Multnomah County, OR
@multco.bsky.social
Multnomah County, Oregon provides 766,000 residents with various health and human services, public safety, and other government services.
Learn more at: multco.us
Learn more at: multco.us
📣 Multnomah County Elections today (Jan. 14) announced the launch of the 2026 Multnomah County Voter Education Fund — $100,000 total in funding to support non-partisan voter education on ranked choice voting for East Multnomah County residents: multnomahvotes.gov
January 14, 2026 at 7:22 PM
📣 Multnomah County Elections today (Jan. 14) announced the launch of the 2026 Multnomah County Voter Education Fund — $100,000 total in funding to support non-partisan voter education on ranked choice voting for East Multnomah County residents: multnomahvotes.gov
BOARD STATEMENT: This afternoon, federal Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in East Portland. We are in close coordination w/ our government partners & law enforcement to learn everything we can, and encourage patience in sharing information to ensure accuracy. MORE: bit.ly/3L79IkZ
January 9, 2026 at 2:33 AM
BOARD STATEMENT: This afternoon, federal Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in East Portland. We are in close coordination w/ our government partners & law enforcement to learn everything we can, and encourage patience in sharing information to ensure accuracy. MORE: bit.ly/3L79IkZ
Utility Impersonator Alert:
✔️Look for logos and badge
✔️Employees will never ask for immediate access to homes
✔️In most situations, if there is a reason an employee would go inside a customer's home (such as a safety check or inspection), it is set up w/ the customer in advance. MORE: bit.ly/4juldPU
✔️Look for logos and badge
✔️Employees will never ask for immediate access to homes
✔️In most situations, if there is a reason an employee would go inside a customer's home (such as a safety check or inspection), it is set up w/ the customer in advance. MORE: bit.ly/4juldPU
January 9, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Utility Impersonator Alert:
✔️Look for logos and badge
✔️Employees will never ask for immediate access to homes
✔️In most situations, if there is a reason an employee would go inside a customer's home (such as a safety check or inspection), it is set up w/ the customer in advance. MORE: bit.ly/4juldPU
✔️Look for logos and badge
✔️Employees will never ask for immediate access to homes
✔️In most situations, if there is a reason an employee would go inside a customer's home (such as a safety check or inspection), it is set up w/ the customer in advance. MORE: bit.ly/4juldPU
⚠️Utility Impersonator Alert: NW Natural, PGE and other utility companies are warning of individuals posing as workers to gain access to residents. When in doubt, call to verify:
📞 Verify NW Natural: 503-226-4211 or 800-422-4012.
If you suspect an imposter, call 9-1-1. MORE: bit.ly/4juldPU
📞 Verify NW Natural: 503-226-4211 or 800-422-4012.
If you suspect an imposter, call 9-1-1. MORE: bit.ly/4juldPU
January 9, 2026 at 12:22 AM
⚠️Utility Impersonator Alert: NW Natural, PGE and other utility companies are warning of individuals posing as workers to gain access to residents. When in doubt, call to verify:
📞 Verify NW Natural: 503-226-4211 or 800-422-4012.
If you suspect an imposter, call 9-1-1. MORE: bit.ly/4juldPU
📞 Verify NW Natural: 503-226-4211 or 800-422-4012.
If you suspect an imposter, call 9-1-1. MORE: bit.ly/4juldPU
📣 Ahead of a potential windstorm on Wednesday (Dec. 24), Multnomah County Road Maintenance reminds travelers:
📞 Call 911 for downed trees and road hazards. Never approach downed power lines. Steer clear of crews who are actively working and watch for falling debris: link.multco.us/road-hazards
📞 Call 911 for downed trees and road hazards. Never approach downed power lines. Steer clear of crews who are actively working and watch for falling debris: link.multco.us/road-hazards
December 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
📣 Ahead of a potential windstorm on Wednesday (Dec. 24), Multnomah County Road Maintenance reminds travelers:
📞 Call 911 for downed trees and road hazards. Never approach downed power lines. Steer clear of crews who are actively working and watch for falling debris: link.multco.us/road-hazards
📞 Call 911 for downed trees and road hazards. Never approach downed power lines. Steer clear of crews who are actively working and watch for falling debris: link.multco.us/road-hazards
It's crucial to be ready for potential flooding as our area experiences heavy rain. Monitor local weather updates and be aware of fast-rising creeks or streams in your area.
For more info on what to do during a flood, forecasts, local sandbag distribution sites and more, visit multco.us/flood
For more info on what to do during a flood, forecasts, local sandbag distribution sites and more, visit multco.us/flood
December 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It's crucial to be ready for potential flooding as our area experiences heavy rain. Monitor local weather updates and be aware of fast-rising creeks or streams in your area.
For more info on what to do during a flood, forecasts, local sandbag distribution sites and more, visit multco.us/flood
For more info on what to do during a flood, forecasts, local sandbag distribution sites and more, visit multco.us/flood
High winds can mean risk of power outage. Is your home ready? Get prepared now just in case.
