The Morrison Bridge will be closed to traffic on and off today while crews complete an emergency repair to the centerlocks that hold the lift spans in place in the down position. The repairs require a series of lengthy bridge openings. Bridge users are advised to use an alternative river [...]
Just a reminder that the St Johns Farmers Market monthly meeting is this Thursday, December 10 at 7 pm (originally scheduled for December 3) at the North Portland Police Precinct - 7214 N Philadelphia Ave. See you there!
[...]Check out today's Oregonian story on the soon to be open Gateway Center for Domestic Violence Services.
[...]From Chair Wheeler:
Last year at this time, Multnomah County employees and members of our community generously gave food and household items to help people who are less fortunate. This year, the Board of County Commissioners would like to see if we can do even more. Today we are launching [...]
This holiday season, one family is making a difference for hundreds of shelter animals. Jayme Hayes and her son, Connor, have been volunteers at the Multnomah County Animal Services cattery for over a year. Amazed by the number of animals they were seeing each time they volunteered, the pair realized [...]
Get the lowdown on HIV/STI Information and how HIV/STIs are impacting Africans and African Americans in Oregon.
When: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Where: Northeast Precint Community Room 449 NE Emerson – Portland, OR 97211 (Across from the Boys & Girls Club on MLK)
Time: 5:00 P.M. Dinner served; 5:30 PM-8:00 PM - [...]
On Thursday, December 10, 2009, The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to recommend designations for Urban and Rural Reserves in Multnomah County. The hearing will take place at 10:30 a.m. in Board Hearing Room 100 at the Multnomah Building, 5001 SE Hawthorne.
The Board will [...]
During the month of December, visitors who bring 2 cans of “people” food to the shelter will receive $10.00 off adoption fees. People food includes non-perishable items such as beans, tuna, canned fruit and vegetables, and peanut butter. All adoptable dogs and cats have had the necessary shots, and have [...]
Monday December 14 is the monthly meeting of the St. Johns Neighborhood Association. Jeff Cogen, County Commissioner will be checking in the neighbors. Simple vegetarian dinner provided.
8427 N Central Street
Portland, OR 97203
7:00-8:30 pm
Portland Public Schools will visit Roosevelt HS on Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Elected officials and professional staff
from PPS will outline plans for the next generation of Portland’s High Schools. What they will look like in the future, and the criteria used to identify the 2 to 3 [...]
Multnomah County Transportation will close the upper section of Larch Mountain Road in the Columbia Gorge by noon on Monday, November 30 for the winter season. Every autumn the county closes upper Larch Mountain Road by installing a snow gate near mile post 10. The closure protects the traveling public [...]
Opening Spring 2010...
Come out and meet your neighbors!
Saturday, November 21st, 9 a.m. to Noon
Two opportunities:
A) Raking and cleaning of streets.
Wear warm clothes and bring rakes, flat shovels and wheel barrows, if you have them. Extras would be great, [...]
Starting on Monday November 16th, the Multnomah Building will conduct a three month pilot collecting food and fibers for composting. In a recent audit of the Multnomah Building’s waste stream, nearly 50% of the waste was made up of compostable food and fibers. With your help, we can divert this [...]
Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler announced today that Joshua Todd, currently interim director of the county’s Commission on Children, Families and Community (CCFC), was selected as the agency’s director.
“When we effectively engage the wisdom of those most impacted by the county’s decisions we achieve better outcomes,” said Todd. “It is [...]
The Title Wave Used Bookstore will hold its annual Customer Appreciation Sale on Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come in and save 55 percent on all used items — books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and more.
Proceeds from the volunteer-operated bookstore benefit Multnomah County Library. The Title Wave [...]
Multnomah County Health Department announces a public H1N1 vaccine clinic for Saturday, November 14 at Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark Street in the Allied Health Building from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Both injectable vaccine and the nasal spray (Flumist®) will be available at the clinic. The health [...]
At any given moment, dozens of community organizations and government agencies are working to address and prevent crime in our neighborhoods. From after school programs keeping kids out of trouble to gang outreach workers making a difference on the street – it’s important to know what resources are available.
We [...]
From 211:
Winter Shelter Overview
The expansion of services and shelter in the winter months is based on needs and available resources and begins on November 1st and ends on March 31st each year. Winter shelter includes housing placement services, day shelter services and nighttime shelter beds. For intake, placement and [...]
We are happy to announce our 2010 market season -- June 5 - September 25 (yes, our next season will be longer!).
We are now partnering with the SUN schools in our neighborhood schools--James John, George, and Roosevelt. SUN schools are an expanded community school model that adds educational activities [...]
From one of our North PDX favorites, Lelo in Nopo:
Hi there! As a recent graduate of the '09 OSU Extension Master Gardening program, I'm helping get the word out about registration for our new crop of Master Gardeners. Get it? Crop? That's gardening humor.
But the deadline is [...]
Multnomah County Health Department Director Lillian Shirley invites you to join her in recognizing the contributions and rich history of the Native American People.
When:
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Proclamation: 11:20 a.m.
Community celebration to follow
Where:
Multnomah Building
Commissioners Boardroom 100
501 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
The Pongo Fund, a Portland, Oregon non-profit public charity, announces the opening of The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank, Portland’s First Pet Food Bank, thanks to an unprecedented $125,000 pet food contribution from CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods of San Luis Obispo, CA.
With a mission dedicated to providing quality [...]
From Rich Recker: The Roosevelt Community would like the opportunity to say “Thank You” for your commitment to student-athletes in St. Johns and your significant role in putting new Home Grandstands and a lot of Hope in place on our campus. The Grandstands are the first installment of the St. [...]
