The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: June 23-29

This week: nachos, rock history (the geological kind), and a band name we regret Googling.

I, Anonymous

POTUS and SCOTUS are illegitimate

Mercury Music Picks

Mercury Music Picks: First Show at New All-Ages Hardcore Venue, High Limit Room! 

The Trash Report

THE TRASH REPORT: A New War AND a New Cardi B Single Just Dropped?! Wow!

Pop Quiz PDX

POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About "No Kings" Day, Toxic Cops, and (Awwww) Sleepy Animals!

Savage Love

SAVAGE LOVE: Situation Critical

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Portland ER Nurse Shot by Federal Agents at ICE Protest Plans to Return: “I’ll Be Out There Again”

Even after he was nearly blinded by a “less lethal” projectile, Vincent Hawkins wants to be heard.

Wherefore Art Thou Doug Fir? 

The beloved Portland music venue will (hopefully) make its grand return soon! 

Music Jun 18 11:00 AM

Album Review: The Post-Punk Paradise of La Isla Electronica

Portland needs more Spanish-language punk, here it is! 

News Jun 10 2:17 PM

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.

Theater & Performance Jun 11 10:45 AM

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.

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.

Comics Jun 16 5:00 PM

Rediscover Portland Cartoonist Rupert Kinnard and 50 Years of Black, Gay Comic History

A new collection of his work explores his artistry and activism.

News Jun 12 11:15 PM

Recent Portland Police Actions at ICE Facility Test the Limits of Sanctuary Laws 

As anti-ICE protests escalate in Portland, state leaders call for peaceful protest, but confusion over police involvement lingers.

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 Jun 16 12:00 PM

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.

News Jun 9 9:30 AM

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 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 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. 

News Jun 14 6:51 PM

UPDATED: Following Massive Daytime Downtown "No Kings" March, Protesters Gassed at ICE Facility

Feds also fired less-lethal munitions at the crowd as Portland Police declared a riot.

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. 

Sports Jun 18 10:00 AM

Photo Essay: To Hit and Be Hit

The Oregon Ravens offer a route for women to play—and excel at—tackle football.

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.