How Powerful Will Sheriffs Be Under Martial Law?

The imminent establishment of nationwide martial law is a cherished hobbyhorse of the wack-right.

How Progressive Are Multnomah County’s Top Criminal Justice Officials, Really?

In the past week, WW presented both Sheriff Mike Reese and District Attorney Rod Underhill with some of the toughest questions surrounding their offices.

Why Does the Multnomah County Sheriff Wear Two Stars on His Uniform?

During TV coverage of the recent wildfires, I noticed that the Multnomah County sheriff wears two stars on his uniform. I checked out other Oregon sheriffs, and some wear up to four stars! Is our guy outranked? I am proud of Portland and I want the best!

Report: More Sheriff's Deputies Cooperated With ICE

A Multnomah County Sheriff’s Deputy Allegedly Aided Federal Agents in Courthouse Immigration Sting

WW's Fall 2016 Endorsements: Local Measures

Measure 26-179 Portland housing bond No It gives us no satisfaction to urge a no vote on this measure. Portland rents keep rising faster than almost anywhere else in the country. By year’s end, real estate experts predict rents will be up another 8 percent. Housing costs have spiraled upward far faster than wages, displacing … Continue reading WW’s Fall 2016 Endorsements: Local Measures

New Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese Doesn't Want to Be The Last Elected Sheriff

We ask: What happened to former Sheriff Dan Staton’s Dodge Charger?

Murmurs: Jobs, Jobs Everywhere, But Not a Place to Sleep

Portland Housing Can’t Keep Pace With New Jobs When is a sizzling job market bad news? When a city doesn’t have enough housing for the people flocking into town for the jobs. Median rent for a Portland apartment reached an eye-rolling $1,400 a month in July. On Aug. 1, Oregon Employment Department economist Christian Kaylor … Continue reading Murmurs: Jobs, Jobs Everywhere, But Not a Place to Sleep