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HUD Launches Investigation of Portland-Area County Over Race-Based Homelessness Programs

The move comes after the State Beacon reported that Multnomah County prioritizes minorities for housing, offers 'culturally specific' apartments for 'BIPOC community'

Portland-Area County Launches ‘Sanctuary Fund’ Providing Taxpayer-Funded Grants To Assist Illegal Immigrants

The program was part of a $250,000 package approved by the Multnomah County commissioners

Urban Disorder: Petty Theft Leads to Fatal Crash in Portland

Misdemeanor theft cases dropped 60 percent from 2019 to 2023 in Multnomah County thanks to ‘catch and release’ policies

Portland Public Schools Must Now Consider Race, Gender Identity When Disciplining Students

New collective bargaining agreement centers district's disciplinary procedures on 'racial equity and social justice'