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American Rescue Plan and historic ballot measures drive new housing, preschool and library investments 

This year, the Multnomah Youth Commission is celebrating 25 years of serving the community.

The County extracted key lessons from its hot- and cold-weather emergency responses over the past year

The rent assistance infusion was among a handful of Joint Office budget adjustments, made possible by a mix of carryover funds and unexpectedly large tax collections from businesses and high earners.

Prepared remarks of Commissioner Lori Stegmann at Feb. 22's AAUW Celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote.

Multnomah County voters who do not receive a ballot by Thursday, May 9, should call Multnomah County Elections at 503-988-VOTE.

Investments helped fund critical behavioral health priorities to improve the lives of people experiencing substance use and mental health crises.

Check out what the Office of Sustainability was up to in 2024, and what is in store for the year ahead.

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved an ordinance extending the protection period granted by Oregon Senate Bill 278.

Warming centers will open in Multnomah County starting tonight.

Central Library in downtown Portland and Albina Library in Northeast Portland have each earned Sustainability at Work gold certification.

Just like during cold and severe weather, anyone seeking shelter should call 211 to see where space is available and to arrange transportation.

Screening, cohorting, rapid testing and vaccination are some protocols in place across facility

All infected individuals are being monitored closely for signs of severe illness. So far, only a small number of people have developed symptoms, almost all of them mild.

Multnomah County has sold the Wapato Jail to Kehoe Northwest Properties, LLC. The sale has been finalized and $5 million transferred to the County earmarked for permanent supportive housing