#Mosquitoes are especially bad in #Portland this year. Why? #MultnomahCounty failed to spray for the bloodsuckers this spring.

Here's how to deal with the record numbers of these pesky pests. https://portland.citycast.fm/portland-life-hacks/it-s-a-record-year-for-portland-mosquitoes-how-do-i-deal #Oregon #PNW

by #KateYoder in @grist:

"The lawsuit alleges that these companies, along with the American Petroleum Institute, committed negligence and fraud — and created a public nuisance — by concealing what they knew about the dangers of burning fossil fuels. It demands they pay $50 million for past damages, along with $1.5 billion for future damages. On top of that, Multnomah is seeking $50 billion for a fund to upgrade its public health services and 'weatherproof' its infrastructure to withstand extreme weather."

https://grist.org/accountability/multnomah-county-lawsuit-exxon-deadly-2021-heat-wave/

#Portland #MultnomahCounty #Oregon #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #climate #weather #lawsuit #FossilFuels #HeatWave #ExxonMobil #Shell #Chevron #Grist

by #EmilyHarris in #Axios:

"Multnomah County, Oregon — which contains most of Portland — filed a lawsuit Thursday against over a dozen fossil fuel companies and industry associations, seeking $50 million in actual damages from the June 2021 heat wave that blanketed the Pacific Northwest, sending temperatures up to 116° in the county."

https://www.axios.com/2023/06/23/oregon-county-sues-for-billions-2021-heat-dome-damage

#Oregon #Portland #MultnomahCounty #lawsuit #FossilFuels #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #climate

by #RebeccaFalconer in #Axios:

"The Multnomah County Circuit Court jury on Monday awarded over $73 million to 17 homeowners who alleged in a lawsuit that PacifiCop was negligent in its decision to not shut off power lines during a Labor Day windstorm despite warnings by officials, per Reuters."

https://www.axios.com/2023/06/13/pacificorp-oregon-lawsuit-2020-wildfires-warren-buffett

#MultnomahCounty #Oregon #wildfires #PacifiCorp #BerkshireHathaway #WarrenBuffett #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #climate

ACTION Alert: Please #oregon folx let’s not let more #disabled folx die. Flood the lines and emails of #MultnomahCounty health officials to insist #maskmandates must remain in healthcare settings. Contact information here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/PROVIDERPARTNERRESOURCES/LOCALHEALTHDEPARTMENTRESOURCES/Documents/Multnomah.pdf PLEASE share with any and all #MasksSaveLives #DisabilityJustice #CovidIsNotOver There is a small but mighty group fighting for this through the West Coast Solidarity

Libraries, as they are today, absolutely should not be on the front line of the homeless crisis, people who are unsheltered deserve better: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/24/us-libraries-homeless-crisis-social-workers

Day centers like the new one in Multnomah county are what's needed, "Over the next months, all five floors will be opened for showers, laundry, mental health services, shelter beds and transitional housing." - https://www.streetroots.org/news/2022/11/23/directors-desk-multnomah-county-offers-constructive-contrast-mayor-s-plans-mass

#Unsheltered #Library #ResourceCenter #DayShelter #Homeless #MultnomahCounty #SocialWork #SafePlace

Just learning that https://www.multcopets.org is in an emergency situation. They're all full and not only need folks to adopt but also to foster. They are planning to open to the public on the 11th for folks to come meet the animals, but they need help right now.

https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2023/01/multnomah-county-animal-services-halts-stray-pet-intakes.html

#Portland #Oregon #MultnomahCounty #pets

Due to this crap weather all Multnomah County offices are closed including libraries and courts. Libraries were already scheduled to be closed tomorrow and Sunday for Christmas.
MAX and Streetcar service is suspended and there is limited bus service.
#Portland #MultnomahCounty

Just dropping this into the ether for those who didn't know about the variety of digital magazines available through the library.

#library #MultnomahCounty #Digitalmagazines

https://multcolib.overdrive.com/collection/1159793?subject=1195&sortBy=listorder

From now until Dec 31st you can pickup up to 10 free covid tests a day at Multnomah County library branches. Tests expire in early 2023.
#Portland #MultnomahCoLibrary #MultnomahCounty

From now until Dec 31st you can pickup up to 10 free covid tests a day at Multnomah County library branches. Tests expire in early 2023.
#Portland #MultnomahCoLibrary #MultnomahCounty

Multnomah County DA prosecuting fewer than half of misdemeanor theft cases, new data shows

#MultnomahCounty #DA #prosecuting
https://www.foxnews.com/us/multnomah-county-da-prosecuting-fewer-half-misdemeanor-theft-cases-new-data-shows

Portland: Antifa greift Demkokratensitz an

Am Tag der Präsidentschaftswahl der USA schrieb ich, daß die Linken keineswegs an der Person Joe Biden interessiert seien und sich für ihn begeisterten (das tut nur unsere verachtenswerte Politkaste und einige von unserem Staatsfunk), sondern ausschließlich den willensstarken Präsidenten Donald Trump […]

http://www.feuerwaechter.org/2020/11/portland-antifa-greift-demkokratensitz-an/

#USA #Antifa #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #Demokraten #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #MultnomahCounty #Portland #RachelleDixon