The Mercury’s 2026 November Election Endorsements!
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Patufet Brings Spanish Cafe Culture to Southeast
Grab an espresso and slice of cake, or vermouth with a savory snack in the hand-painted, historic house.
Thirty Years of Fright at Davis Graveyard
For thirty years, a graveyard has cropped up every fall in Milwaukie, and its cryptkeepers can teach you how to summon your own.
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Portland Councilor Dan Ryan Must Preserve All Phone Records, Court Says
District 2 councilor retracts statement about trading his phone in as judge orders him to preserve evidence in public records lawsuit.
Police Fired 13 Rounds at Armed Man, Hitting K9 During Fatal Encounter
Newly released body camera footage shows moments leading up to shooting that claimed the lives of a 39-year-old man and police dog.
Oh, Paw-lease: The Doggolympics Might Be the Cutest Thing You Do This Year
The all-dogs-welcome event finally makes its debut in Portland October 17.
The Scariest Halloween Eats and Drinks in Portland
From cookies to cocktails, here’s where to get into freakish fall festivities.
The Mercury’s 2026 Sauvie Island Corn Maze Reviews
Pick up a pumpkin or be chased by a chainsaw-wielding maniac—which Portland corn maze is right for you?
Pride and Prejudice: Now With More Wit and Innuendo
Portland Center Stage can barely contain the hilarity of this Jane Austen adaptation.
The Sinking, Floating, Swimming of Alexis Mahler in Debut Album Body of Water
A beautiful orchestral blend to tug on the heartstrings
Councilor Ryan’s Phone is Traded In On the Same Day a Judge Bars Him from Deleting Messages
The councilor is the subject of a Mercury lawsuit seeking possible records hidden from the public.
“DitchMitch” Billboard Campaign Violates Local and State Elections Laws, Complaint Says
A complaint alleges a Portland Metro Chamber-affiliated PAC ran afoul of campaign finance rules by trying to hide the true funding source of political billboards and filing false campaign-finance statements.
Oregon Secretary of State Won’t Investigate Police Chief’s Statements
After six complaints, the state agency says Portland Police Chief Bob Day’s comments about councilor’s old tweets don’t constitute political speech or violate rules for public employees.
“Weaponized Charges of Antisemitism”: Human Rights Advocates Reject Councilors’ Characterizations of Investment Policy
Eric Zimmerman claimed progressive councilors’ efforts to divest from companies supporting global human rights abuses is antisemitic. Human rights advocates are crying foul.
The Queen Of Thorns: A Top to Bottom Femme-Focused Wrestling Tournament
Portland Wrestling company exemplifies inclusivity in the ring, backstage, and in the crowd.
State Complaints Allege Portland Police Chief Broke State Rules Prohibiting Political Activity
New complaints ask state elections office to investigate whether Chief Bob Day is using his position and influence to try to unseat a city councilor.
The Portland Thorns Are Chasing the Playoffs — and Consistency
The team has the chance to host games in the postseason, but they have to stay in the top 4
The History of Concrete Follows the Fracture
Fans of HBO docuseries How To with John Wilson can now enjoy his idiosyncratic storytelling style for a whole movie.
A Battle Over Growth Threatens the Fabric of a Small Oregon City
As data centers proliferate, residents in North Plains tried to prevent an urban growth boundary expansion. They were met with new state legislation that exempts the major land use decision from being blocked by voter referendums.
