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 ...

Multnomah County may lose 300 jail beds amid proposed … Video / Feb 23, 2026 / 05:55 PM PST Multnomah County could lose 300 jail beds if serious cuts hit the Sheriff’s Office. The county is facing a ...

As the summer heats up, Multnomah County’s two jails are packed to the brim. They’re so full, in fact, that 20 inmates were released last weekend just so another round of incoming detainees could be ...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Multnomah County Sheriff and several deputies have settled a lawsuit with two women who sued after being required to remove their hijabs at the county detention center. The ...

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 ...