Multnomah City - OR
Recent News About Multnomah City - OR
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Board approves Supportive Housing Services funding for new position helping domestic violence survivors access housing
With a unanimous vote Thursday, Jan. 19, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved funding for a new full-time position that will help survivors of domestic and sexual violence access long-term affordable housing.
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Board of County Commissioners proclaims Jan. 13 as Korean American Day
The Board of County Commissioners on Thursday, Jan. 5, unanimously proclaimed Jan. 13, 2023, as Korean American Day in Multnomah County. The occasion featured testimony from invited guests to publicly recognize, honor and celebrate the heritage and contributions of Korean Americans in the community.
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County and Joint Office’s first ‘bridge shelter’ recognized with ribbon-cutting ceremony
For people and families transitioning from homelessness to permanent supportive housing, a challenge can arise: Where can they stay while waiting for their new home to become available?
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Board declares District 3 seat vacant; calls May election
The Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 15 declared the commission seat representing District 3 in Southeast Portland vacant and called for an election for May 2023 to replace Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson, who was elected Multnomah County Chair on Nov. 8, 2022.
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Shelter expansion continues: Board approves new capacity, renovations at Arbor Lodge Shelter; COVID-19 motel leases extended
Through a series of related votes, the Board of County Commissioners took steps Dec. 15 to extend the Joint Office of Homeless Services’ ongoing expansion of emergency shelter.
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Board approves first reading of ordinance banning the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products
“We act when we need to act based on the health of the community,” said Public Health Director Jessica Guernsey.
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Community providers share updates on work to reduce gun violence
Members of Multnomah County’s Local Public Safety Coordinating Council executive committee heard updates in November(link is external) from several community-based organizations actively working to reduce gun and community violence.
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Rachel Pearl named deputy director of the Department of County Human Services after competitive recruitment
Not long ago, Rachel Pearl was on the phone with Sam Demary. He’s in his 30s now, but she first met him 20 years ago, when he was a teenager. Back then, he’d gotten into some trouble and was involved with the juvenile justice system. She was his treatment facilitator.
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Board of Commissioners honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Imagine: You are walking down the streets of Portland when you look across the street and find a building covered — from top to bottom, side to side — an image of someone’s face, their beautiful eyes are staring back at you.
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News release: Multnomah County, Healthy Columbia Willamette Collaborative release report examining regional community needs
Multnomah County and its partners in the Healthy Columbia Willamette Collaborative are releasing the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment.
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County issues first warm weather wood burning advisory due to air pollution
The Multnomah County Health Department today issued a “Yellow” advisory asking people to avoid burning wood, starting at noon today, Monday June 27th.