Opportunity to weigh in on Multnomah County’s proposal to ban the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products on Monday, Nov. 28, 5:30 p.m., Multnomah Building, 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners accepted a recommendation to rename the Sauvie Island Bridge and appoints Tribal Affairs Advisor to establish a process to rename the bridge.
Behavioral health advocates described the first-of-its-kind center as revolutionary and an inspiration for similar, future projects along the West Coast.
As Tribal Affairs Advisor, Anna Marie Allen will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships and leading policy initiatives with tribal governments and community-based organizations.
The annual event was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was brutally killed in 1998.
The forecast anticipates a deficit of $2.6 million for fiscal year 2024, which starts July 1, 2023, and lasts through June 30, 2024. The deficit is expected to grow to $15.4 million by FY 2028.
The youth who also serve as certified National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors had been looking forward to local meteorologist Mark Nelsen’s visit.
A report from the Multnomah County Health Department finds gas stoves release dangerous air pollutants that increase risk of childhood asthma and other respiratory problems.
More than 40,000 veterans live in Multnomah County. The County is committed to helping veterans access their service-related benefits and improving their access to employment, housing and healthcare.
The new 24-hour, fully staffed shelter will serve a specialized function in the overall shelter system, providing “bridge shelter” beds for people who are signed up for permanent supportive housing.
The economic upheaval created by the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated housing instability for many households, particularly those from communities of color.
Children living in homes with gas stoves are 42% more likely to experience asthma symptoms; report recommends switching to electric alternatives when replacing gas appliances