*Find flashlight and have extra batteries ready
*Charge devices
*If you lose power, keep fridge doors closed and run generators and grills outside
Find more tips at: portlandgeneral.com/outages-safe...
*Find flashlight and have extra batteries ready
*Charge devices
*If you lose power, keep fridge doors closed and run generators and grills outside
Find more tips at: portlandgeneral.com/outages-safe...
December 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
High winds can mean risk of power outage. Is your home ready? Get prepared now just in case.
*Find flashlight and have extra batteries ready
*Charge devices
*If you lose power, keep fridge doors closed and run generators and grills outside
Find more tips at: portlandgeneral.com/outages-safe...
*Find flashlight and have extra batteries ready
*Charge devices
*If you lose power, keep fridge doors closed and run generators and grills outside
Find more tips at: portlandgeneral.com/outages-safe...
SHARE: From a drizzle to an atmospheric river, weather is unpredictable. Stay one step ahead of the next storm by signing up for PublicAlerts. You can register up to 5 addresses to get emergency texts, calls or emails for your home, work or loved ones. Learn more at: www.publicalerts.org/signup
December 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
SHARE: From a drizzle to an atmospheric river, weather is unpredictable. Stay one step ahead of the next storm by signing up for PublicAlerts. You can register up to 5 addresses to get emergency texts, calls or emails for your home, work or loved ones. Learn more at: www.publicalerts.org/signup
➡️ The Aging, Disability and Resource Connection (ADRC) Helpline: 503-988-3646 helps people of all ages, incomes and abilities learn about long-term support options and other programs and services in their communities: multco.us/departments/aging-disability-veterans-services
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
➡️ The Aging, Disability and Resource Connection (ADRC) Helpline: 503-988-3646 helps people of all ages, incomes and abilities learn about long-term support options and other programs and services in their communities: multco.us/departments/aging-disability-veterans-services
➡️ Multnomah County Behavioral Health Call Center: 503-988-4888. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7 to anyone experiencing distress. You can call for yourself or someone else: multco.us/services/behavioral-health-crisis-services
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
➡️ Multnomah County Behavioral Health Call Center: 503-988-4888. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7 to anyone experiencing distress. You can call for yourself or someone else: multco.us/services/behavioral-health-crisis-services
🧡 Even during the best of times, the holidays can be tough. If you or a loved one need help this season, the local resources below are ready to help. Please share them with anyone who may need them. 2-1-1 helps people identify, navigate, and connect with local resources, including food resources.
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
🧡 Even during the best of times, the holidays can be tough. If you or a loved one need help this season, the local resources below are ready to help. Please share them with anyone who may need them. 2-1-1 helps people identify, navigate, and connect with local resources, including food resources.
🚫 ICYMI: A gun safety ordinance relating to MultCo facilities was updated. An old exception that allowed people to carry a concealed weapon if they are licensed to do so into certain County buildings has been removed.
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🚫 ICYMI: A gun safety ordinance relating to MultCo facilities was updated. An old exception that allowed people to carry a concealed weapon if they are licensed to do so into certain County buildings has been removed.
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
Visit multco.us/concealed-firearms-ordinance for list of relevant buildings
In Oregon, SNAP benefits for November are available and won’t be taken away.
If you have questions, please check with Oregon Department of Human Services.
If you have other needs, like housing or utility costs, because you had to stretch to pay for food last week, please call @211info.bsky.social.
If you have questions, please check with Oregon Department of Human Services.
If you have other needs, like housing or utility costs, because you had to stretch to pay for food last week, please call @211info.bsky.social.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
In Oregon, SNAP benefits for November are available and won’t be taken away.
If you have questions, please check with Oregon Department of Human Services.
If you have other needs, like housing or utility costs, because you had to stretch to pay for food last week, please call @211info.bsky.social.
If you have questions, please check with Oregon Department of Human Services.
If you have other needs, like housing or utility costs, because you had to stretch to pay for food last week, please call @211info.bsky.social.
💓 Food orgs need to replenish their supply after our community endured a full week without benefits – they catered to unprecedented need and need our help to get back to get prepped.
💬 Visit multco.us/food, your local food organization or another trusted org to donate the appropriate resources.
💬 Visit multco.us/food, your local food organization or another trusted org to donate the appropriate resources.
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
💓 Food orgs need to replenish their supply after our community endured a full week without benefits – they catered to unprecedented need and need our help to get back to get prepped.
💬 Visit multco.us/food, your local food organization or another trusted org to donate the appropriate resources.
💬 Visit multco.us/food, your local food organization or another trusted org to donate the appropriate resources.
☝️ But this may be a stopgap. The federal admin is appealing, and we could be back in crisis, pending unfavorable court rulings or if federal contingency funds run out before the shutdown ends.
⚖️Multnomah County will support legal efforts to keep benefits coming after Nov.
