The Portland Mercury

Is Multnomah County’s Jail System Prepared for COVID-19?

As the coronavirus spreads across Oregon, Gov. Kate Brown has ordered all critical facilities that remain open to practice strict social distancing guidelines—allowing individuals to have at least six ...
The Portland Mercury

Multnomah County GOP Accuses Gov. Brown of “Tyranny” for COVID-19 Closures

The Multnomah County Republican Party passed a resolution Monday chiding Gov. Kate Brown for ordering business and school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The document accuses Brown of ...

Multnomah County security costs have skyrocketed over the years; officials say it’s a sign of the times

Multnomah County security spending was modest before the COVID-19 pandemic. In the years since, those costs have ballooned.
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Teen crisis hotline faces $240K in potential cuts in Multnomah County

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Teens today have a lot to process. From the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to what they see on social media and the rise of artificial intelligence, to issues in politics and ...