Proposition 5, which is before Vancouver voters on the Nov. 4 ballot, would raise money to add as many as 13 full-time sworn police officers. The levy lid lift would increase Vancouver’s property tax ...

Multnomah County Homeless Services weighs cutting 675 shelter beds amid funding shortfall Multnomah County’s Homeless Services Department has proposed getting rid of 675 shelter beds to make up for a ...

The need for increased staffing at the Vancouver Police Department is clear; the question then becomes how best to pay for the training and retention of more officers to enhance public safety.