Austin De Dios is a County Politics Reporter at The Oregonian/OregonLive. He primarily covers Multnomah County, focusing on government, politics, and public policy, while also aiming to amplify the voices of Oregon's diverse communities. Austin's work has been featured in The Bulletin, The Chronicle, and The Oregonian (OregonLive).
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Austin De Dios predominantly covers evolving and breaking crime stories in the Portland, Oregon area. His articles focus on local incidents including accidents, criminal activities, and weather-related news.
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By: Austin De Dios
See who pulled ahead as Washington County gets its first glimpse at a refreshed Board of Commissioners.
By: Austin De Dios
Vega Pederson went to great lengths to lay out her achievements in her final state of the county address, some of which have come with an asterisk.
By: Austin De Dios
The name of a candidate for Washington County chair was projected on what appears to be the Vista Ridge tunnels without a permit, ODOT confirmed, in what the candidate called a 'bat signal.'
By: Austin De Dios
The other open seat on the commission and the race for chair will both appear again on the November ballot.
By: Austin De Dios
Multnomah County’s vector control program is rushing to move, and it’ll cost millions. The city has extended the program’s deadline to relocate.
By: Austin De Dios
The $4 billion spending plan includes major reductions to shelter beds, health programs and the District Attorney's Office.
By: Austin De Dios
Meieran, who served on the Board of Commissioners for eight years, has been a vocal critic of the county and its leadership.
By: Austin De Dios
What started as an experiment for Clackamas County during the Great Recession has since been set in stone. Officials cite better work-life balance and say the schedule saves energy.
By: Austin De Dios
Scott Vandecoevering was placed on paid leave by the county earlier this month amid allegations that he stole money from the county workforce’s largest union.
By: Austin De Dios
Serena Cruz resigned as the county’s chief operating officer in 2024, and served on the Board of Commissioners decades earlier. Now she aims to make her return.
