Multnomah County proposal would ban syringe, needle exchanges near schools

A new ordinance would ban harm reduction providers from distributing needles or syringes within 1,000 feet of a school. But ...

‘The enablement is incredible’: Portland business owner slams county as MultCo weighs needle distribution ban near schools

On Thursday, Multnomah County will discuss a proposed ordinance that would ban mobile needle exchanges from within a 1,000 ...

Multnomah County considers banning distribution of needles in school zones

A new ordinance was introduced on Thursday in Multnomah County to ban the distribution of needles to drug users in school ...

Multnomah County leaders to weigh limits on mobile syringe programs near schools

Multnomah County commissioners are set to discuss a proposal that would restrict where community programs can distribute and ...
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Neighbors frustrated by MultCo.’s ‘vague’ deflection center plans

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland neighbors in the Buckman Neighborhood are voicing their frustration and confusion over a new deflection center set to open in September. In a meeting between residents ...
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Heated MultCo. Board meeting raises questions on deflection center transparency

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Multnomah County Commissioners are raising concerns about a soon-to-be-opened deflection center, saying the process for selecting the location by Board Chair Jessica Vega ...

What Multnomah County voters should know for Oregon's 2026 primary election

Election Day is Tuesday, May 19, but here's how, when and where to mail in or drop off your ballot in Multnomah County.