Portland City Council Signals Support For Climate Litigation
More and more local governments are suing fossil fuel companies to recover climate-related costs. Efforts to protect the oil and gas industry could hamper attempts to hold companies responsible.
Feed Your Pasta Fever at Fantino
The SE Division restaurant always has a line out the door, and for good reason.
The Mercury’s 2026 November Endorsement Cheat Sheet!
Cast your vote lickety-split with our quick ‘n’ easy ballot roadmap.
Don’t Miss the Mercury’s Scream Queen Halloween Dance Party & Costume Contest!
It’s the Halloween after-party with thrills, chills, devilish fun, and prizes!
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How Did So Much Portland History End Up in The Elk?
Erika Bolstad’s short documentary explains how the Thompson Elk statue evolved into such a highly personal symbol.
Trans Femme Finds Joy in Mess
Queen of Portland trans theater Mikki Gillette allows an inside look at a support group’s chaotic entanglements.
Of War, Whimsy, and Wildwood
So many crows explode that people in our theater coined the term “crowsplosion.”
Trail Blazers Crush Phoenix Suns in First Game of the Season
It was Damian Lillard’s first game back with the Blazers. The Suns didn’t stand a chance.
All the Confessions and Cowboys at QDoc 2026
Portland’s queer documentary festival turns 18 this year and got you something so iconic.
The Mercury’s 2026 Portland Haunted House Reviews
Scream with fear! Or, learn basic reading skills with movie monsters.
Everything You Need To Know Heading Into the Portland Trail Blazers 2026-2027 Season
A SWOT analysis for the business-minded Blazer fan.
Critics Warn Trump’s “Roadless Rule” Repeal Could Increase Fire Risk While Degrading Drinking Water
Federal officials say logging opportunities and fire management are reasons to open millions of acres of protected public land to development. The science says otherwise.
Update: Police ID Man Shot By Officer Downtown as Eric Hurtado
Two assault victims are expected to recover from random attacks by Hurtado as public waits for more details in second fatal police shooting in under a month
Laika’s Wildwood Sessions Showcases Local Music Magic
From local stories to local sounds, Laika presents a dreamy musical compilation.
Portland Book Festival Is Now a Major Food Event, Too
Alexis Nikole Nelson AKA Black Forager presents her new book, and chefs from across the country are doing collabs.
You Can See Everything Gets Too Close
Co-directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim may have made the most intimate film of the year.
Shaking the Tree Unnerves Audiences With a Survey of Violence
The Portland theater adds its own unique vision to a staging of four short plays, Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp.
Food Truck A Comer Brings Mexico City Eats to Northwest Portland
Plus, come for vegan options and aguas frescas galore.
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.