Portland Mayor Keith Wilson requests millions from other counties for homeless shelters as cash dries up in Multnomah County

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson is turning to other counties for cash to fund the city’s homeless shelter system as its usual ...

Multnomah County typically takes a backseat on economic issues. Leaders want to change that

For decades, Multnomah County has taken a backseat to the city of Portland on economic policy, due in large part to a 1980s ...
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Multnomah County’s Shannon Singleton talks county budget cuts

Multnomah County is launching its annual budget process, and like previous years, some cuts may have to be made.
Portland Mercury

Former Los Angeles Homelessness Director Tapped to Lead Multnomah County Department

A new director has been selected to run the department that coordinates the county’s homelessness services. Multnomah County ...
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Multnomah County Makes Power Play In Portland’s Economy

Consultants say Multnomah should invest in apprenticeships and reframe some social programs as economic drivers.
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Former Los Angeles leader tapped as Multnomah County’s homeless services director

If the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approves VerGow’s appointment, he is expected to take over as director on May ...

Multnomah County selects new director of Homeless Services Department, pending board vote

Chair Jessica Vega Pederson says they've named Nathaniel VerGow, formerly of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to lead the county's program.
The Portland Mercury

Councilor Smith Walks Back Her Statement Amid Public Outcry

This story has been updated with additional reporting since it was first published. After signaling a desire for a new policy that would allow city councilors to bring loaded firearms to City Hall, ...