People of color in Multnomah County face “extremely sobering’’ disparities that lead to more illness, fewer opportunities and shorter lives, the Health Department reported.
On Dec. 9, 22 new parole and probation officers were sworn in by Judge Nan Waller marking the largest swearing-in ceremony yet for Multnomah County’s Department of Community Justice.
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, in collaboration with Multnomah County’s Mental Health and Addiction Services, renovated Harriet Court, a stepping stone for residents managing mental illness.
On Dec. 4 the board ratified a new collective bargaining agreement between the county and Local 88 that raises the minimum wage for employees to $15 an hour by the end of the three-year agreement.
159 employees were recognized at Multnomah County’s annual Years of Service Award ceremony -- marking the largest number of people honored in the past decade.
Beginning on Dec. 1, Multnomah County Animal Services is hosting “Operation Silent Night” in an effort to find a home for every shelter animal by Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Current and former Multnomah County leaders, as well as the Multnomah Youth Commission were among those honored on Nov. 22 for helping promote peace through community solutions to youth violence.
Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury and Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis announced Tuesday afternoon their joint pursuit of federal Promise Zone status for Gresham’s Rockwood neighborhood.
Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury visited Madison High School this week to meet with students who are part of an anti-smoking program designed to convince youth to stay away from tobacco.
Classical music and questions fill Juvenile Services Division gym as internationally acclaimed Cellist Alban Gerhardt performs.
Please share our latest video which we hope will encourage the community to adopt an older cat at the Multnomah County Animal Shelter this month.
The Sellwood Bridge will be closed from 5 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19 until as late as 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 21 while the contractor sets up a traffic shift onto the new east approach.