a collaborative program between law enforcement agencies and behavioral health entities that assists individuals who may have substance use disorder, another behavioral health disorder or co-occurring ...

Multnomah County has six weeks to launch an ambitious approach to minor drug possession cases-- a high-stakes policy intended to quell public alarm over open drug use and escalating overdose deaths.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez announced Tuesday that his office may pursue charges against people caught in possession of hard drugs who fail to complete the ...

The Multnomah County deflection program has updated its policies to allow alternatives to jail for people arrested for possession or intoxication, with those who don't properly engage in treatment ...

Leaders from Multnomah County and the city of Portland outlined their plans Wednesday to address drug possession after a new criminal charge goes into effect statewide in September. “We must offer ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — On the corner of Southeast Pine Street and 11th Avenue in Portland’s Central Eastside sits a preschool, where David Watnick’s 1-year-old will start in September the same time ...