With temperatures passing 90 degrees in the Portland metro area this week, many Oregonians are enjoying the sun and finding ways to stay cool. Four cooling centers opened July 1 to keep elders and ...
10 ways to beat the heat today:1. Reschedule outdoor exercise and outdoor work to cooler hours.2. Stick to the shade.3. Dress loose and light.4....
Four cooling centers are now open to help Multnomah County seniors and people with disabilities stay safe during high heat this week. “Heat affects everyone, but older adults and...
This weekend’s hot summer weather can put anyone at risk for heat stroke and heat exhaustion. The Tri-County Health Officers want to remind residents to check on elders, people who are disabled or ...
Multnomah County is “in a good financial condition to serve” its constituents as the economy improves, the Auditor’s Office said at a briefing Thursday.
The Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners declared June 20, 2013 as World Refugee Day in Multnomah County on Thursday. According to the...
Five high school seniors from the ACE Academy in Northeast Portland presented two models of the Sellwood Bridge landslide mitigation at the April 23 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.
Multnomah County health officials said Wednesday that despite reports of bacterial meningitis elsewhere, there have been no reports of the disease among gay men in Multnomah County.“There...
For the first time, Multnomah County residents and clients submitted nominations for the county’s annual employee awards in which 250 employees were recognized in categories including public servic...
Religion and government aren’t often discussed together, but Multnomah County leaders are capitalizing on their shared goals with faith communities to improve residents’ health and well-being....
More than 450 Multnomah County health clinic staff met Feb. 27 to strengthen their team work and how they tackle patient issues such as obesity and suicide risk.The nurses, pharmacists,...