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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County could lose 300 jail beds if serious cuts hit the Sheriff’s Office. The county is facing a more than $10 million shortfall in its general fund. I-5 SB rockfall ...

Multnomah County’s public safety and criminal justice system is changing its protocol to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. These changes will result in less crowded jails and courtrooms, making it ...

To comply with Oregon sanctuary laws, Multnomah County must tear up a key provision in its contract with the U.S. Marshals Service, immigrant rights groups argue in a lawsuit. The suit seeks a ...

The Multnomah County jail inmate who died Christmas Eve has been identified as 42-year-old Shristika Nath, authorities said Wednesday. The county sheriff’s office said she died during a “medical event ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A newly filed lawsuit claims both Multnomah County and the sheriff's department violated Oregon's Sanctuary Law. The lawsuit was filed by both Portland Immigrant Rights ...

Multnomah County may lose 300 jail beds amid proposed … Video / Feb 23, 2026 / 05:55 PM PST ...