In November, pilot compost programs will begin in the Multnomah Building and the Juvenile Justice Center. The addition of a composting program will help us reduce our waste and bring us closer to our goal of a 65% recycling rate. In addition, composting prevents greenhouse gas emissions and improves soil [...]
Multnomah County Animal Services has rescued 23 dogs, including four infant puppies and one expectant female, from a facility in Northeast Portland that failed to provide adequate care as required by the county ordinance governing animal facilities.
The dogs and puppies, primarily Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers, are being cared for at [...]
Today the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners adopted the Climate Action Plan. The plan targets an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050. Commissioner Cogen led the effort at the county to update this policy, which the City of Portland and Multnomah County have now both unanimously adopted. Yesterday, Commissioner [...]
by Marissa Madrigal
"America was founded on the notion of equal justice for all and what that notion of equal justice requires is a fair application of justice - that you don't punish someone for something they didn't do" - Commissioner CogenToday the Multnomah County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution [...]
This morning, the County Commissioners will vote on the intergovernmental agreement with the City to put the final seal of approval on a two-year project to open a One-Stop domestic violence services center in Portland. The City accepted yesterday at their weekly meeting.
"An estimated 28,000 people experience domestic violence in" [...]
Exciting news for the County for energy efficiency grants:
The Inverness Jail will receive a grant in the amount of $375,000. The County expects to save over 2.4 million gallons of water with their new heat recovery system for the laundry facility to be funded by the grant. They also anticipate [...]
From the Dept. of Community Justice:
The Department of Community Justice is teaming up with the Multnomah County Libraries to train tutors to help offenders and low literate adults work towards their GED, improve reading skills, gain employability skills that will positively impact our community, and improve public safety.
The Londer Learning [...]
The Hawthorne Bridge will be closed to all users this Sunday, October 18 from 8 am until as late as 3 pm during annual maintenance work. During the closure crews will grease the counterweight cables and make adjustments to other cables that help to raise and lower the bridge. The [...]
From the Oregonian:
Commissioner Jeff Cogen expressed concern about the cost, given the county's precarious finances, and wondered whether leasing space might be a more frugal option. Wheeler said he appreciated Cogen's concerns, but said the decision about a courthouse was about more than dollars and cents.
Read the rest [...]
Did you know that 700 cats came in to our Animal Services shelter? That is so many cats who miss their owners. If you've lost your cat, come out and see if it's there. If you have a home to give a cat, visit us, too. In the meantime,' [...]
As we are on the verge of opening the Gateway Center for Domestic Violence Services, it is fitting that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. See the following declaration from President Obama:
Domestic violence touches the lives of Americans of all ages, leaving a devastating impact on women, men, and children [...]
The 39th annual Portland Marathon will be run on Sunday, October 4, 2009 beginning at 7 am. Traffic will be impacted throughout the day, and in some cases, certain major thoroughfares will be closed from 6:30 am to 3 pm or later. Impact times are approximate and may vary by [...]
A new path for bicyclists and pedestrians is taking shape on the south side of the Morrison Bridge. Work on the path began in late March and is expected to be completed by December.
By late August, new concrete sidewalks had been poured, except for locations where new drains for storm [...]
From the market manager:
Fall is in the air and the final market of our 5th season is upon us. Thank you shoppers, volunteers, vendors, and community supporters for making this season a good one. As a new market manager I have loved meeting the great people who make this market [...]
From the American Library Association:
Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the [...]
Last month the County passed a new Phone Book Reduction Policy to help reduce the number of unwanted phone books delivered to County facilities. This policy will reduce the costs and the environmental effects of the manufacture, transportation and disposal of phone books and CD phone directories. Last year the [...]
Did you know there was as World Rabies Day? I didn't either. You learn something new everyday at Multnomah County:
World Rabies Day, September 28, 2009, is a reminder that Rabies is still a major threat worldwide, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA). Rabies is a preventable viral disease' [...]
New sidewalks are coming to a section of SE Stark Street near Mount Hood Community College, thanks to funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A federal stimulus grant to Multnomah County will pay for new sidewalks along Stark St. between SW 257th Ave./Kane Drive and Troutdale [...]
Traffic changes are in store for the Sellwood Bridge and the Broadway Bridge this Sunday, September 13.
The Sellwood Bridge will be closed to motor vehicles from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday due to a structural inspection and maintenance work. The bridge will remain open to bicyclists and pedestrians. [...]
Thanks to Andrew in District 4 for taking all the pictures!
Today, Commissioners Jeff Cogen and Diane McKeel, joined by Troutdale Mayor Jim Kight will help complete the harvest of the first 2,000 pounds of food from the “County CROPS – Community Reaps Our Produce and Shares,” the agricultural project started in the spring to help feed hungry families. They will [...]
Please join us at our next Farmers Market Meeting!
Thursday, September 3rd at 7:00 pm
North Portland Police Precinct
The market season is coming to an end and we will be discussing the ups and downs of our first year as well as gearing up for plans for next year! Please [...]
The City/County Youth Engagement Team (made up of the Commission on Children, Families, & Community, Multnomah Youth Commission, Multnomah County Libraries, Office of Mayor Sam Adams, Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability, and Portland Parks & Recreation) is sponsoring the 2nd annual "Youth Champion Award." To be eligible nominees must [...]
I can't resist puppies and kittens on camera. You can't either. Our Animal Services folks know it too and have integrated puppy and kitty cams in their new website. Besides having an adorable distraction from work, you can now:
Renewing pet licenses online…
Pictures of adoptable [...]
