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News & Events

Donations needed for KGW School Supply Drive

August 04, 2010

Help show that Multnomah County can and will make a difference in the lives of these kids!

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Take action against human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children

June 21, 2010

Please join Multnomah County Commissioner Diane McKeel and Commissioner Barbara Willer in their work to raise awareness and take action against human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children in Oregon.

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MultCo Sheriff's Office search for Kyron Horman continues

June 10, 2010

Get updates on the flash alert site. Learn how to help search and rescue team members.

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Commissioner McKeel testifies during Senate panel on problem of human trafficking

May 24, 2010

Commissioner McKeel discussed community efforts and the need for shelter during a Senate panel on human trafficking May 10.

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Board votes to proceed with East County Courts project

May 10, 2010

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners voted on April 22, 2010 to authorize funds for the next phase of the project to build a new courts facility in Gresham.

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Board calls on citizens to learn about veterans' issues

May 06, 2010

Hundreds of Oregon National Guard members are returning to homes in Multnomah County this spring, making the difficult transition from combat zone to civilian life and in many cases struggling with mental, financial and family issues.

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Proposed Gresham courthouse plans to be discussed in public meeting

March 23, 2010

The public meeting will be held on March 30, and the Board of County Commissioners will make further decisions regarding the project on April 22.

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High School Students will honor National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

January 06, 2010

Next Monday, January 11, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Three students at Lake Oswego HS are busy members of Oregonians Against Human Trafficking (OATH).

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Application Workshop for potential housing and community development projects in 2010-2011

December 15, 2009

The City of Gresham will have federal Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program funds available; Multnomah County will have Community Development Block Grant funds available.

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Board of Commissioners Approves East County Courts Plan

October 02, 2009

On Thursday, Oct. 1, thanks to the testimony of over 20 elected officials and community members, the Multnomah County Board voted to build a new courthouse in Rockwood.

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East County Courts at a crossroads

September 23, 2009

Forty five years of effort has come to this. On Thursday, October 1, the Board of County Commissioners will decide the fate of the East County Courts.

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Last week to donate to the School House Supply Drive

August 25, 2009

Your response to the school supply drive has been outstanding! We have collectively filled three entire boxes with much needed supplies for local children.

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Human Trafficking Lecture Series at Kell's Irish Pub

August 24, 2009

Please join us at Kell's to learn what is happening in Oregon to help Human Trafficking victims.

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2009 KGW School Supply Drive

August 03, 2009

City of Portland Commissioner Dan Saltzman and I invite you to join us in the 2009 KGW School Supply Drive.

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District Four and Central City Concern team up to get volunteers to work on the County CROPS farm

July 28, 2009

We have teamed up with County CROPS guru and organic farmer extraordinaire Dan Bravin to help coordinate weekly trips for Central City Concern Volunteers who are working to integrate into their communities.

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Toga! Toga! Animal House Adoption Party will go late

July 23, 2009

Multnomah County Animal Services to offer low cost pet adoptions till midnight July 31.

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County takes measures against human trafficking

May 19, 2009

On May 19, Commissioner Diane McKeel and Portland City Councilor Dan Saltzman announced a new campaign to educate and enlist citizens to help eradicate sex and labor trafficking within Oregon.

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Commissioner McKeel announces her recommendation for the new Troutdale Library

March 25, 2009

Commissioner Diane McKeel announced her recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for the site of the new Troutdale Library.

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