In Multnomah County right now you can grow pot worry-free—but still be fined hundreds of dollars for a dime bag.
Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office
Technically Illegal
Weed isn’t technically legal until July. In Multnomah County, that no longer matters.
You Can Be Arrested for Spitting
And face multiple charges for it, too. One woman just did.
“It Seems Like Retaliation”
Police shooting victim suddenly faces charges—almost two years later.
To (Not) Tell the Truth
Data shows Chief Mike Reese refused to fire two more cops accused of lying.
The Misconduct Files
Conflict over cop’s demotion shows shortcomings in review board reports.
The Same Old Song?
Arrest data from city drug zones, finally released, reveals a stark racial disparity.
The Curious Tale of the Tape
NEARLY TWO MONTHS after he found himself sprawled on a sidewalk at Portland State University, punch after punch hitting his face, musician Randy Grenawalt looks okay. The black eyes have healed, and people don’t blanch when he tries to hawk his hip-hop CDs. More importantly, the disorderly conduct charge he was slapped with after the […]
