While closed, the library is working on upgrading safety with more security officer patrols. Neighbors say that safety ...

Additionally, a inspectors found a needle stuck in the ceiling a library. People who frequent the library, like Hollywood neighborhood resident Lizzie Lawry, are not surprised.

It examines three county libraries last summer; Central, Belmont and Hollywood. Of 95 employees inspectors interviewed, 34 reported at least one exposure to illicit drugs a year span.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The shaded streets around Multnomah County's Central Library in downtown Portland have become a sanctuary for a subset of the people living on the city's streets. Within or ...

In a clear break from his predecessor, Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez promised this week that protesters arrested for breaking the law will be prosecuted — period. It was only ...

Multnomah County will more than double the size of its Northwest Library when it opens in 2025. On Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., officials will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the site at 2030 NW ...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Multnomah County released an audit conducted after several county library employees reported feeling unsafe at work and issues with short staffing. Employees say there have ...

An audit of the county’s library system published Thursday found that nearly 75% of surveyed library staff who work directly with the public don’t feel safe at their job.

Protesters gathered outside the Hollywood Library on November 19, 2023. (KOIN) In a statement on the use of public meeting rooms posted on their website, Multnomah County Library stated, in part: ...

The Hollywood Library closed for normal operations on Sunday, in response to concerns of safety and security issues related to potential protests against a scheduled event at the library.

Communities across Multnomah County came together to discuss what they would like in the new space. The 30,000-square-foot building will have a courtyard, study spaces and updated technology.

The new library will be triple the size of the current 6,400 square foot space to a total of 21,000 square feet — making it one of the largest libraries in Multnomah County.