Denis C. Theriault

Denis C. Theriault is the Portland Mercury's News Editor. He writes stories about City Hall and the Portland Police Bureau, focusing on issues like homelessness, police oversight, insider politics, and civil liberties. Before arriving in Portland, Denis wrote and edited for the San Jose Mercury News, covering the California Legislature and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as the city of San Jose—a real-live million-person town.

Recent Articles

Don't Call It a Comeback

The Push to Revive Voter-Owned Elections Has Run Aground

A Leap of Faith

Is $20 Million Enough to Defy History, Fight Gentrification, and Revive the Black Portland that Was?

Hall Monitor

Some Fond Parting Shots!

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News Feb 25 4:20 PM

Hall Monitor

For Hales, Earnestness Pays Off

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News Feb 18 4:20 PM

New World Oregon

Who's Mostly to Blame for Governor John Kitzhaber's Resignation? John Kitzhaber.

News Feb 18 4:20 PM

Hall Monitor

Business as Usual in City Hall?