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.
Lost In Space With Third Rail’s X
Alistair McDowell’s complex, non-linear play repays close thought; is definitely not about that website.
Happening NOW: The Delicious Cocktails of the Mercury’s HIGHBALL Week!
Creative, delicious, one-of-a-kind boozy drinks, all week long from May 25-31!
Portland Timbers Coach Is Out; Club Searching for Replacement
Phil Neville leaves the Timbers after an underwhelming two-and-a-half years.
The Music issue 🎸
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.
The Only Summer 2026 Festival Guide You’ll Need
It’s summer in Portland, and you know what that means… music festivals!
Portland’s Newest Women’s Sports Team, the Cherry Bombs, Win First Match
Getting support from a sold-out crowd, tattoo artists, and an opera company didn’t hurt.
The Top Five Places in Portland To Avoid Tourists
Panic! Tourist season is here. Where can a Portlander find some peace?
Three Must-Try New AAPI-Owned Eateries: Dear Lola, After Ours, and Bangkok Belly
These newcomers offer Filipino diaspora food,
Vietnamese bar snacks, and Thai street skewers.
Portland City Councilors are Tearing into Mayor Wilson’s Proposed Budget. Here’s What Could Change.
Proposed changes could affect the city’s climate fund, city manager pay, policing, and more.
Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story Is Judd Apatow’s Attempt To Make a Beloved Comedian More Famous
Maria Bamford just wants $5,000 and a banana.
The Mercury’s 2026 Primary Election Night Update and Recap!
Find out who won, who lost, and who’s still biting their nails as ballots continue to be counted.
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.
Reporting Live (Continued): City Council’s Contentious Budget Meeting
Shelter, parks, and city jobs are up for discussion.
GZA Makes Up for Lost Time at Hawthorne Theatre
But he needs to buy himself a watch next time!