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Portland hurtles toward new era for drug possession cases: What you need to know
Multnomah County in talks with Baltimore nonprofit to run deflection center, but big questions remain as Sept. 1 deadline looms.
Closed-door sessions on Multnomah County’s post-Measure 110 plans draw pointed pushback
The county chair said the “leadership team” she convened has opted to work behind closed doors.
Oregon man who beheaded mother approved for ‘conditional release’ from state hospital
Joshua Webb was sent to live at the state hospital in 2018 after he pleaded guilty except for insanity in the killing of his mother, Tina Webb, 59, the year before.
Multnomah County to require drug users to get treatment referral at new drop-off deflection center
Multnomah County’s deflection plan now requires screenings for substance abuse, treatment referrals and what county documents described as a “to-be-determined engagement” with an undefined service.
Oregon man who brought mom’s severed head to Thriftway is well enough to leave state hospital, doctor says
Joshua Webb, 43, has lived at the Oregon State Hospital since 2018 when he pleaded guilty except for insanity for killing his mother.
Former employees sue Pacific Office Automation CEO alleging serial sexual assault
CEO Douglas Pitassi has waged a legal battle to shield his identity, citing personal and professional privacy concerns.
Portland’s new deflection center for drug users lands on east side
County chair hails the spot as "strategically located"; Some neighbors not sure and others reserve judgment.
DA-elect Nathan Vasquez joins effort to plan Multnomah County’s post-Measure 110 policy
Nathan Vasquez said he'll push for an emphasis on treatment and accountability for people caught with drugs.
Top broker of Measure 110 changes unhappy with Multnomah County deflection plan
The county is eying the central east side for its deflection site.
Oregon judge’s decision to use second graders as special jurors draws DA complaint
“I am writing to address my office’s growing concerns about whether the State can receive a fair trial before Judge Watkins,” DA John Wentworth wrote.
Caught with street drugs in Multnomah County? Post-Measure 110 plan will offer drop-off center or arrest
Under the proposal now taking shape, the county won’t require people caught with drugs to enroll in substance abuse treatment.
2 years ago, Rosemary Anderson’s Duke Mitchell was on the verge of washing out of high school. Look at him now
Duke Mitchell, 18, had struggled to imagine this day. And at times so did his teachers.
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