Multnomah County shutters passport services after 'painful tradeoffs' in budget

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After a budget session that brought “painful tradeoffs,” Multnomah County is shutting down its Passport Program amid budget constraints.

The soon-to-be shuttered service comes after the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a $4 billion budget on June 12, with numerous programs facing cuts or reductions.

“This year, the County faced its largest funding gap in more than a decade. When the Board unanimously passed a balanced budget for FY 2026...