NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Medical Examiner identifies one suspected hypothermia death in February 2023 winter storm
Further tests and investigation will determine whether the death is officially cold-weather-related
Further tests and investigation will determine whether the death is officially cold-weather-related
Armstrong’s experiences as a young child helped her discover and develop her strengths and passion for education, social equity and justice.
Multnomah County is closed Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, due to difficult travel conditions caused by the winter weather. This includes all libraries, clinics and offices.
This multi-stage process, along with efforts to increase staff and bolster operations, will bring forward recommendations with input from the community.
As the Board of Health and as a safety net service provider for our communities, Multnomah County recognizes the service gap this closure creates for some of our highest-risk communities.
The successful Rockwood Community Health Center, a long-standing partnership between the County and CareOregon, will now be owned and operated by Multnomah County.
The program helps connect adults involved in the justice system with job readiness and placement resources, life and parenting skills, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
The Multnomah County Health Department’s annual review of deaths finds that during calendar year 2021, at least 193 people died while experiencing homelessness.
All interest and penalties will be waived for tax year 2021. For tax year 2022, taxes are due as usual on April 18, 2023.
Preschool for All has 718 slots in its first year. The original Year 1 goal was 500 slots. Each year the number of slots will increase until reaching universal access in 2030.
Today on Out of the Streets of Portland, we hear about how our expanding and innovative shelter system works, and how people can access shelter.
The experience and leadership that Wendy Lear brings as Multnomah County’s Health Department deputy director of finance continues to be vital as the department welcomes in new leaders.