Former MultCo official sues county, alleging retaliation for speaking out about public records violations
A former deputy chief of staff to Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson is suing the county, alleging retaliation ...
Democrat Janelle Bynum flips Oregon’s 5th District, will be state’s first Black member of Congress
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Democrat Janelle Bynum has flipped Oregon’s 5th Congressional District and will become the state’s first ...
St. Johns library renovation begins amid community concerns
The final renovation of the Multnomah County Library in St. Johns commenced today, marking a significant expansion and preservation effort.
Construction worker hit and killed by MAX train identified
Officials have released the name of the man hit and killed by a MAX train in the Hazelwood neighborhood and provided new details about the Tuesday crash. Anthony Davis, 61, of Salem, was struck by a ...
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Construction worker killed by MAX train in Portland
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is investigating a deadly crash involving a MAX light-rail train and a construction worker.
FBI offers $25,000 reward for information on ballot box fires in Washington and Oregon
Hundreds of ballots were destroyed or damaged across three fires reported at drop boxes in Vancouver, Washington and Portland ...
Tri-county taxpayers foot $30M in inmate medical expenses since January 2023
Information KATU obtained through records request shows medical spending in county jails varies widely from county to county.
FBI offers up to $25,000 reward for information about suspect behind Northwest ballot box fires
The FBI is offering up to $25,000 as a reward for information about the suspect behind recent ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington state ...
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Authorities identify victim in deadly Burnside MAX train crash
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN) – Authorities have identified a man who died after a crash with a Portland MAX train on Tuesday. The ...
Crash kills driver in Wood Village
A car crash in Wood Village late Tuesday night killed one person, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies responded around 11:20 p.m. to a report of a crash in the 1000 ...