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Good Afternoon, News: Oregon Mask Rule Kicks In Today, Local COVID Relief Money Coming, and Biden Takes Double-Digit Lead Over Trump

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

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City Council Considers a $114 Million COVID-19 Relief Proposal

by Alex Zielinski

Hall Monitor: Crossing the Line

by Alex Zielinski

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Metro to Vote on $5 Billion Transportation Funding Measure For November Ballot

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Good Morning, News: Feds Gas Protesters Again, Hope for a COVID Vaccine, and Ivanka Inspires a Nation (to Vomit)

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What to Watch from Behind Your Windshield: A Guide to Summer 2020 Drive-Up and Drive-In Entertainment in Portland

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Legislature Approves $200 Million in COVID Relief for Small Businesses and Financially Burdened Oregonians

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

Oregon Health Authority Predicts "Exponential" Growth in COVID-19 Cases

by Alex Zielinski

The Week in Food News: Openings, Closings, and Music at Mississippi Pizza

by Suzette Smith

The Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: July 13-16

by Mercury EverOut Staff

For Portland Police, Indiscriminate Use of Tear Gas During Protests Is Unavoidable

by Alex Zielinski

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One Year After Titi Gulley’s Death, Her Family Is Left With the Same Questions

by Blair Stenvick

Portland Police Union President Calls on Officials to "Defend Portland"

by Alex Zielinski

A Note from the Mercury’s Editor: Restraining the Police

by Wm. Steven Humphrey

"We were told to lie": Q&A with State Worker Processing Unemployment Claims

by Alex Zielinski

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The Best Things to Do in Portland This Week: July 13-16

by Mercury EverOut Staff

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What to Watch from Behind Your Windshield: A Guide to Summer 2020 Drive-Up and Drive-In Entertainment in Portland

by Mercury EverOut Staff

Things You Can Do to Support the Black Community and Promote Anti-Racist Efforts

by Mercury Staff

Your Guide to Portland Restaurants and Bars that Are Now Open for Dine-In Service and Patio Seating

by Mercury EverOut Staff

Help Support Portland's Black-Owned Restaurants

by Robert Ham

Which Portland Liquor Stores are Offering Curbside Pickup? These Ones!

by Mercury EverOut Staff

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It's the Portland Mercury's 2020 Primary Endorsements!

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The Mercury’s 2020 Primary Election Cheat Sheet

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Mercury 2020 Primary Endorsement: Portland City Council and Mayor

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Mercury 2020 Primary Endorsements: Metro Council

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