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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$20.5 million budget deficit looms over Washington County’s next fiscal year
With a looming budget shortfall, another Oregon county is scrambling to find solutions to its financial struggles. On Friday, ...
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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 ...
Blue state suing sheriff’s office for helping enforce immigration law
Washington AG Nick Brown is suing a sheriff’s office in his state for “illegally collaborating" with federal officials and ...
Washington taxpayers shell out $60 million for jail claims, lawsuits as oversight bills fail
Local governments and insurers paid over $60 million to resolve and defend hundreds of jail-related claims in the last five years, a KING 5 investigation found.
Salvation Army’s new mobile food pantry is now serving people in rural Washington Co.
The Salvation Army’s mobile food pantry stopped in Banks on Wednesday to serve the community’s grocery needs for free.
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.
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Scores of dogs removed from breeder; others found dead
Animal rescue staff and volunteers last week removed 49 dogs from a property near Riverside where the Washington County ...
This couple is one of the thousands who've signed Washington County's 'I Do Wall'
The 'I Do Wall' is a large chalkboard wall at the Washington County Courthouse that couples can sign after they get a marriage license.
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Washington sues county for illegally helping federal immigration enforcement, suit claims
The State of Washington is suing one of its counties for illegally aiding federal immigration enforcement officials, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced Monday.
Gov. Shapiro commemorates 300th plugged gas well in statewide DEP effort in Washington County
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited an abandoned gas well site in Washington County Wednesday to commemorate the state’s efforts in plugging its 300th abandoned or orphaned well.
Man in custody after leading police on high-speed chase through Fayette, Washington counties
A man is facing charges after leading police on a high-speed chase across several western Pennsylvania counties Monday afternoon. According to a release from Pennsylvania State police, Eric Johnson is ...