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One per week: Multnomah County releases first homeless death tally

About one person dies each week while homeless in Multnomah County, according to a first-of-its-kind tally of medical-examiner records released Friday. But the true figure is likely higher. »

Multnomah Arts Center brings Shakespeare to Portland Public Schools

The Shakespeare Liberation Army, based at Southwest Portland's Multnomah Arts Center, brings the bard to Portland middle schools this spring and fall. »

Pooch who cadged a ride on the No. 12 bus is reunited with her owner

Officials turned the dog over to Multnomah County Animal Services, which prominently featured the pooch on its website. On Wednesday, the dog’s owner, Adam Baker of Tigard, claimed Bailey. »

Southeast Portland man who fired at a group of people near Wilson High School gets five years in prison

Curtis McMahon was helping two younger friends search for a backpack that had been stolen during an altercation in a parking lot next to a Wilson High School football game last Sept. 30. »

West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District to hold Soil School

Soil School is an event that teaches participants how to deal with erosion, poor drainage and other damage caused by soil issues. »

Man flees from Multnomah County sheriff's deputies

The suspect has another warrant out for his arrest. »

House fire causes extensive damage in Sellwood, requires additional crews

Flames traveling between the walls of the house and into its many concealed spaces made fighting the fire difficult, Simmons said. Three additional ladder trucks ultimately were called to provide additional support. »

Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence to be held April 21 in Northeast Portland

The summit, the first of its kind created by Multnomah County youth for youth, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Highland Christian Center, 7600 N.E. Glisan St. »

A bomb threat, a briefcase scheme and a grand jury ruling: Southeast Portland news roundup

A Multnomah County grand jury found no criminal wrongdoing by Portland police in the March 26 shooting of a 31-year-old man near Laurelhurst Park. »

Three Metro council positions up for grabs in May election

Metro is best known for coordinating land-use and transportation planning in the region, but it has multiple other duties in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. »

Family of girl sexually abused by TriMet driver files suit against agency

The suit, filed this morning in Multnomah County Circuit Court, seeks $1.1 million following the conviction of Christopher Alden Parker for abusing a girl who rode his bus. Parker, who spent 120 days in jail, is now serving a five-year probation term a... »

Anonymous, free pesticide collection day to be held on Sauvie Island

The West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, Sauvie Island Fire Department, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Clean Harbors Environmental Services are teaming up to host the free pesticide collection day in Northwest Portland. »

Car prowl victim chases down 62-year-old for arrest in NE Portland

Raymond Earl Menefee, 62, is charged with unlawful entry into a motor vehicle and criminal trespass. Both are misdemeanor offenses and Menefee has since been released on his own recognizance, according to the Multnomah County Jail. »

Easter egg hunts and activities are set for this weekend

Check out my list of Easter egg hunts and activities happening this weekend in Clackamas, Clark, Multnomah and Washington counties. »

Troutdale man accused of striking his dog with a baseball bat

Christopher Hunter Cosby, 24, was arraigned on first-degree aggravated animal abuse in Multnomah County Circuit Court. »

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