Oregon will soon end its nearly four-year experiment with drug decriminalization. Beginning Sept. 1, possession of small amounts of drugs will again be a misdemeanor crime. A key part of the change is ...
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson said Friday the county will agree to ensure “pathways” for people to enter treatment before facing criminal penalties for minor drug possession under ...
21 people are actively engaged in Lane County's new deflection program that officially launched in October. So far, more than 30 people have been referred to the program which is part of the Oregon ...