Politics In his first “State of the County” speech, Multnomah County Chairman Jeff Cogen recently described his government’s financial woes.    More

News Mayor Sam Adams wants to give $100,000 of city money to David Douglas High School for a new SUN School, a program managed by Multnomah County with funding from the county, local school districts, the City of Portland's parks department as well as other agencies.The David Douglas School District in Southeast Portland already has SUN Schools at its elementary and middle-school facilities but not at its ...   More

News As you're recovering from Halloween-related hangovers and corn syrup-induced stomachaches, think about this potentially distressing thought: you have only until 8 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 2 to vote in the Oregon election. To the many of you who haven't voted yet, here are our candidate and initiative endorsements. And here's where you can drop off your ballot. One last thing—if the vitriol ...   More

News Although voters had more than two weeks to get their ballots in before tonight's 8 pm deadline, plenty still raced in cars, on bikes and skateboards, and by foot to the Multnomah County Elections Office in the election's final minutes. "If one person says 'I was too busy,' I'm going to shoot them. That's such bullshit," said Joel Finkelstein, 43, who said he left voting until the last minute ...   More

News The Oregon Republican Party has asked for a partial recount in Multnomah County for the governor's race. The request came in 15 minutes before the final deadline on Tuesday, according to Secretary of State Kate Brown's spokeswoman, Andrea Cantu-Schomus. Multnomah County spokesman David Austin says the GOP requested a recount for three precincts in Nob Hill, the Lloyd Center district and Laurelhurst. A ...   More

News Mayor Sam Adams' annual state-of-the-city address takes place on Feb. 18, less than a month from now. And if you're wondering what the mayor may highlight at the City Club of Portland event, let us help narrow the field. Mental health won't be the only topic the mayor discusses, but it will be on his list. Last year, Portland's 2010-11 budget offered a relatively modest allocation of $540,000 ...   More

News In the final stretch of the Nov. 2 election, it's notable who the candidates to represent North and Northeast Portland on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners have—and haven't—been seen with. Candidate Loretta Smith has made no secret of the fact she's endorsed by her boss, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). Wyden's mug appears on the homepage of Smith's website, and in nearly all of her campaign ...   More

Election 2010 ...   More

Election 2010 ...   More

News Oregon health officials are reporting their first probable case of swine flu - and it's right here in Multnomah County. What few details that there are about this case are here, as are these helpful tips for prevention: Covering your cough or sneeze (with inside of elbow or sleeve, not hand) Frequent hand-washing Staying home when you are sick Avoid bringing sick children to public places ...   More