⚖️Multnomah County will support legal efforts to keep benefits coming after Nov.
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
☝️ But this may be a stopgap. The federal admin is appealing, and we could be back in crisis, pending unfavorable court rulings or if federal contingency funds run out before the shutdown ends.
⚖️Multnomah County will support legal efforts to keep benefits coming after Nov.
⚖️Multnomah County will support legal efforts to keep benefits coming after Nov.
🥕FULL restoration of SNAP benefits is good news for nearly 760K Oregonians, including 143K in Multnomah County alone. Full Nov. benefits are here, and they won’t be taken away.
🛒 Check your EBT balance before shopping. If you think there’s an error, contact the Oregon Dept. of Human Services.
🛒 Check your EBT balance before shopping. If you think there’s an error, contact the Oregon Dept. of Human Services.
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
🥕FULL restoration of SNAP benefits is good news for nearly 760K Oregonians, including 143K in Multnomah County alone. Full Nov. benefits are here, and they won’t be taken away.
🛒 Check your EBT balance before shopping. If you think there’s an error, contact the Oregon Dept. of Human Services.
🛒 Check your EBT balance before shopping. If you think there’s an error, contact the Oregon Dept. of Human Services.
As the circumstances and impacts of the federal government shutdown unfold, donating money to local food assistance providers continues to be the best way to help.
Visit multco.us/food to find organizations that can use your donation.
Visit multco.us/food to find organizations that can use your donation.
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
As the circumstances and impacts of the federal government shutdown unfold, donating money to local food assistance providers continues to be the best way to help.
Visit multco.us/food to find organizations that can use your donation.
Visit multco.us/food to find organizations that can use your donation.
Today the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $100,000 in contingency funding to help food security and hunger relief organizations purchase and distribute food amid delays in federal food assistance for tens of thousands of community members.
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Today the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $100,000 in contingency funding to help food security and hunger relief organizations purchase and distribute food amid delays in federal food assistance for tens of thousands of community members.
Voter turnout, as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, reached 26.82%. Return your ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by
8 p.m. tonight: multco.us/dropsites
8 p.m. tonight: multco.us/dropsites
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Voter turnout, as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, reached 26.82%. Return your ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by
8 p.m. tonight: multco.us/dropsites
8 p.m. tonight: multco.us/dropsites
SHARE: Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, is the last day to vote in the Special Election. Multnomah County Elections recommends voters return their ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m. today, to ensure it’s received by an election office in time to count: multco.us/dropsites
November 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
SHARE: Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, is the last day to vote in the Special Election. Multnomah County Elections recommends voters return their ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m. today, to ensure it’s received by an election office in time to count: multco.us/dropsites
📣 Because food banks purchase food in bulk quantities, they can leverage their purchasing power to stretch each dollar further than someone shopping for food to donate on their own. Food banks also understand the kinds of culturally appropriate and nutritious foods: multco.us/food
November 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
📣 Because food banks purchase food in bulk quantities, they can leverage their purchasing power to stretch each dollar further than someone shopping for food to donate on their own. Food banks also understand the kinds of culturally appropriate and nutritious foods: multco.us/food
📣 As community members feel the impacts of the federal shutdown and reduced funding for SNAP food benefits, you might be wondering how you can help. Monetary donations to food banks, pantries and community-based organizations are recommended and go a long way: multco.us/food
November 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
📣 As community members feel the impacts of the federal shutdown and reduced funding for SNAP food benefits, you might be wondering how you can help. Monetary donations to food banks, pantries and community-based organizations are recommended and go a long way: multco.us/food
🌱 @multcosustain.bsky.social invites you to attend upcoming community forums on draft Climate Justice Plan goals. 🦋 Join in-person or via Zoom for the goal topics you are passionate about to have your voice heard. Help shape our community's climate justice future!
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🌱 @multcosustain.bsky.social invites you to attend upcoming community forums on draft Climate Justice Plan goals. 🦋 Join in-person or via Zoom for the goal topics you are passionate about to have your voice heard. Help shape our community's climate justice future!
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
🌼Visit multco.us/info/climate...
🚨 COMPARTAN: El cierre del gobierno federal sigue afectando la asistencia alimentaria en el Condado de Multnomah. Casi uno de cada cinco residentes del Condado de Multnomah depende del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) para satisfacer sus necesidades humanas básicas
October 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🚨 COMPARTAN: El cierre del gobierno federal sigue afectando la asistencia alimentaria en el Condado de Multnomah. Casi uno de cada cinco residentes del Condado de Multnomah depende del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) para satisfacer sus necesidades humanas básicas
🚨SHARE: Nearly 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents depends on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic human needs. Find info on places providing free food, meals & other types of food-related support at: multco.us/food
October 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🚨SHARE: Nearly 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents depends on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic human needs. Find info on places providing free food, meals & other types of food-related support at: multco.us/food