Multnomah County Urges Voters To Check Mailboxes Ahead Of May 19 Primary Election
Multnomah County Elections officials are encouraging voters to request replacement ballots as soon as possible to ensure they are received in time for the May 19 Primary Election, and are offering extended office hours and assistance in multiple languages to help voters.
Portland Police Say Six Juveniles Were Recovered During Human Trafficking Investigations
The Portland Police Bureau's Human Trafficking Unit recently recovered six teenage girls believed to be victims of sex trafficking during enforcement operations along the city's 82nd Avenue corridor.
Portland Names Quisha Light Interim Housing Bureau Director
Quisha Light has been appointed as interim director of the Portland Housing Bureau on May 18, to provide customer-focused leadership during a period of financial uncertainty and growing demand for housing services.
Portland Police Identify Man Killed In Downtown Shooting
25-year-old Malachi Bussey of Portland was killed in a downtown shooting Tuesday night, and the Portland Police Bureau is asking witnesses to come forward with any information related to the shooting.
Portland Fire Lieutenant Arrested Following Child Luring Investigation
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One Dead, Another Injured In Downtown Portland Shooting
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Portland Public Safety Chief To Depart As City Launches National Search
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Portland Investigators Warn Of Rising Sextortion Cases Targeting Youth
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City Of Portland Names Latricia Tillman As First Chief Equity Officer
The City of Portland has appointed Latricia Tillman as its first Chief Equity Officer, a newly created role aimed at strengthening the city's efforts to advance equity in policies, operations and public services.
Rep. Janelle Bynum Opposes House Farm Bill, Citing Cuts to Farmers and Rural Programs
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Multnomah County Urges Voters To Check Mailboxes Ahead Of May 19...
Multnomah County Elections officials are encouraging voters to request replacement ballots as soon as possible to ensure they are received in time for the May 19 Primary Election, and are offering extended office hours and assistance in multiple languages to help voters.
