Multnomah County, Oregon

06/01/2026

Information about cool spaces, cooling centers and other resources during the hot weather.

06/01/2026

📣 Did you know this week (June 1-5) is Medicare Fraud Prevention Week? Medicare Fraud Prevention Week runs the week of June 5, or 6/5, because most people become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65.

Every year, fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year nationally. It costs beneficiaries time, stress, their identities and potentially their health.

🚨 Common scams to watch out for:

✔ Fraudulent companies reaching out to offer durable medical equipment or genetic testing that has not been ordered by the recipient’s regular providers.

✔Unsolicited phone calls asking for personal or medical information.

💡 Action step: Regularly check your mailed Medicare statements or log in at Medicare.gov to review the products and services billed to your account. Report any unfamiliar activity right away.

📞 How to get support: To connect with Multnomah County’s Senior Medicare Patrol or to learn about resources available to older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities in your area, call the 24/7 Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) Helpline at 1-855-673-2372.

🔗 Learn more about the work of Multnomah County’s Aging, Disability and Veterans Services Division at: multco.us/news/community-values-seniors-and-gives-support-when-it-matters-most

05/29/2026

✨“One in 4 people will have some sort of experience with disability. I love that we're all collectively trying to just normalize it, and have the right systems and support in place to help people thrive.” ✨

Meet Evie. She is one of nearly 55 local artists whose work will be featured at Multnomah County’s FREE 16th Annual Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Art Show!

For the first time, the show is moving to the Pearl District for Portland’s First Thursdays at Caldera Art Gallery (1227 N.W. Davis St., Portland) on June 4, 2026.

The public reception supports the division’s overall mission of inclusion, empowerment and self-determination for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

📆 Thursday, June 4, 2026
📍Where: Caldera Art Gallery (1227 N.W. Davis St., Portland)

Free admission!

The event will include two gallery showings and an evening reception.
🔹Part I taking place from 12 - 3 p.m
🔹Part II occurring 5 - 7 p.m. (Doors will be closed for a brief hiatus from 3 - 5 p.m.)

More at: link.multco.us/IDD-Art-Show-2026

05/29/2026

Join us for a FREE party on the Burnside Bridge tomorrow to celebrate its centennial birthday!

WHEN: Noon to 5PM
WHERE: On top of the bridge
Enjoy live music, kid-friendly activities and interactive programming!

Want to join the party? Visit: burnsideturns100.com

05/22/2026

Record demand for Preschool for All! 6,000+ applicants have applied for 2026-27. PFA saves families an average of $18,600 per child, totaling $130M+ in community savings this year alone.

More seats will be filled during the secondary application period starting June 16.

Preschool for All received the highest number of initial applicants in program history for the 2026-27 school year.

05/20/2026

✨ Another uplifting State of the County in the books! ✨ Check out various scenes from the event, including a clip from Chair Jessica Pederson’s speech, as well as a few vignettes highlighting County services and projects.

If you’d like to view the entire program, head over to City Club of Portland's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14JhH9Fo_7I

05/20/2026

Thank you to those who voted in the May 19, 2026 Primary Election. Find Unofficial Election Results at:

Election results for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election. Final official results certified on June 15, 2026.

05/19/2026

📣 As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Multnomah County voter turnout has reached approximately 21.63%.

Voters can use any Official Ballot Drop Site — including most Multnomah County Library book drops — to safely and securely deposit ballots until 8 p.m. tonight. Find one near you at: multco.us/dropsites

05/19/2026

Today (May 19) Chair Jessica Vega Pederson will deliver her final State of the County address at the new East County Library. In addition to her remarks reflecting on her time at Multnomah County, the Chair will have a moderated discussion with Rukaiyah Adams, President and CEO of the 1803 Fund.

Go to the City Club of Portland’s Youtube channel starting at 4:30 P.M. to watch the program live ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/

05/19/2026

📣 It’s Election Day! Today, May 19, 2026, is the last day to vote in the Primary Election.

Ballots must be received at any county elections office in Oregon or Official Ballot Drop Site location by 8 p.m., tonight, May 19, 2026, or mailed and postmarked by May 19, 2026, to be counted.

⚠️ Find an Official Ballot Drop Site to ensure your ballot is received by an election office in time to count: multco.us/dropsites

All registered voters should have received their ballots by Thursday, May 7, 2026. Registered voters who have not received their ballots or need a replacement ballot should contact the Elections office at 503-988-VOTE (8683), during office hours.

⏰ Elections is offering extended hours today:
✔Election Day (5/19): 7am – 8pm

Find information on order ahead replacement ballots, Track Your Ballot and more at: link.multco.us/primary-election-day-2026