Facilities and Trades
We ensure the safe, smooth operation of every structure the county owns or leases, from clinics and libraries to bridges, schools, courtrooms and more.
Toxic Algae Harmful to Pets Detected in Willamette River
ALERT: Do not let dogs swim in or drink from the Willamette River due to current toxic algae bloom.
College to County Mentorship Program searches for next generation of Multnomah County's workforce
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.
Behavioral Health Crisis Services
24/7 crisis counseling by phone, with interpretation services for non-English speakers.
Precinct Maps by State Representative District - updated 2-2016
Precinct Maps by State Representative District - updated 2-2016
Multnomah County Elections and Animal Services Urging Community to #PawstoVote
Multnomah County Elections and Animal Services Urging Community to #PawstoVote through Pet Photo Contest to Promote Voter Registration
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.
DCJ partners with Pacific University to create shared understanding between justice-involved young adults and emerging criminal justice professionals
Individuals on supervision in DCJ’s 15-25 year-old unit gain perspective of students studying to work in the criminal justice field, while witnessing opportunities and paths to success for themselves.
Severe weather warming centers remain open – donations of blankets and tarps needed
Severe weather warming centers remain open in Multnomah County during this week's cold temperatures. Donations of blankets and tarps are needed.
Swimming and boating at Blue Lake to reopen July 23 after norovirus outbreak
Multnomah County public health officials approved reopening Blue Lake Regional Park to swimming and boating on Wednesday, July 23.
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.
Multnomah County Animal Services Holds Days of December Adoption Special
For the fifth year in a row, adoption fees equal the day of the month for all pets seven months and older, from December 1 through the 31
Open House Events
County Auditor Jennifer McGuirk invites you to attend open house events scheduled for September 2024!
Multnomah County directs funds to East County food pantry
To respond to food insecurity during the pandemic and beyond, county leaders have partnered with the cities of Fairview, Wood Village and Troutdale to collaborate and share resources.
2026 LPSCC Council Meetings
The dates, agendas, and recordings of monthly LPSCC Council Meetings
Multnomah County's rules are a mess. Here is my plan to fix them.
Multnomah County's rules are a mess. Here is my plan to fix them. I came to see just how much our outdated rules got in the way of good governance. My colleagues and I are working to change that.
Board declares Oct. 14 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, marking the fourth year in this new tradition
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners declared today, Oct. 14, 2019, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Health Department reinstates mandatory wood burning restriction due to air pollution from wildfire smoke in NE and eastern parts of Multnomah County
Forecasts call for continuous wildfire smoke and poor air quality through the day and into tomorrow; Multnomah County requires people refrain from burning wood until advisory is lifted.
Health Department reinstates mandatory wood burning restriction due to air pollution from wildfire smoke
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
Health Department announces mandatory wood burning restriction due to air pollution from structure fires
Continuous smoke and poor air quality is expected through the day, especially in eastern portions of the County
Commissioner Vega Pederson's Forth Mobility Roadmap remarks
Text of Commissioner Vega Pederson's speech to the Forth Mobility Roadmap Conference on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.
Transportation Planning and Development
We issue transportation permits and manage the development of plans to address all modes of transportation at both the local and regional level.
IDD Housing Connector Program
IDD Housing Connector Program
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Animal Services resumes full operations; dog quarantine lifted
The 10-day quarantine has been officially lifted by the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
New agreement shifts Gateway Center for Domestic Violence to Multnomah County
The Gateway Center for Domestic Violence serves nearly 4,000 domestic violence survivors annually.