The Multnomah County Central Library in Portland will not be getting metal detectors at the entrance after all.

The Board of Commissioners has decided not to move forward with metal detectors at the library.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson told county commissioners on Wednesday that she will not ...

After months of debate and research, Multnomah County leaders have decided to forgo a major security upgrade at the flagship ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The head of Portland's largest business association sharply criticized county leadership this week after a man was stabbed during a scuffle across the street from the Multnomah County ...

After a stabbing outside the Multnomah County Central Library sent one man to the hospital, the Portland Metro Chamber is calling out the city for not taking action in the area, despite demands from ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County Library released a list on Tuesday of the most checked out books in 2025 – featuring one Portland author. The tally for the most checked out books include ...

Flowers began appearing at the bus stop the day after the crash. There also were cards that captured what the young librarian meant to people in the community. The Multnomah County Library will begin ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Community leaders in Portland are calling for urgent action from county officials following another violent incident at the Multnomah County Central Library. Just months after ...

Freight train possibly strikes person in Northeast Portland, Portland Fire says A freight train possibly struck someone near Northeast Rose Parkway near Interstate 84 on Thursday night, according to ...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Multnomah County Library is celebrating the grand opening of the Northwest Library this weekend with a two-day celebration at the new facility in northwest Portland. The $21 ...

The decision follows heightened security concerns after last summer’s deadly shooting near the library.