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Auditor Jennifer McGuirk sworn in for second term

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2023

Jennifer McGuirk was sworn in for a second term as Multnomah County Auditor on Thursday, Jan. 5.

DEQ Laboratory launches survey to prioritize locations for new SensORs™

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2023

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality today launched a public survey to help its Air Quality Monitoring Team determine and prioritize 20 locations for new SensORs to measure air quality from wildfire smoke across the state. SensORs, which were first developed by DEQ’s Laboratory in 2019, are lower-cost monitors that collect timely particulate matter 2.5 data and display it over DEQ’s Air Quality Index .

Simone Rede inaugurated as Portland City Auditor in historic first

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2023

Simone Rede was sworn in as Portland City Auditor on Thursday, the first person of color and the first LGBTQ+ person to hold the office.

City of Portland Auditor hires new Chief Deputy Auditor

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2023

The City Auditor’s Office announced today that Reed Brodersen has been selected to serve as the new Chief Deputy Auditor.

Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | Jan 14, 2023

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

Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine Virtual Open House

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2023

Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine Virtual Open House

Police Accountability Commission Quarterly Report, 2022 Q3

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2023

The City of Portland Police Accountability Commission (PAC) has published its quarterly report covering the period from July 1 - September 30, 2022.

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Multnomah County Animal Services temporarily halts intake of stray pets

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2023

Multnomah County Animal Services announced today it must temporarily shift to a crisis standard of care in the face of extreme overcrowding exacerbated by a surge in lost and stray pets over the holidays.

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Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | Jan 7, 2023

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

PBOT installs safety improvements on North Commercial Avenue at Jefferson High School

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2023

Responding to recent gun violence near Jefferson High School, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has teamed up with the city’s Community Safety Division to install reflective delineator posts at several points along N Commercial Avenue to help prevent opportunities for future drive-by shootings.

PPB Commander Graduates from FBI National Academy

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2023

Last month, Portland Police Commander Erica Hurley graduated as a member of the 284th session of the FBI National Academy.

Focused Intervention Team Arrests One Man, 2 Boys with Guns in Car

By Press release submission | Jan 6, 2023

One man and two boys are facing gun charges after an investigation by the Focused Intervention Team (FIT).

PAC - January 2023 Public Meetings

By Press release submission | Jan 3, 2023

PAC - January 2023 Public Meetings

Commissioner Rubio Directs More PP&R Projects to Move Forward

By Press release submission | Jan 3, 2023

Portland Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio has approved new Parks System Development Charge (SDC) funding to go to several important park projects across the Rose City.

National experts share knowledge on crime trends

By Press release submission | Jan 3, 2023

Over 125 people listened to a webinar and discussion, hosted by Multnomah County’s Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC), designed to deepen understanding of national and local trends concerning violence, and to identify localized solutions in promising public safety policies, programs and investments.