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After officials promised to address Portland’s fentanyl crisis, overdose deaths rose. What happened?
Multnomah County health officials said they'd rolled out several programs to help curb the crisis, but results could take months or even years.
Multnomah County’s new vision, mission statements cost $250,000
Officials said it was a pivotal first step to shape the future of the county's operations.
Portland-area officials OK new approach to curtail homelessness; it could fall apart in 3 months
Multnomah County approved a rekindled partnership with Portland to reduce homelessness Thursday. If the new strategy doesn't meet certain benchmarks by October, city officials might end the agreement for good.
Metro appears poised to ask voters to extend homeless services tax, allow some proceeds to go to affordable housing
In a meeting Tuesday, Metro Council expressed support for recommendations which, if passed, would alter the housing services tax, including raising the income level at which the tax is collected.
As deadly heat wave rages on, Multnomah County will continue offering places to cool down
While cooling centers are open during the day, county officials will not be opening them overnight.
To address homelessness, Portland cautiously moves forward with rekindled Multnomah County partnership
City Council approved the homelessness response agreement with the county Wednesday, but threatened to end it completely if certain goals aren't met by the fall.
Multnomah County prepares to open cooling spaces as forecasts predict triple-digit heat wave
The county makes final decisions on opening cooling centers the morning before they’re launched, officials said.
3 things to know about Portland’s spat with Multnomah County over tents and tarps
Here's what we know about Multnomah County's tent and tarp policy and how it impacts Portland.
Some Oregon cities adopt drones and laser shows as alternatives to fireworks
Tigard, Lake Oswego, Oregon City and Wilsonville are all opting for high-tech light shows for the Fourth of July.
See fireworks bans, restrictions in Portland, Milwaukie, Eugene, Beaverton, Vancouver, Oregon beaches, campgrounds
Those caught violating local fireworks laws could face fines and criminal charges.
After missing deadline, Multnomah County officials pledge they’ve made good on rent assistance promise
Housing Multnomah Now, launched in 2023, is finally poised to move 300 homeless campers into housing.
Multnomah County budgeted $1.2 billion in contracts; monitoring was spotty, audit finds
The 48-page report published Thursday found that the county's lackluster contract and invoice tracking could be costly.
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