Why Praise When You Can Affirm?
Article on praise vs. affirmations
Operations & Protective Services Retention Schedule (DD2)
Operations & Protective Services Retention Schedule (DD2)
2026 Fee Changes for Health Licenses
On January 1, 2026, license fees will increase for all food service establishments, lodgings, pools and spas, and child care facilities.
C2C Future Career Path
ARTICLE - Jaques Montgomery shares how he used his internship opportunity to create a career.
Multnomah County Redistricting 2021
Learn about the 2021 county Commissioner redistricting process.
Board of Commissioners briefed on proposed health inspection fee increase
The Board of Commissioners was briefed on March 11 by the Health Department on a proposal to increase health inspection fees on facilities like restaurants, food trucks, daycares, school and pools.
Board proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month as survivors, advocates adapt to COVID-19
The celebration took place just a few weeks after the Gateway Center for Domestic Violence celebrated its 10-year anniversary
NEWS RELEASE: County to open severe weather shelters tonight; Chair Vega Pederson to declare emergency due to potential snow
County to open four severe weather shelters the night of Feb. 14, 2024
Board of Commissioners asks Health Department for recommendations on how to limit youth access to flavored nicotine products
The Health Department will return in September with a recommendation for policy language to prevent the sales of flavored nicotine products in Multnomah County.
County, partners help more than 10,460 households with rent; $57 million to landlords since July 1, 2021
As housing and human services officials look to the next phase of their rent assistance and eviction prevention strategy, local data shows their efforts to keep people housed have been successful.
Board briefed on vision for future of Vance properties
The future use of Multnomah County's Vance properties in west Gresham was the topic of a briefing for Multnomah County’s Board of Commissioners on March 15, 2022.
May 2014 Primary Election - Multnomah County Voters' Guide for Military & Overseas Voters
May 2014 Primary Election - Multnomah County Voters' Guide for Military & Overseas Voters
Most statewide COVID-19 restrictions lift today; businesses can choose to continue requiring masks and physical distance
With more than 360,000 Multnomah County residents still not fully vaccinated, Public Health urges continued precautions.
New report sheds light on Cascadia earthquake risks; public input sought by Aug. 15.
The deadline to submit public comment is Sunday, August 15.
Aging & Disability Services General Retention Schedule (ADSGEN)
General records retention schedule for Aging and Disability Services
NEWS RELEASE: Three Multnomah County cooling centers opening at noon Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9
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.
Multnomah County Board hears updates on progress of public transit behavioral health crisis response team
Initial discussions between MCSO and TriMet launched in 2019 to forge a different response to public safety and behavioral health concerns on public transit.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 23–29, 2023
This week, Multnomah County and organizations across the United States commemorate National Crime Victims Rights Week.
New Central Courthouse Project Planning
Multnomah County Auditor's report on how well the County managed major planning risks for the new Central Courthouse.
Community Partnerships Retention Schedule (OSCP10)
Community Partnerships Retention Schedule (OSCP10)
From the Archives: Cooling shelters to remain open through Saturday morning, July 30; public urged to take care of self and others, seek air conditioned spaces
About 170 people stayed at cooling shelters overnight Wednesday, at roughly 60% capacity for all four overnight shelters in Multnomah County.
Board declares September 2022 as Suicide Awareness Month
Group of experts and people with lived experience shared their personal stories about how suicide has affected their lives when Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, Sept. 22.
NEWS RELEASE: Data milestone — Joint Office releases 1st monthly report drawn from Built for Zero by-name list of people experiencing chronic homelessness
The data shows that 2,819 people experienced chronic homelessness in Multnomah County in February; as data collection becomes more expansive, numbers will continue to change
Coming Jan. 3, 2019: Inauguration for Multnomah County Chair, Commissioner, Auditor and Sheriff
Members of the public and media are advised the Multnomah County Swearing-in Ceremony will be Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.