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This multi-stage process, along with efforts to increase staff and bolster operations, will bring forward recommendations with input from the community.

During February storm, community members stepped up to support emergency shelter operations

JVP's February Newsletter Vol. 1, 2023

The celebration took place just a few weeks after the Gateway Center for Domestic Violence celebrated its 10-year anniversary

Report catalogs unresolved recommendations, charts budget direction and highlights some limited progress

Legacy includes stable funding, largest bond in history and diverse workforce serving communities previously excluded

Multnomah County officials push for utility disconnection moratorium extension; also signal support for alternative customer outreach, differentiated utility rates and expanded advocacy opportunities.

Chair Kafoury, alongside County officials and partners, push to continue disconnections moratorium, look for ways to make energy access more affordable

Continuous smoke and poor air quality is expected through the day, especially in eastern portions of the County

Forecasts call for continuous wildfire smoke and poor air quality through the day; Multnomah County requires people refrain from burning wood until advisory is lifted

With help from the Cascadia Health street outreach team, Terralinda now has a stable and safe place to call home.

Multnomah County leadership briefed on efforts to protect staff and justice-involved individuals, and reduce strain on jails and law enforcement operations, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

This week, Multnomah County and organizations across the United States commemorate National Crime Victims Rights Week.

Dangerous heat also affects people in housing, as well as those working and playing outside; community volunteers sought as heatwave is forecast to reach peak early this week.

Four severe weather warming centers, including the Oregon Convention Center, East Portland Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center and Reynolds High School, will open at 7 p.m. Friday.

Multnomah County celebrates Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week #PPPSWeek

College students interested in providing services in Multnomah County learned about internship and mentorship opportunities available during an orientation and meet-and-greet with county staff.