Oregon’s 3 most populous counties don’t track who lobbies their leaders
Whether a tiny nonprofit or a corporate behemoth looking to curry favor with a Multnomah County commissioner to influence policy or funding decisions, it’s no holds barred, for the most part. And it ...
Multnomah County grew for the first time in years — barely. Here’s how other Oregon counties fared
The population of Multnomah County, the dense urban core of the Portland metro, rose a hair last year, even as it remained ...
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7 of 10 most landslide-vulnerable counties located in Oregon
A recent ranking of the most landslide-vulnerable counties across the nation has Oregon taking up 7 of the top 10 slots. With ...
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Washington County Braces for Potential Service Cuts Amid $20.5 Million Budget Shortfall
Washington County projects a $20.5 million budget gap, prompting a meeting to discuss cuts and revenue-raising measures ...
District attorneys of Multnomah, Washington counties say their plan would immediately address unrepresented crisis
The Oregon Legislature is currently deciding how to tinker with the state's public defense system to meet the surge in criminal defendants going without attorneys.
Incomes are rising across the Portland area, but much more slowly in one county
Annual median household income topped $100,000 in 2023 for the first time in Clackamas and Washington counties, according to ...
ATM theft ring leader captured in dramatic arrest
The suspect, Scott Rhodes, is accused in a violent crime spree that spanned multiple counties in Washington and Oregon.