Multnomah County

A new trove of data on Multnomah County’s homeless population dropped this week, offering the public an updated and more accurate understanding of the region’s homelessness crisis.

A new Multnomah County audit found that Oregon’s unique program generally provides quality education and care to children who need it most. But it says the program risks losing credibility if it doesn’t become universal by 2030 as promised to voters.

The universal preschool program approved by Multnomah County voters five years ago continues to expand rapidly, even as many families are denied.

The fish were seized during the one-day smelt dipping season along the Sandy River on Thursday, an event that saw thousands of people crowd the riverbanks.

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.