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Preschool for All (PFA) today announced the beginning of its 2025 mid-year application period, adding hundreds of new, tuition-free preschool seats for the 2025-26 school year.

Federal health officials are investigating an outbreak of infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart powered baby formula. Report any cases to public health.

What goes bump in the night? Don’t keep it a squeak-ret! Call County Vector Control and Code Enforcement!

Community members seeking shelter for themselves should call 211 to learn where space is available and to arrange transportation.

The Emergency Operations Center team is asking for 6-by-6-inch and 7-by-7-inch child-size homemade cloth masks, specifically, in “unused and in good condition.”

The County’s experts on aging are reminding the public that now, more than ever, is a time to reach out to older loved ones.

The East Multnomah County Visitor Development Fund (ECVDF) is distributing $344,774 to 22 local hotels in East Multnomah County.

Typically, 50 to 60 percent of the total ballots cast in an election are reported by 8 p.m. on Election Night in Multnomah County.

Four severe weather warming centers, including the Oregon Convention Center, East Portland Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center and Reynolds High School, will open at 7 p.m. Friday.

New Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Master Leasing and for Landlord Engagement.

In July, Multnomah County Commissioners Jessica Vega Pederson and Susheela Jayapal convened the first meeting of a new wood smoke policy work group.

Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury kicks off a comprehensive community effort to end local homelessness.

Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion LEAD® is a pre-booking diversion program that was developed in Seattle, WA in 2011 and has now been replicated in four other jurisdictions around the country.

“This holiday is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve," said Commissioner Diane McKeel.

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.

Initial discussions between MCSO and TriMet launched in 2019 to forge a different response to public safety and behavioral health concerns on public transit. 

This week, Multnomah County and organizations across the United States commemorate National Crime Victims Rights Week.

Several public exposure sites identified amid ongoing measles outbreak. Clinicians should review exposure information and follow testing and treatment guidelines.