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News from January 2023

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Market Research Tools for Small Business

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

Market Research Tools for Small Business

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Multnomah County Sheriff Statement on Death of Tyre Nichols

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

The actions by the former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers are sickening; they are inhumane and indefensible. Frankly, the death of Tyre Nichols should have never happened.

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Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | Jan 28, 2023

The following parishes in the Portland Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Board approves Supportive Housing Services funding for new position helping domestic violence survivors access housing

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2023

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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New Assistant Chief Appointed, New Officers, PS3s and Professional Staff Hired

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2023

The new Assistant Chief is Art Nakamura, who will oversee the Investigations Branch. AC Nakamura previously was a Commander in charge of the Specialized Resources Division.

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Now recruiting three new members for the PCEF Committee

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2023

Now recruiting three new members for the PCEF Committee

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Human Trafficking Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Jan 24, 2023

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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Multnomah County Library unveils early renderings of new, iconic East County Library

By Press release submission | Jan 23, 2023

Multnomah County Library, Adjaye Associates and Holst Architecture are excited to share four never-before-seen renderings of the new East County Library.

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Oregon Environmental Quality Commission names two finalists for DEQ director

By Press release submission | Jan 23, 2023

After a seven-month national search, the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission has selected two candidates for the Department of Environmental Quality’s director position. The finalists are Leah Feldon and Jamie McLeod-Skinner.

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Webcast: The Natural History of the Klamath Mountains

By Press release submission | Jan 23, 2023

Webcast: The Natural History of the Klamath Mountains

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Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | Jan 21, 2023

The following parishes in the Portland Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Board of County Commissioners proclaims Jan. 13 as Korean American Day

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2023

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

By Press release submission | Jan 19, 2023

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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OVP is Hiring Interns for Portland Restoration Academy

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2023

The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) Portland Restoration Academy is hiring interns to join the team.

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Portland’s Cannabis Market Shows Signs of Optimism for 2023

By Press release submission | Jan 18, 2023

Portland has one of the most mature cannabis programs and markets in the world, but it started wilting in 2020 due to the impacts of COVID-19, increased theft, and wildfires.

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Multnomah County Library breaks ground on new, expanded Holgate Library

By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2023

Multnomah County Library is breaking ground on one of the first of its library building projects: Holgate Library, which will be a brand new, two-story building at the same location.

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$15,000 Reward Offered for Info on Oregon Wolf Killed Illegally in Late 2022

By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2023

Wildlife conservation groups today announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the illegal killing of a collared male wolf in Klamath County late last fall.

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Chair Jessica Vega Pederson calls for a review of Multnomah County Animal Services’ practices as shelter resumes full operations

By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2023

Multnomah County Animal Services today resumed normal operations, ending its week-long hiatus from accepting stray animals

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The Registry shows 298 sex offenders living in Multnomah County in December 2022

By Portland Courant | Jan 16, 2023

There was an unchanged number of registered sex offenders living in Multnomah County in December 2022 compared to the previous month, according to the Oregon Sex Offender Registry.

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The Registry shows 43 sex offenders living in Clackamas County in December 2022

By Portland Courant | Jan 15, 2023

The Oregon Sex Offender Registry shows unchanged number of registered sex offenders living in Clackamas County in December 2022, compared to the previous month.