Be Gay, Do Portland
Gal about town Jenna Fletcher shares her favorite queer goings on in our gay little city.
Gal about town Jenna Fletcher shares her favorite queer goings on in our gay little city.
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Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, Portland Pride, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15
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Amid Statewide Funding Crisis, Portland Looks to New Transportation Revenue Streams
This isn’t the first time the city has tried to find new, sustainable ways to fund transportation and infrastructure. But there may be increased urgency now.
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Body Camera Footage Shows Damon Lamarr Johnson Died While Restrained By PoliceÂ
Police chief, city councilor amplify calls for alternative crisis response system after another Black man, suffering a mental health crisis, dies in police custody.
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With Federal Grants on the Line, Portland Leaders Weigh Whether to Comply With Trump's Anti-DEI Directives
City administrator says Portland currently relies on $387 million in federal grants. The city stands to lose federal money if it doesn't slash its equity-focused programs.
Free the Rave!
Barn Radio’s Cole Johnson understands the need for community-building events in Portland and isn’t afraid to do something about it.
Clinton Street Theater's Third Hanabi Japanese Film Festival Line-Up Is Here
This year has US and Portland premieres and new 4k restorations, along with the cult films, award-winning classics, and anime features audiences demand.
Profile Theatreâs Mother Russia Finds Humor in Collapse
Lauren Yee’s farce blends slapstick, surveillance, and Soviet nostalgia, but its critique of capitalism stops short of a fresh indictment.
Second Run Portland: Days of Heaven Glows Again in 35mmÂ
Plus, a queer twist on yakuza inheritance and Chantal Akerman’s mother-daughter meditation hit Portland screens this month.
Album Review: The Post-Punk Paradise of La Isla Electronica
Portland needs more Spanish-language punk, here it is!
Normandale Survivors Asked Police For An Explanation. What Portland Got Was a Partial Apology and More Excuses. Â
Three years after the Normandale Park shooting, I have the uneasy feeling that my city has moved on, failing to absorb important lessons about its most expensive bureau.
Dinosaurs Deserve So Much Better Than Jurassic World Rebirth
The seventh entry in this never-ending franchise struggles to unearth any fossilized remains of awe or fun from Steven Spielberg’s first Jurassic film.
Police Bureau Terminates Consulting Contract With Former EmployeeÂ
Citing budget constraints, Portland’s police chief says he's ending two contracts after questions from the Mercury about potential cronyism.
Album Review: Swinging's Debut Album is a Drift Worth Following
My Bed Is A Boat is a lush, emotionally exacting release from the Portland band.
Police, Prosecutors Seek to Limit Access to Police Personnel Files During Trials
Portland Police Bureau says a current directive goes beyond federal requirements for evidence disclosure. Defense attorneys warn a change would allow cops to gatekeep which information about them gets released.
Asylum Seekers Are Being Arrested During Mandatory ICE Check-Ins
A Portland-area man with a family and work visa received a text ordering him to report to ICE. He was detained and sent to Tacoma, with no release date in sight.
Preschool for All Advocates Put Kotek and State Legislators on Notice
When Salem lawmakers moved to gut Multnomah County’s preschool tax, program supporters jumped to its defense. Their efforts seem to have worked—for now.
âA Loss for Societyâ: Friends and Family Honor âFolk Heroâ Mike OâCallaghan, Who Died Last Month
O’Callaghan, an eccentric, “unique thinker,” ran to be the mayor of Portland twice, and was a fixture in many advocacy circles.
Photo Essay: To Hit and Be Hit
The Oregon Ravens offer a route for women to play—and excel at—tackle football.
Hell Is Full of Clowns
Inspired by Dante's Inferno, Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble's new play is a tour of Divine Comedy.
Staff at PeaceHealth Southwest Say Job Cuts Could Backfire
The health care provider is slashing 1% of its workforce. Impacted employees say it will only strain the hospital system and prolong patient stays.
Sorry, Baby Is a Rom-Com for People Who Have Panic Attacks
We are living in the golden age of directors discovered by Barry Jenkins, Eva Victor is one.
Wherefore Art Thou Doug Fir?Â
The beloved Portland music venue will (hopefully) make its grand return soon!
Recent Portland Police Actions at ICE Facility Test the Limits of Sanctuary LawsÂ
As anti-ICE protests escalate in Portland, state leaders call for peaceful protest, but confusion over police involvement lingers.
With Newfound Sway in City Hall, Portlandâs Democratic Socialists Hope to Redefine the Cityâs Priorities
Amid a local budget crisis and national chaos, Portland DSA has big goals. For the first time, it also has a group of allies on City Council.
Rediscover Portland Cartoonist Rupert Kinnard and 50 Years of Black, Gay Comic History
A new collection of his work explores his artistry and activism.
Shoofly Vegan Bakery Staff Cease Efforts to Buy the Business, Starting Their Own Instead
Amid paycheck disputes and a staff walkout that shuttered the SE Portland cafe, former Shoofly workers say they've signed a lease on a new space.
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Faces Lawsuit Over Forced Hijab Removals
Two Muslim women arrested last year after a protest were forced to remove their hijabs and were photographed in front of men. A new lawsuit alleges jail deputies violated the women's civil rights.
Portland Rises Up Against Trump and ICE with Two Saturday Protests
A massive march for “No Kings” day, followed by arrests at Portland’s ICE headquarters.
Oregon Bill Expanding Police Use of Drones Without Warrants Alarms Civil Rights AdvocatesÂ
Despite concerns over privacy and civil rights violations, lawmakers are backing an effort to reduce legal hurdles for police surveillance via drones.
Portland ER Nurse Shot by Federal Agents at ICE Protest Plans to Return: âIâll Be Out There Againâ
Even after he was nearly blinded by a “less lethal” projectile, Vincent Hawkins wants to be heard.
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