Multnomah County

Dan Field, the official overseeing the Portland region’s top homeless services program, is stepping down after two years.

On Friday, Multnomah County opened the books on the Homeless Services Department’s budget – and confirmed others' concerns about how that money is spent.

The U.S. Census dropped updated population data Thursday, showing that the country’s metropolitan areas are growing faster than previous years. The data delivered new information – both high and low – about Oregon cities.

Multnomah County deputies' decision to pull security services from the Unity Center has forced the sensitive hearings to go virtual.

Multnomah County’s budget woes may pose a major blow to Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s signature campaign promise to address homelessness.

Elected officials said they fear how deep cuts to the region’s homeless service programs will only worsen the public’s trust in the government’s ability to address its yearslong homelessness crisis. Most placed the blame squarely at the feet of Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson.

Multnomah County's Homeless Services Department is anticipating a $104 million shortfall in this upcoming fiscal year. This represents a 25% reduction in the department’s entire budget.

Multnomah County employees and others in the Portland metro area have been hard at work providing resources and making sure folks have a place to stay safe and warm.

Officials with Multnomah County confirmed Tuesday that a man has died from hypothermia.

Organizers in Clark County have issued a severe weather alert and opened an emergency shelter system, possibly through Sunday.