THE TRASH REPORT: The Year In Trash!
Let's dig through the trash can of 2025 for the year's hottest gossip.
Let's dig through the trash can of 2025 for the year's hottest gossip.
The Mercuryâs Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for December 15-21
Did somebody say "gay folk art"?
Did somebody say "gay folk art"?
Portland Opera's New Theater Opens With an Animated Show
Everest tells a harrowing true story of three mountaineers who climbed Earth’s highest mountain.
Hear In Portland
Hear In Portland: The Cumbia-Kraut NYE of Our Dreams, and Keeks Holding it Down at Swan Dive
Mercury Music Picks
Mercury Music Picks: A John Prine Christmas, a Hardcore Christmas, and a Hip-Hop ChristmasÂ
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Multnomah County Plans Major Surge in Free Preschool Enrollment Next School Year
The county says it’s on track to nearly double the amount of children currently enrolled in its Preschool for All program.
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PHOTO ESSAY: Riding in a Winter Wonderland
Every year Portland International Raceway lights up with holiday cheer—for cars and bikes alike.
Dying Wish Are Here to Make Your Hardcore Christmas Dreams Come True
The Mercury caught up with lead singer Emma Boster ahead of the band's second annual Dying Wishmas show.
âWeâre Investing for the Long Termâ: How the Future of Portlandâs 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.
Portland Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
Jimmy Pryce, a 27-year employee at Portland Police Bureau, faces a criminal trial in Clackamas County.
Portland Artists Hold a Round Table on Generative AI âMachine Nightmaresâ
Tired of the machine takeover? So are local artists, like Roger Peet, Lydia Kiesling, John Niekrasz, and Celeste Noche.
Oregon to Feds: Rein in Your Officers or We'll Prosecute
Top state attorney says his office will investigate federal officers’ criminal conduct during protests and immigration enforcement
Portland Art Museum Wants to Be Used
Once hidden galleries can now be found; Rothko Pavilion presents a new way to see what was already there.
Concert Review: Riding the Synth Wave with Olivia Block + Pete Swanson + Seth Nehil
Compelling and confusing experimental grooves on a laid-back Sunday night at Holocene.
City Council Puts Financial Crackdown On Detention Facilities
Portland City Council approved a new fee to recoup costs associated with detention facilities, both for impacted Portlanders and for the city’s coffers.
Mountain Goats Songs That Are About Portland, an Exhaustive Non-Exhaustive List
The influence of location on singer-songwriter John Darnielle can’t be overstated—and you should listen to these songs!
Former Housing Director Says She Was Told Not to Disclose Millions in Unspent FundsÂ
A memo Helmi Hisserich sent to city councilors says city administration viewed unspent funds as "a big PR problem."
Amid Grim Outlook for National Climate Investments, Portlandâs Clean Energy Fund Doles Out Nearly $64 Million
PCEF awarded grants to 59 local nonprofits for climate projects. The news comes as the well-endowed program is at risk of being tapped for other city priorities.
Local Homelessness Prevention Could See $21 Million Funding Bump
Housing Committee’s “Slow the Inflow” resolution to avert new homelessness heads to full Council
Raymond Lee Confirmed as Portlandâs First Long-term City Administrator
City leaders celebrate a “new chapter” for Portland government, seek to rebuild damaged trust
Noise & Grain Combines Two of Portlandâs Loves: Film Photography and Live Music
The new exhibition adorns Franklin FOTO Gallery’s walls with shots of Michael Hurley, Ural Thomas, Sallie Ford, and more.
Mayor Wilson Nominates New City Administrator
Raymond Lee previously managed Greeley, Colorado before leaving recently to ‘pursue new opportunities.’
Photo Essay: Krampuslauf in Portland
Demonic goats, witches, and winter spirits gathered in Sewallcrest Park before treating SE Hawthorne to a holiday sight.
Concert Review: Primitive Man Howls in the Holiday Season
The Denver doom trio brought fresh-cooked sludge to Star Theater’s black (metal) Friday crowd.
Portland Jazz Festival: A 2026 Primer of the Best the Fest Has to Offer
Mavis Staples or Shirley Nanette? SML or Roger Eno? All of the above!
Legacy Health Staff Say Theyâll Stay on Strike Until Company Offers Better DealÂ
Clinicians say their pay hasn’t kept pace with wages at other local health care systems as the two sides begin mediation.
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