Christina Giardinelli

TOPICS: PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — As emerging county data show, most deflection center clients walk away without accepting transport.

The latest deflection data appears to be confirming one of the biggest concerns expressed by people who live and work near Multnomah County's Deflection Center.

TOPICS: PORTLAND, Ore — On the same day that two ballot boxes were attacked in Vancouver Washington and Portland Oregon, the Department of

The latest data shows since drug possession charges took affect on Sept 1, Multnomah county has deflected 89 people, most through mobile units.Since the county

As Sheriff warns of jails near capacity, Multnomah County Commissioners are scheduled to consider a proposal to increase the office's budget by just under $1M.

Volume 90% TOPICS: PORTLAND, Ore — Multnomah County Commissioners voted unanimously on Thursday to okay a $965,885 emergency budget ask from the Sheriff's Office.

In just under two years taxpayers in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties have paid roughly $30 million to cover the cost of medical expenses for jail i

It's been two and a half months since Multnomah County began offering people who are caught with a small amount of drugs the option to deflect away from jail an

TOPICS: PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The dust has finally settled post-election and Republicans will have control of all three branches of government.

Volume 90% TOPICS: PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon taxpayers received the highest kicker in history in 2024 when filing their 2023 tax return.