The county estimates it would take an additional $65 million per year over the course of 10 years to bring all its roads up ...

Two indicted for over 100 Portland burglaries, linked by authorities to an organized crime ring, including Courtney Carlile ...

Two suspects were arrested and indicted as part of the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office investigation into a ...

It was a Saturday afternoon in 2023 and Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton said he was waiting for his wife and children, who were in the dressing room at Tilly’s clothing store in ...

Multnomah County leaders are asking the Oregon state legislature for additional millions of dollars in funding to maintain ...

Multnomah County is re-evaluating its severe weather shelter policy, nearly a year after a massive winter storm took lives and caused millions in damage. Despite the ...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps ...

Elephant seal bulls are washing up at San Simeon Cove, Washburn beach and Moonstone Beach in Cambria. Unwary visitors may find that what appears to be driftwood is actually a live seal.

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners witnessed a significant transformation as Meghan Moyer, Julia Brim-Edwards, and Vince Jones-Dixon were officially sworn into office on Monday ...

Three wind-driven fires erupted in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated in the Pacific Palisades, San Gabriel Valley and Santa Clarita.