Food is Community

This issue is dedicated to those who feed each other—in myriad ways.

BlackOut: A Five-Year Retrospective on Portland’s Racial Justice Movement

Five years ago, Portland took a stand for racial justice—but since that time, what has changed?

I, Anonymous

Murder Is Bad (Remember?)

Pop Quiz PDX

POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy Trivia Qs About Nightmare Sausages, Twin Peaks, and Let's Buy Big Pink!

Hear In Portland

Hear In Portland: Bye Bye Rontoms Sunday Sessions, We’ll Miss You!

Mercury Music Picks

Mercury Music Picks: Outsider Portland Album Releases and Berlin DJs

Savage Love

SAVAGE LOVE: Jerked Around

More Columns

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.

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. 

News Mon 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. 

News May 5 3:15 PM

Councilor Mitch Green Suggests Borrowing Money from PCEF to Fund Parks

Green's proposal comes as Mayor Keith Wilson floats deep cuts to Portland Parks & Recreation to fill a budget shortfall. 

Sports May 13 12:00 PM

Boyfriends (Portland Trail Blazers) For Sale!

Who wants to throw down and buy the team? 

Opinion Apr 30 10:03 AM

We Have a Dictator

Don’t doubt it and don’t get used to it.

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.

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 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. 

Music May 5 8:00 AM

Album Review: Times Infinity’s Boy on Horse Is Worth the Wait

The heater new LP delivers the sonic assults we've been missing

Music Mon 11:30 AM

The Portland Mercury’s Back on Spotify, Baby! 

This is huge for the community, trust us. 

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.

Music Apr 24 11:00 AM

Name All the Punk and Metal Cameos in Nasalrod’s New Music Video—if You Can!

“The Maker” is a mini-epic and love letter to Portland.

Theater & Performance May 7 3:45 PM

Going Deep on Bottoming for Jesus

Michael Holt's first solo show is both "a send up and a love letter" to his years as a closeted gay in the Mormon Church.

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.

Movies & TV Apr 16 4:00 PM

Sinners: the Vampire Musical With a Cunnilingus Tutorial 

In which acclaimed director Ryan Coogler keeps alive the tradition of hiding  art in a vampire movie.

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. 

Photo Mon 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.