Multnomah County Commissioner Shannon Singleton says she will run for county chair this November, seeking to succeed Jessica Vega Pederson, who has chosen not to seek a second term. Singleton, 49, has ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A coalition of Portland homeless services providers is urging Multnomah County leadership to halt proposed cuts to a program based in Old Town, one they say is keeping downtown safer ...

A county proposal to close a controversial St. Johns drop-in center is reigniting debate over its impact on nearby businesses ...

Multnomah County’s May 19 primary features three open seats on the judicial bench, one incumbent facing a challenger and ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County Animal Services has seen the sharpest uptick in surrendered dogs in 13 years, leading to overcrowding in shelters. Officials are urging community members to seek ...

Multnomah County’s homeless services department faces a nearly $70 million budget gap next fiscal year, leading to the ...

Preschool for All is reaching its equity objectives but could do more to support preschools and serve diverse children, especially those with disabilities. The program also risks losing credibility if ...

Recent data shows that judges in MultCo are ruling more in favor of civil commitment, but behavioral unit investigators have ...

Multnomah County’s newest library renovation project, the East County Library, will have its grand opening to the public on ...

Homeless people in Multnomah County died at six times the rate of the general population in 2024, according to an annual report released Friday. In total, 372 Multnomah County residents who had no ...

People who run The Marie Equi Center, a day shelter for LGBTQ+ folks, explain the growth of need while facing cuts from ...