Inmate Who Escaped the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Custody is Still Missing

Scott Smith stole an ODOT truck that had been left unlocked and running at an MCSO work site in northeast Portland.

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?