Multnomah County commissioners lay out varied priorities for Portland-area
Economic conditions, public safety and homelessness are top of mind for the new county Board of Commissioners.
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Multnomah County DA Nathan Vasquez opposes early release petition of murderer
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez is reversing course on the position of his predecessor, former DA Mike ...
Multnomah County DA's office directs managers to work in-person, following Portland's example
About 30 people are covered by the new mandate, although the DA's office said that most were already back working in the office.
Multnomah County DA withdraws consent to reconsider sentence of burglar who killed elderly women
Former DA Mike Schmidt had made the move to reconsider resentencing several convicted criminals with a history of violent crimes, shortly before his term expired.
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Multnomah County DA orders managers, supervisors to return to in-person work
District Attorney Nathan Vasquez cited a survey in which employees expressed they want leaders “to be present and available ...
First TriMet drug arrest made under new law after alleged fentanyl smoking on MAX train
After Oregon lawmakers passed a bill to deter drug use on public transportation, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s ...
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office unveils new vehicle branding for safety
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has introduced a new look for its vehicles, marking the first update since 2017.
DA Vasquez nixes controversial leniency petition; orders high-ranking prosecutors back to office
In a significant break from his predecessor, Vasquez said his office would no longer support the leniency plea of a convicted ...
Multnomah District Attorney’s employees told to return to office full-time
On Wednesday, the Multnomah County DA’s office sent an email to its staff and prosecutors directing all managers, supervisors ...
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Portland police prep for President Donald Trump’s second Inauguration Day
The press conference features Mayor Keith Wilson, PPB Chief Bob Day, Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez and ...
Portland police, officials ask city to stay peaceful before Inauguration Day
The Portland Police Bureau chief and city officials said on Wednesday that they are working to be ready for protests on or around Inauguration Day next week.