Multnomah County officials say they are better prepared to provide shelter during severe winter storms
After last year’s ice storm devastated the Portland metro area, the county says it has taken measures to better respond to ...
1st arrest made as Multnomah County DA pushes to enforce ban of drug use on public transport
Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Julian Samuels, who specializes in transit, said the office’s first arrest of 2025 ...
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Multnomah County’s new top prosecutor will push for more jail beds to curb substance use, calls out public defenders
In a wide-ranging interview, Multnomah County's new District Attorney Nathan Vasquez laid out his plans for the office, ...
Some Multnomah District Attorney’s employees told to return to office full-time
On Wednesday, the Multnomah County DA’s office sent an email to its staff and prosecutors directing all managers, supervisors ...
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Multnomah County Foster Grandparent Program, A Lifetime of Service and Intergenerational Connection
Multnomah County's Foster Grandparent Program enhances the lives of both seniors and students, with dedicated volunteers like ...
Multnomah County DA retracts bid to reduce sentence of convicted murderer Frank Swopes Jr.
The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office has withdrawn the previous administration's request to reduce the sentence of ...
See all homes sold in Multnomah County, Jan. 6 to Jan. 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Multnomah County reported from Jan. 6 to Jan. 12. There were 124 ...
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Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Welcomes Six New Corrections Deputies Amid Staffing Push
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office welcomes six new Corrections Deputies amid staffing challenges and a nation-wide focus on ...
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Multnomah County DA Nathan Vasquez opposes early release petition of murderer
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez is reversing course on the position of his predecessor, former DA Mike ...
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Multnomah County leaders announce SE Portland location for future sobering center
After months of planning, Multnomah County leaders have decided on a location in Southeast Portland for a new permanent ...
Multnomah County plans to purchase SE Portland building for permanent sobering center
Multnomah County plans to buy a building in Southeast Portland to serve as a permanent 24-hour sobering center to help ...
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Last year was the deadliest on record for people in Portland who are homeless
At least 456 people experiencing homelessness died in 2023, according to an annual report from the Multnomah County Health Department published Friday. That’s an increase of more than 100 deaths ...