Nabil Zaghloul - 2020 Volunteer Awards
2020 HILLTOP Award for Public Official Achievement winner.
Foster Grandparent program pairs volunteers with children in need
Foster grandparents are volunteers 55 years and older who serve in local schools, hospitals, daycare facilities or Head Start centers. Volunteers are needed.
2019 Point in Time Count starts Wednesday, Jan. 23, with unprecedented coordination among outreach workers, volunteers
Every day and night through Tuesday, Jan. 29, volunteers and workers will survey as many neighbors experiencing homelessness as possible, asking them where they slept the night of Jan. 23.
NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Chair and Commissioners identify legislative priorities
Boosting behavioral Health, public safety and mitigating hazardous plumes.
Multnomah County provides update on deflection after first 30 days of law change
Multnomah County today reported that local law enforcement officers have referred 71 eligible people to the County’s new deflection program since Sept. 1, 2024.
Public Guardian & Conservator of Multnomah County
Assistance and oversight of healthcare, housing and finances for those unable to care for themselves.
2023 LPSCC Executive Committee Meetings
Meeting dates, agendas, and recordings
Auditor McGuirk’s May 2025 Newsletter
Read Auditor McGuirk's May 2025 newsletter and learn more about the work of the Auditor's Office.
IBEW New Employee Benefits
Benefit information for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48 members.
Elected Official New Employee Benefits
Benefit information for elected officials.
IUOE New Employee Benefits
Benefit information for International Union of Operating Engineers
IUPAT New Employee Benefits
Benefit information for IUPAT members.
JCSS New Employee Benefits
Benefit information for Juvenile Custody Service Specialists.
Multnomah County Board briefed on work underway to reform pretrial system
Multnomah County’s pretrial work includes restructuring the process to give defense attorneys an opportunity to have meaningful, confidential communications with clients prior to the hearings
Wireless Emergency Alerts Frequently Asked Questions
On August 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Multnomah County will conduct a live test of the Wireless Emergency Alert system. Here are some commonly asked questions regarding these emergency notifications.
Disaster Resource Centers
Learn about the Disaster Resource Centers (DRC) Multnomah County operates during severe weather and other emergencies, as well what it's like to work in a DRC and how to volunteer.
Control starts at home: Ways to combat mosquitoes this summer
During a summer where Portland’s average temperature is projected to skyrocket, Multnomah County Vector Control reminds citizens to do their part.
Multnomah County Voters Make Decisions on More Than 100 Special District Contests and Ballot Measures for the May 2021 Special District Election
Local elections are important and count tremendously in the decision-making that shapes the future of our communities.
Sign Up for Public Alerts - Nepali
PublicAlerts मानिसहरूले घर भित्रै बस्ने, पानी उमाल्ने, वा घरबाट बाहिर निस्कने जस्ता सुरक्षित कदम चाल्नु पर्ने भएमा उनीहरूलाई चेतावी दिने एउटा प्रणाली हो।
County, City and partners to open additional 24/7 severe weather shelter at Reynolds High school today
Five shelters will remain open as long as frigid temperatures persist
News Release: Nearly 800 seek warm shelter as frigid temperatures persist
Community volunteers are sought to help staff warming shelters as difficult road conditions and illness increase staff callouts
Sign Up for Public Alerts - Spanish
PublicAlerts es un sistema para advertir a las personas cuando necesitan tomar medidas para mantenerse a salvo.
Sign Up for Public Alerts - Russian
Система общественного оповещения об опасности PublicAlerts предусмотрена для предупреждения населения о необходимости предпринимать какие-либо действия для сохранения собственной безопасности.
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PublicAlerts waa nidaam dadka loogu digo markay tahay inay tallaabo qaadaan si ay u badbaadaan, sida inay joogaan guryaha, biyaha baylka ah, ama qaxaan.
County considers banning traveling displays of wild and exotic animals
The Multnomah County Board heard the first reading of an ordinance Thursday that would ban wild or exotic animals in traveling displays or acts. Final hearing and vote slated for July 12.