“Chaotic” Middle School Assembly Underscores PPS’ AI Problem
A recent assembly celebrating the district’s partnership with Colin Kaepernick’s AI startup left some parents and teachers disturbed.
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for June 1-7
Your faves are here: This week’s all about strawberries, bikes, and books.
Paradoxical Sound
Spencer Doran of Visible Cloaks on how abstract painting and video game audio design informed the electronic duo’s new album, Paradessence.
The Music issue 🎸
Author Daniel Lavery Hopes We All Meet New People
There need to be more novels about friend breakups; Lavery is doing his part.
Portland Fire Soundly Defeats Indiana Fever; Goes Two-for-Three in Home Series
After stumbling against the Atlanta Dream, the Fire came roaring back against Caitlin Clark’s Fever.
Who’s Who in the Portland Fire
A fan’s guide to the team’s heavy hitters and newly signed players.
Likely Ivy’s Stellar Mini Cupcakes Have an Unlikely Secret
The buttercream has to be tasted to be believed.
Portland Timbers Coach Is Out; Club Searching for Replacement
Phil Neville leaves the Timbers after an underwhelming two-and-a-half years.
Lost In Space With Third Rail’s X
Alistair McDowall’s complex, non-linear play repays close thought; is definitely not about that website.
Net Benefits: The Future of Public Tennis in Portland
The US Tennis Association wants to run Portland’s public tennis programs. Advocates say private money will yield benefits, but others are wary.
PIGCON Shows Off the Best (and the Weirdest) of Portland’s Indie Game Scene
The inaugural event takes place May 30-31 at Norse Hall.
Portland City Council Adopts New Law Enforcement Mask Ban, ID Requirements
The city ordinance won’t give local police the authority to unmask ICE, but its supporters say it will help verify and prevent law enforcement impersonators.
Cop Union Alleges City Councilor Interference in New Police Oversight System
Councilor Sameer Kanal was invited to present at a meeting of the Community Board for Police Accountability. The Portland Police Association is crying foul.
Merrow Pop-Up Serves Fresh Fish, “Sexy” Vegetables, and Italian Chili Crisp
Held monthly at Heavenly Creatures, look for tuna carpaccio, rau ram Caesar, and “perfect” fish and chips.