The last in-custody death at the jail was July 25, when Asia Marie Williams, 31, died two days after she was booked. That was ...

Inmate at Multnomah County Detention Center dies; under investigation by major crimes team and medical examiner.

Multnomah County leaders are proposing changes on how to raise money to build housing for people experiencing homelessness.On ...

Three county commissioners took their oaths of office Monday afternoon, solidifying a new era in county politics.

In a wide-ranging interview, Multnomah County's new District Attorney Nathan Vasquez laid out his plans for the office, ...

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is deploying 12 strike teams to assist California in combating wildfires threatening ...

Two men were arrested after Portland police conducted their first online child exploitation mission this past weekend, officials said.

The Capital Chronicle has launched a $10,000 end-of-year fundraising campaign to help us continue our first-class coverage ...

The new Portland City Council Tuesday heard from Multnomah County on their Homelessness Response Action Plan. Though they have a goal to shelter or house nearly 2,700 people by the end of the year, it ...

Reporting for this article was supported by New America’s Better Life Lab. Parking spots. Sprinkler systems. Earthquake ...

New Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez was officially sworn into office Thursday. Vasquez defeated former DA ...

Mayor Keith Wilson is doubling down on his commitment to provide shelter for every homeless person in Portland by the end of ...