Cooling centers in Multnomah County uncertain as officials weigh response to extreme heat watch

Multnomah County has not decided yet if it will open its cooling centers this weekend as Portland faces what could be ...

Former Multnomah County commissioner makes bid for chair, says county needs ‘leaders willing to do more than manage decline’

Meieran, who served on the Board of Commissioners for eight years, has been a vocal critic of the county and its leadership.

Multnomah County commissioners pass budget; DA calls cuts to his office 'wildly out of step' with public sentiment

Commissioners passed a $4 billion budget, one which features deep cuts to homeless shelters and to county agencies, including ...

A Beautiful Day at Multnomah Falls Oregon 4K

Located in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Multnomah Falls is a stunning waterfall known for its height, year-round flow, and scenic walking paths. Visitors can enjoy close views ...

Former Multnomah County Commissioner Sharon Meieran announces bid for county chair

Between 2017 and 2024, Meieran represented District 1 on the board, covering the county's west side. She has a background as ...

Multnomah County deputies look for driver, vehicle involved in Sunday road rage shooting

Multnomah County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in an early Sunday road rage shooting.
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Audit: Multnomah County’s contracting system plagued by delays, outdated policies

In one instance, Multnomah County received an invoice to pay $396,726 to Do Good Multnomah, a nonprofit that provides homeless services in Portland. County staff returned the invoice, prompting three ...
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Multnomah County cutting some homeless services due to loss of $28 million in state funds

Tigard mayor admits city has no backup plan after voters reject $150M public safety bond Tigard city leaders are reassessing how to address aging police facilities after voters overwhelmingly rejected ...
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Climate dashboard tracks Multnomah County’s emissions reduction progress

Portlanders can now track efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach the city’s overall climate goals in a new interactive dashboard. The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s ...
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Ballots, ballots, ballots: Multnomah County turnout on pace

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After a weekend of decision-making, hundreds of thousands of ballots are pouring into drop boxes throughout Oregon on Monday. But many Multnomah County voters headed to the ...
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Multnomah County to resume distribution of tent, tarps as winter approaches

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – With winter weather around the corner, Multnomah County has unveiled its first draft policy on distributing tents and tarps to the homeless. Some county commissioners said the ...
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Multnomah County drug deflection program placed 1 person in detox during first 3 months of this year

PORTLAND, Ore. — It's been nearly a year since Multnomah County opened its deflection center in Portland's Central Eastside, its original role envisioned as a place for law enforcement to take people ...