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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 January 2023

Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell

Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell was elected in May and succeeds former Sheriff Mike Reese, who could not seek reelection because of term limits.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 04 January 2023

(Photo/ Maximillian Conaher)

As eviction rates surge, Multnomah County voters will consider guaranteeing legal representation for tenants.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 04 January 2023

Mayor Ted Wheeler

Assignments grouped by service areas

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 29 December 2022

David Ferguson

Portland native David Ferguson plans the opening of Joe Brown’s Lounge in the same building.

Details: Written by By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 28 December 2022

(Erika Schultz/The Seattle Times via AP)

A winter storm that brought powerful wind gusts to Oregon on Tuesday caused at least two fatal car accidents that left four people dead, preliminary police investigations have found.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 27 December 2022

(Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times via AP)

In all four cases, the sheriff’s office says someone forced their way into the fenced area surrounding the substations and damaged equipment to cause a power outage.

Details: Written by By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 22 December 2022

AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus)

Authorities from Seattle to Portland, Oregon, have said one of their biggest concerns amid the cold front is ensuring that homeless people living on the streets have access to shelter.

Details: Written by Patricia; Published: 22 December 2022

Oregon prepares to become the first U.S. state to offer controlled use of the psychedelic mushroom to the public.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 22 December 2022

Roger Evans

Volunteers from the neighborhood formerly known as Central Area use digital technology and film to create living library of Black history.

Details: Written by By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America; Published: 21 December 2022

(Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times via AP)

In Oregon, one person died in an accident on Interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge near Rooster Rock State Park on Tuesday morning when a semi-truck collided with their SUV