Multnomah County deputies hunt semi-truck driver who caused water truck to crash

A semi-truck driver caused a rollover crash when it clipped a water truck on Interstate 84 near Corbett earlier this week.

5 Multnomah County employees made more than $300,000 in 2025 — here’s who they are and what they do

Multnomah County doled out nearly $584 million to its workforce in the 2025 calendar year, an increase of 9% from the ...

Troutdale may 'run out money' if it keeps using deputies for police services, mayor says

Ripma and members of the City Council are considering reviving the Troutdale Police Department, which they shuttered in 2015.

Troutdale considers restoring city police department, but the sheriff's office is pushing back

The city said it originally contracted with the county to save money, but costs for public safety have risen more than what ...
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‘It’s a tragedy’: Police react to latest case of youth gun violence as three teens face charges

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three teenagers — including an 18-year-old now charged as an adult — are facing attempted murder charges after a shooting on Rocky Butte led to a high-speed chase. This is just ...
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Multnomah County sheriff, DA raise concerns over proposed budget cuts

Four people have been displaced from their homes after a fire in a Forest Grove apartment complex on Thursday evening, according to firefighters. Despite higher gas prices and increased airfare costs, ...
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Sandy River Turns Into Snag-Filled Trap, Multnomah County Sounds The Alarm

As posted by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, the River Patrol Unit reported that a powerful December 2025 storm shifted the Sandy River’s primary channel and funneled fallen and submerged trees ...

Troutdale weighs reviving city police department as sheriff's contract costs rise

The City of Troutdale is exploring the option of separating from its contract with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and ...