Bridge crumbles. Cop stumbles. Bike share mumbles.
Multnomah County
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Next Bridge Up
The Broadway Bridge Is Due for Fixes. Can It Avoid the Troubles of Its Peers?
The Broadway is due for fixes. Can it avoid the troubles of its peers?
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Technically Illegal
Multnomah County Stops Prosecuting Certain Marijuana Crimes
Weed isn’t technically legal until July. In Multnomah County, that no longer matters.
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The Burden of Proof
Oregon Spends Millions on Innovative Court Programs. Are We Sure They Work?
Oregon spends millions on innovative court programs, and is preparing to spend more. Are we sure they work?
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Emergency Exit
Another Multnomah County Emergency Official Leaves Under a Cloud
Another Multnomah County emergency official leaves under a cloud.
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The Cadre of Old San Antone
Taxpayers Won’t Be Sending a Dozen Local Officials to Texas After All
Taxpayers won’t be sending a dozen local officials to Texas, after all.
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Getting Decked
The Morrison Bridge’s New Surface Is Beyond Repair
It turns out the Morrison Bridge’s brand-new surface is beyond repair.
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Where the Money Goes
Think City Hall Can Cut Its Way out of a Street Fee? That Depends on How Deep You Want to Cut.
Think city hall can cut its way out of a street fee? That depends on how deep you want to cut.
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The Time is Unripe
Why Oregon’s Illegal Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Will Stay on the Books for a While
Why Oregon’s illegal same-sex marriage ban will be around for a while