Recent efforts to increase voting by incarcerated people in Multnomah County's jails have continued ahead of the May 17 primary. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5442…

Amid record-high shootings in Portland, two nonprofits stand as emotional support resources for victims' loved ones. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5476…

Multnomah County's auditor proposed big changes to the county charter for her office, only some of which will advance to the full charter review committee. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5479…

"Milk donors are heroes," said Lesley Mondeaux, director of Northwest Mother's Milk Bank. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5480…

Multnomah County released its final report on deaths from last year's "heat dome" event as the region experienced the first heat wave of the summer. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5502…

Oregon environmental regulators previously told facility officials to shut down the glass recycling plant by June 30 or come up with a pollution control plan. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5506…

Multnomah County voters will decide this November whether to expand voting rights to noncitizens. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5508…

"I haven't slept in days," said Shirley Lopez, a guest at the Sunrise Center overnight cooling shelter. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5530…

Herbert Malarkey Roofing Co., which was penalized for air quality violations, will settle the largest environmental fine in Oregon's history for $1.45 million. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5534…

"These are things that people need to stay healthy and survive," said Sandra Comstock, director of Hygiene4All, one of many nonprofits affected by a service reduction at Multnomah County's supply center. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5549…

Multnomah County will once again consider prohibiting sales of flavored tobacco and vaping products. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5551…

People should not swim or engage in other activities that might lead to ingesting water in the area near Cathedral Park. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5552…

Portland Freedom Fund bailed Mohamed Adan out of jail after he was accused of violating a domestic violence no-contact order. Now he's charged with murder in the death of his former partner, with whom he had children. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5563…

Updated COVID-19 boosters for people 12 and older are here, and some clinics are making shots available starting Wednesday, Sept. 7. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5566…

East winds expected across the state are prompting fire warnings. But forecasters don't believe conditions will be as dangerous as they were ahead of the 2020 Labor Day fires. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5568…

People experiencing homelessness love and need their pets just as much as people who are housed. Thanks to Max Egener for getting to know some of the pups who eat at Blanchet House. Homelessness and pet ownership: Loving while living outside pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5581…

Historically, child care costs have kept many women out of the workforce. That could change with Multnomah County's voter-approved Preschool For All program. During the first round, it's serving 690 kids, while offering decent pay for child care workers. pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/5590…

With antisemitism rising nationally, Jewish leaders and educators in Portland are raising awareness and expanding opportunities to teach. portlandtribune.com/news/portland-…

We've long known urban trees have many social benefits. But recent research aimed to quantify trees' life-saving influence in Portland. portlandtribune.com/news/urban-tre…

Gas stoves have become one of the most divisive issues in American public health. Meet the scientist paid by the gas industry to help it counter research showing the health hazards. nyti.ms/3XXBCR4