings set for Sauvie Island/Multnomah Channel Rural Area Plan update
Public hearings have been scheduled in 2015 on an update of the Sauvie Island and Multnomah Channel Rural Area Plan.
Movie Screening & Community Listening Session on Mental Health
February 6, 2018 Movie Screening & Community Listening Session on Mental Health
STATEMENT: Authorities search for youth escaped from Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility
Authorities are searching for a 16-year-old Multnomah County youth who escaped from the Donald E. Long Detention Facility in Northeast Portland on Saturday, July 8, 2017.
Age Friendly & Livable Communities Action Plan
Our area is experiencing the beginning of a long-term demographic shift to a more aged society.
Good Faith Estimate (GFE)
A Good Faith Estimate lets you know the cost before getting health care, to protect you from surprise medical bills.
Community meetings planned for county Comprehensive Plan
Property owners, residents and business owners in rural Multnomah County are invited to community meetings on September 9 and 16 to learn about the county’s Comprehensive Plan update.
Engage Multnomah County: Office of Community Involvement Newsletter
Subscribe to the Office of Community Involvement's Newsletter and read past editions.
Public testimony webform
Use this form to sign up to testify before the Board, or to submit written testimony.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Child Foster Care Certification
On January 1, 2026, the state office of I/DD services will be certifying both new and renewing
children foster care environments. Multnomah County stopped recruiting new applicants on 8/15/2025.
Field Services Retention Schedule (AC4)
Field Services Retention Schedule (AC4)
Questions about Syringe Exchange
How syringe exchange works to prevent disease and protect our community.
Behavioral Health Resource Center
Drop-in day center with shelter and temporary housing. Find support and take a break a from living on the street.
NEWS RELEASE: Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declares State of Emergency beginning Friday, July 5, for dangerous heat
The emergency takes effect at noon Friday until noon Monday, July 8, in response to forecast temperatures of 100 degrees through the weekend
Internship Experience: The College to County Perspective
During the summer of 2021 the Mental Health Unit counted on the support of Zola Neal (She/Her/Hers)
Safe Routes Updates & Events
Keep up with what's happening with Safe Routes to School.
LEAD pilot project to help divert low-level drug offenders from jail to treatment
The Multnomah County Board was updated on efforts to launch a new pilot project designed to divert low-level drug offenders from jail to treatment and social services.
Federal and State Elected Officials
Elections: Federal and State Elected Officials
Board of Commissioners celebrates third Proclamation Day of 2025, signing seven proclamations
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners signed seven proclamations on May 7, 2025.
Recommendation Status Evaluation: County has implemented most recommendations from first audit of its response to COVID-19 pandemic
The county has implemented most recommendations from first audit of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
County Organization-Level Support: Guidance
Guidance to departments and employees: Guidance is thorough; employees report implementation gaps.
Congregate Settings: MCDC & Inverness Jail
Sheriff's Office worked with the Health Department on policies and process, but compliance with policies is an ongoing challenge.
How to be an ally: advice from Muslim and Arab American community leaders
We wanted to know how to support our Muslim and Arab-American friends and neighbors. Here’s what we heard.
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Energy
Multnomah County has maintained an active energy program since 1994.