The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This MLK Day Weekend: Jan 16–19, 2026
Reclaim MLK March, Mochitsuki, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20
Reclaim MLK March, Mochitsuki, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20
Gus Van Sant's New Film Returns to His True Crime Roots
In Dead Man's Wire nothing goes according to plan, including Van Sant's return to his true crime roots.
In Dead Man's Wire nothing goes according to plan, including Van Sant's return to his true crime roots.
East Portland Man Ambushed by Unidentified Armed Men in Tactical Gear and Unmarked SUV
Video footage shows three men in plain clothes rushed in to pry a man from his vehicle in a case of mistaken identity.
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Swimming Through Trauma in The Chronology of Water
Kristen Stewart’s first feature film interprets Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 memoir through fragmentation and aquatic metaphor.
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City Council Elects Jamie Dunphy as New President
Olivia Clark voted council vice president, capping off days of heated deliberation and stalemate votes
Council Workers’ Union Complaint Alleges Loretta Smith Fired Staffer in Retaliation for Union Organizing
The newly-formed Council Alliance of Workers union is calling on city councilors to uphold their commitment to labor rights in their own workplaces.
Mayor to Force Some Homeless Portlanders from Alternative Shelters in February
Wilson says people living in city-run alternative shelters need incentives to move from shelter to housing. The city and county are already overwhelmed.
Hundreds of Portlanders Protest US Attack on Venezuela
Protesters took to the streets as part of an "emergency" national day of action against Trump’s unauthorized strikes and abduction of Venezuela’s leader.
Update: City Councilor Apologizes After Lashing Out at Press After Mercury Story About Offensive Group Chat
Councilor Dan Ryan initially said he lacked appropriate context for a statement. Here are the receipts.
Album Review: Dissolving the Binary with Dustbunny
On their sophomore album Offerings for Weary Dogs, the Portland band proves their multitudes.
City Council Elects Jamie Dunphy as New President
Olivia Clark voted council vice president, capping off days of heated deliberation and stalemate votes
Oregon’s New ID Scanning Law: What Changed on January 1
Retailers can now swipe everyone’s license for age-restricted purchases. Here’s what that means for your privacy.
Concert Review: Portland-Raised Hardcore Band Dying Wish Crushed Their Annual Christmas Showcase
You’ve heard of the 12 Days of Christmas, but have you tried 9 Bands of Dying Wishmas?
372 Multnomah County Residents Died While Homeless in 2024
Multnomah County's Domicile Unknown report shows 18% decline in homeless deaths from 2023 to 2024. Overdose, transportation, assault are main contributors.
New Lawsuit Seeks $1.18 Million For Man Imprisoned For an Overdose Death That Never HappenedÂ
Man who pleaded guilty to drug charges says he served a full prison sentence that was based on false information about a fatal overdose.
"Sometimes Criminals Get Shot": Portland Police Officer Defends Minnesota Shooting of Renee Good
Portland cop pulled from protest duty after remarks, while the Police Bureau reviews another incident involving an officer punching a protester during an arrest.
Immigrant Rights Groups Allege Multnomah County Jail is Violating Sanctuary Laws
A lawsuit claims the US Marshals Service is using local jails to hold detainees for immigration enforcement.
Drive-Thru Debacle Threatens to Keep Historic Dairy Queen in a Deep Freeze
A franchisee has been duking it out with the city over his right to keep a drive-thru at an ice cream shop on SE Division.
Despite DOJ Intervention, Portland Police are Still Killing People in Mental Health Crisis
A grand jury declined to indict officers who used deadly restraint on a man with schizophrenia in June. His family is weighing legal options.
After Border Patrol Agent Shoots Two People In Portland, Oregon AG Vows to Investigate
Update: Homeland Security identifies man and woman shot and injured during an encounter with immigration agents in East Portland. Oregon officials are imploring DHS to leave the state.
One of Portland’s Few Black-Owned Music Venues is Facing Eviction
The Heights owner claims predatory lease terms left him in default. His landlord says payments were missed even after a rent reduction.
“We’re Investing for the Long Term”: How the Future of Portland’s Historic Albina District is Coming Together
The 1803 Fund is dedicating $70 million to Albina redevelopment amid a broader period of investment in Portland’s historically Black district.
A Moment in a Coffee Shop
Remembering the year that was, and the Portland that’s actually Portland.
City Council Staff Form New Labor Union
Citing a desire for clear job descriptions, a cap on weekly hours worked, and greater stability for the city, Council office employees form new Council Alliance of Workers.
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