Gresham’s massive new library will open with a rooftop terrace and 200-seat auditorium

Multnomah County has set a grand opening date for what will soon be one of its largest libraries, second only to the troubled ...
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Multnomah County libraries weigh metal detectors after safety incidents: 'There's definitely mixed feelings'

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County’s library system is entering a new chapter, marked by sweeping renovations, new branches, and a focus on safety. In an interview on KGW’s "Straight Talk," Library ...
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MultCo Chair, DA engage in war of words regarding Central Library stabbing, video released

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After a stabbing took place outside of Multnomah County Central Library in August, County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson released a statement on Monday calling on District ...
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Multnomah County opts out of metal detectors at Central Library

The Multnomah County Central Library in Portland will not be getting metal detectors at the entrance after all. According to a memo released by both Multnomah County Board Chair Jessica Vega Pederson ...
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Stabbing near Central Library 'more complicated' than it appears, Multnomah County chair says

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson on Monday released video of a high-profile assault that happened near the Central Library in downtown Portland late last month, after ...
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These were the most checked out books in Multnomah County Library in 2025

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 ...
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Citing a ‘serious discrepancy,’ Multnomah County Chair calls for release of library stabbing footage

Chair Jessica Vega Pederson said the video she and other officials have seen contradicts Portland police’s version of the events. The District Attorney’s office has declined to release it, citing an ...