In 2024 we increased services, safety, and belonging
We continue offering hope on the issues most important to our community.
Fentanyl
Overdoses caused by fentanyl are on the rise. Learn important steps you can take to protect yourself and loved ones.
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (Chinese)
次自然灾害减灾计划
Medicare Enrollment Starts Oct. 15 and we can help
Multnomah County helps citizens get coverage through presentations and enrollment events
Putting the 2015 Climate Action Plan update to work
Students at the Lauder Learning Center learn about climate change, and the County adopts an update to the Climate Action Plan.
Precinct Maps by State Representative District - updated 2-2016
Precinct Maps by State Representative District - updated 2-2016
Azerbaijani Delegation travels to Multnomah County to see Juvenile Justice at work
Six Azerbaijani government officials, two interpreters, and an official from the US Department of Justice working in Azerbaijan traveled thousands of miles to witness juvenile justice in action.
Multnomah County partners with White House for safer, smarter use of jails
Multnomah County and other governments are participating in a White House-led initiative to divert low-level offenders with mental illness out of the criminal justice system.
Information for Voters Experiencing Housing Instability or Homelessness
You can register to vote even if you do not have a permanent residence address or are experiencing housing instability or homelessness.
New Multnomah County pilot program helps residents replace wood stoves and fireplaces with cleaner heat pumps
The pilot program helps Multnomah County residents remove their older, smoky wood stoves and fireplaces and replaces them with cleaner heat pumps for a healthier home and cleaner air.
Southeast Health Center break-in compromises personal information of about 700 people
Patients notified of breach, offered free identity protection service
Wood Smoke Pollution Advisory: People asked to not burn wood starting at noon today until at least noon tomorrow
The Multnomah County Health Department today issued a YELLOW air quality advisory asking people to avoid burning wood, starting at noon today, October 4th, 2021.
Short Term Construction Activities
From August through November 2021 there was occasional construction activities associated with test drilling.
Ana Kerpan
Ana is a volunteer with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice and winner of a 2015 Volunteer Recognition Award.
Multnomah County Animal Services Issues Update on Cat Found Decapitated
Multnomah County Animal Services Issues Update on Cat Found Decapitated
Evacuation lifted for N.E. Portland, air quality “all clear"
Authorities lifted all evacuation orders for N.E. Portland about 5 p.m. Tuesday, declaring “all clear’’ after repeated monitoring showed air quality had returned to healthy levels.
Multnomah County partners with Portland Fire & Rescue in medication delivery program
On Wednesday, leaders announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to get medication delivered to qualifying community members in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury makes Juneteenth a paid County holiday
Saying we are in a moment of reckoning for our country’s systemic oppression of Black people, Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury today made Juneteenth an annual paid holiday for County employees.
Long Term Care Facilities COVID-19 Guidance
COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Long Term Care Facilities
Mid-County Lighting District wins the 2020 Employee Recognition Award for Sustainability
Commissioner Lori Stegmann announces the Multnomah County winner of the Sustainability Award, the Mid-County Lighting District.
Nutrition
Our nutrition strategy focuses on how food and nutrition impacts Black health outcomes.
Joint Office still adding 24-hour smoke shelter, works with community to help distribute KN95 masks
Just like during cold and severe weather, anyone seeking shelter or helping someone obtain shelter should call 211 to see if there’s shelter space available and to arrange transportation.
Sept. 12: Joint Office of Homeless Services offering 24-hour smoke shelter for 3rd day, distributing KN95 masks
Community members seeking shelter for themselves should call 211 to learn where space is available and to arrange transportation.
Direct Impact on Community
The Multnomah Youth Commission continues to build working relationships and partnerships with local government agencies, school districts, and community based organizations.
August 11 Special Election - Letter to Voter
August 11 Special Election - Letter to Voter