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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.

Profile Theatre’s 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.

With Newfound Sway in City Hall, Portland’s Democratic Socialists Hope to Redefine the City’s 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. 

News Jun 6 11:00 AM

UPDATE: "We Do Not Consent": Sweep at Thousand Acres Removes Longtime Unhoused Community

State contractors used pepper spray on people while removing an encampment along the Sandy River delta. The situation highlights pitfalls in Oregon's approach to chronic homelessness.

News May 20 11:03 AM

City Councilors Advocate for Tenants in Old Town Affordable Housing

Councilors Mitch Green and Candace Avalos say a small budget adjustment could help tenants stay in their homes.

Culture May 14 3:30 PM

Log Recognize Log: World Forestry Center Celebrates an Iconic Twin Peaks Character

A pop-up exhibit at the World Forestry Center celebrates the Log Lady, the actress who portrayed her, and the strange wisdom of wood.

Movies & TV May 15 3:00 PM

Pavements Is Not Just A Pavement Movie, It’s All Pavement Movies

Biopic, doc, concert, museum, musical—Alex Ross Perry's documentary contains five views of the '90s rock band winding around one another.

News Jun 3 2:57 PM

Police Bureau Terminates Consulting Contract With Former Employee 

Citing budget constraints, Portland’s police chief says he's ending two contracts after questions from the Mercury about potential cronyism.

News May 6 6:00 PM

Shoofly Vegan Bakery Employees Locked Out After Disputes With New Owner

Staff say paychecks were late twice in a row, and the business is no longer fulfilling wholesale orders with local cafes. 

News May 21 2:23 PM

Power Moves: A Community Organization is Calling the Shots in One of Portland’s Oldest Neighborhoods

The Old Town Community Association has been a key driver of development and investment in Old Town. Much of it comes with financial gain to its members. 

Photo May 19 6:03 AM

Log Lady Look-Alike Contest Photos: She’s Got the Look (and the Log)

From solemn stares to statement specs, contestants channeled Twin Peaks' quirkiest oracle.

Movies & TV Jun 3 5:30 PM

Caught by the Tides Captures 22 Years of Filmmaking Into Two Sumptuous, Sweeping Hours

Chinese writer-director Jia Zhangke is one of cinema’s truly great Wife Guys.

News May 23 4:30 PM

Amended Budget Approval Underscores Rifts Among Portland City Councilors 

Councilor Steve Novick says community centers are off the chopping block after Council agreed to divert $2M from police to parks. 

News May 19 3:45 PM

At This Cully Church, an Unwanted Parking Lot Is Now a Garden Refuge

Portland nonprofit Depave led the effort to transform a slab of blacktop behind a church into a thriving green space. The city's zoning code didn't make it easy. 

Books/Magazines/Comics Jun 5 1:00 PM

Where To Go for the Second Annual Portland Book Week

From silent reading sessions to bookish tattoos, PBW maps out a literary treasure hunt across the city.

Music May 23 1:15 PM

After 18 Years, Rontoms Bids Farewell to Their Sunday Sessions

The final show is an epic all-day mini-fest! 

News May 22 11:57 AM

Updated May 2025 Special Election Results: Portland School Bond Finds Victory With Voters

After a surge of ballots received on Election Day, Multnomah County reports 25 percent voter turnout as of Thursday.

News May 19 7:00 AM

After Manufacturer Backlash, DEQ Delays Clean Truck Rule

Enforcement of the Advanced Clean Truck rule, intended to reduce diesel emissions in Oregon, has been delayed until 2027. 

Movies & TV May 13 4:30 PM

Friendship Thrives in This Golden Age of Pathetic Men

Andrew deYoung taps into Tim Robinson’s vein of flailing white guy chaos for a familiar but funny phantasmagoria of adult social interaction.

News May 9 2:30 PM

Advocates, Transit Agencies Say Oregon Legislators' Transportation Package Proposal Falls Short 

With public transit and safety programs on the line, Democrats are under pressure to find more funding. Increasing the gas and payroll taxes could be part of the solution.

News May 31 4:06 PM

What Will It Take to Thwart Trump’s Assault on Democracy?

As the US hurtles toward fascism, some urge Americans to resist en masse.

Photo Essay May 22 4:52 PM

The Truth Is… Somewhere?

Talking with the true believers at the McMinnville UFO Fest.

Music May 28 11:00 AM

Summer Festival SZN is Upon Us, Y’all!

What do Mannequin Pussy, Nonbinary Girlfriend, Portugal. The Man, and Outta Pocket all have in common?

News May 15 9:00 PM

With Vision Zero Resolution, City Councilor Wants Portland to Renew Traffic Safety Vows

Since Portland pledged to eliminate traffic fatalities in 2015, deadly crashes have hit 30-year highs. Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane wants the city to reaffirm its commitment to addressing the crisis.