Multnomah County identifies potential location for permanent sobering and deflection center for drug users
Multnomah County has identified a potential permanent location for its 24-hour sobering and deflection center meant to move ...
1 dead in Multnomah County jail
The last in-custody death at the jail was July 25, when Asia Marie Williams, 31, died two days after she was booked. That was ...
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Inmate Found Unresponsive, Dies at Multnomah County Detention Center; Investigation Initiated
Inmate at Multnomah County Detention Center dies; under investigation by major crimes team and medical examiner.
Multnomah County proposes funding changes to build more homeless housing, faster
Multnomah County leaders are proposing changes on how to raise money to build housing for people experiencing homelessness.On ...
Multnomah County commissioners vow to build ‘legacy of hope’ at swearing-in ceremony
Three county commissioners took their oaths of office Monday afternoon, solidifying a new era in county politics.
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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, ...
Multnomah County to pay $138,000 to settle lawsuit brought by former official who raised alarm about public records violations
Multnomah County will pay $138,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by an interim division director and former deputy chief of ...
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New Multnomah County DA Nathan Vasquez Takes Oath, Signals Tough-on-Crime Shift in Portland
Nathan Vasquez becomes Multnomah County's new DA, promising a tougher prosecution approach than his predecessor.
City, county partnering with The Salvation Army to open 200 overnight winter shelter beds
Mayor Keith Wilson is doubling down on his commitment to provide shelter for every homeless person in Portland by the end of ...
New Multnomah County DA Nathan Vasquez sworn in
New Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez was officially sworn into office Thursday. Vasquez defeated former DA ...
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Multnomah County Library unveils most checked-out books of 2024
On New Year’s Eve, Multnomah County Library revealed a list of its most-checked out novels for 2024. For adults, the top ...
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Multnomah County works to improve budget reporting after critical audit
TRIBUNE PHOTO: ZANE SPARLING – A sign showing Multnomah County’s logo is attached to the wall of the County’s Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard building. Auditors noted there were more than 600 ...