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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.

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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.

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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 .

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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.

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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.