RELEASE: Multnomah County selects firm to guide and forge path toward a new model of public safety
Territory, using its expertise in innovative, human-centered design and visual facilitation, will be instrumental in aligning and pushing forward the conversations.
Winter homeless shelter opens amid record demand in Multnomah County
Christina Storing, her four-year-old son, Sam, in tow, began to panic Thursday evening when a friend called and rescinded the offer of a room in his apartment.
Auditor McGuirk's January 2021 Newsletter
Read the Auditor's January newsletter and learn more about the work of the Auditor's Office.
The Multnomah County Board proclaimed April 8-14 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The annual proclamation is part of local and national efforts to promote victims’ rights and service
Chair Kafoury releases 2019 budget, prioritizing equity, housing and children
Three hearings scheduled for May 2, 9, 16 to get input from the public on community priorities
Multnomah County seeking builder, speeds bidding process for badly needed downtown resource center at nexus of mental health, homelessness
Multnomah County has put out a call for interested builders to propose a contract for the estimated $12 million to $15 million construction project, set to open as soon as summer 2021.
Board Proclaims October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Multnomah County proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighted the need to break the silence surrounding domestic violence and center the voices of those with lived experience.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County announces two daytime cooling centers will open Thursday, Sept. 5; other resources added
Chair Jessica Vega Pederson is declaring a state of emergency starting Sept. 5; County has begun community outreach to vulnerable populations.
Multnomah County’s Homeless Mobile Intake Team Recipient of Prestigious Aging Innovations Award From USAging
The team is the result of a partnership between the Joint Office of Homeless Services and the Department of County Human Services and is funded by the Metro Supportive Housing Services Measure.
With spring plans for home renovations, comes increased risk of lead poisoning
Lead from paint is the leading cause of lead poisoning in children; Take care and consider whether your little ones should get tested
Who to Call for What
Wondering who to call for services or assistance? Here's a quick reference list.
Know your rights during extreme heat events
Severe heat is on the horizon, so it is important to know your protections from electricity disconnections during severe heat.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County will open cooling centers starting at noon Friday, Aug. 22, as part of ongoing heat response
Chair Vega Pederson declares a state of emergency; three libraries will also extend hours of operation on Friday.
Prosecuting Attorneys New Employee Benefits
Benefit information for Prosecuting Attorney Association members.
City Club of Portland deflection panel discussion: ‘Those numbers make a difference’
Behavioral Health Division leader Anthony Jordan joined a Jan. 29 panel discussion to give updates on the County's deflection program, drawing from his professional expertise and personal experience.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County moving forward with new family motel shelter in Gresham
Shelter will provide 53 shelter units for families with children, along with wraparound services
2021 LPSCC Executive Committee Meetings
Meeting dates, agendas, and recordings
Environmental Services Retention Schedule (DOH15)
Environmental Services Retention Schedule (DOH15)
SUN Community Schools
We ensure that the future is in good hands by making sure young people have access to a full range of opportunities throughout their childhood.
Measure 26-203 - November 2019 Special Election
Measure 26-203 - November 2019 Special Election
Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson convenes local experts for critical conversation on spike in gun violence in east County
The panel consisted of a diverse range of speakers from the Multnomah County’s District Attorney’s Office, Department of Community Justice and Public Health.
From the Archives: Heat response continues as residents are urged to seek cool spaces
Daytime cooling resources available; short duration expected to help limit health risks
Sample Ballots - November 2022 General Election
Sample Ballots - November 2022 General Election
Chair Vega Pederson's May Newsletter
Budgeting for Multnomah County’s Future, 2023
A home for recovery where residents don’t feel like outsiders anymore
After Multnomah County and Volunteers of America Oregon open supportive housing for Latino men, graduates return as mentors