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Authorities say a crash on Interstate 84 near Portland, Oregon, in whiteout conditions caused a more than 100-vehicle pileup.

Two cats living in separate households in Multnomah County, Oregon, fell ill after consuming the raw pet food. After consultation with their veterinarians, owners of the animals agreed to euthanize ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California faces the continued risk of rock and mudslides on wildfire-scarred hillsides Friday, a day after heavy rains sent debris across several roadways, including the ...

About an inch of snow officially fell Thursday on Portland, causing crashes, canceling school, shutting government offices ...

Snow is falling in Western Oregon and Southwest Washington, leaving many areas with more than an inch of snow on the ground ...

The prospect of a dramatic hike on tariffs could send shockwaves through the world economy, possibly depressing growth while ...

During any one month of the year, more than 500 animals come into Multnomah County Animal Services. Read online: ...

and the Preschool for All tax levied by Multnomah County. Both taxes hit high earners, by design, and tend to piss them off. Metro’s 1% homelessness tax kicks in on any income above $125,000 for ...

January in Multnomah County took on a deeper significance this year as the Board of Commissioners dedicated it to raising awareness about trafficking, proclaiming it Human Trafficking Awareness ...

There were similar falls in manufacturing, construction and retail this month, with a slight increase in services. Confidence fell to 38% in manufacturing (down four points), 36% in construction (down ...