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Fueling Portland’s Future: Renewable Fuels Come Under the Microscope at City Hall

New Portland leaders are pushing back on the city’s narrative around alternative fuels and their climate benefits. 

This Horror Double Feature Is the Exploding-Head Crown Jewel of March's Women in Film Series

The star of Chopping Mall and Night of the Comet, Kelli Maroney discusses the films at Clinton Street Theater.

Music Mar 13 10:00 AM

Northwest Hardcore Fest, the PNW’s Hardest-Hitting Festival, Is Back

The freshly announced line-up is a biggie!

Music Mar 5 12:10 PM

Eye-Popping Eyes & Ears

Bijan Berahimi talks to us about curating his massive survey of visuals in music at PNCA.

News Feb 25 4:58 PM

What ICE Can and Cannot Do in Oregon As Trump Targets Immigrants

Portland joins sanctuary city lawsuit against Trump administration as Oregon agencies reaffirm federal policing restrictions

Theater & Performance Mar 12 1:00 PM

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf Is Cruel and Perfect From the Start

Portland Center Stage's breathtaking ensemble cast reveals the ties that bind and cut.

News Mar 10 1:57 PM

Health Care Providers Continue Gender-Affirming Care As Legal Battle Plays Out

Despite an executive order, Oregon health care organizations haven't stopped care for youth patients, but some say a federal funding loss could devastate them.

News Mar 4 3:20 PM

Portland Protesters Rally for “Tesla Takedown”

As Tesla stocks tumble, hundreds of people are holding regular protests outside the Portland dealership to protest Elon Musk’s government takeover.

News Feb 21 12:57 PM

Will Portland Police Cooperate with Trump’s FBI?

The Police Bureau’s relationship with a federal anti-terrorism task force triggered a broader conversation about illegal surveillance, racial profiling, and Islamophobia.

Theater & Performance Feb 26 11:00 AM

Theater Review: The Antipodes Attract

Shaking the Tree’s captivating production rewards audiences who enjoy sitting with big questions.

News Mar 6 1:00 PM

The Promises and Perils of TriMet’s Safety Response Team

Former and current staff say the program, which TriMet launched as part of an initiative to reimagine public safety in 2021, is exploitative of employees and hasn’t lived up to its potential.

News Mar 4 10:11 AM

Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Attacks on Abortion

Having trouble keeping track? We were, too—so we made a list.

Movies & TV Mar 6 5:00 PM

The Best Part of Mickey 17 Is the Dying

Bong Joon-ho added 10 extra deaths to his new sci-fi movie, and it was a good editorial call.

Music Mar 13 4:15 PM

Darci Phenix Releases Her Dreamy New Album, Sable

Learn how the multi-disciplinary Portland artist uses her hands to get out of her head.

News Mar 7 5:15 PM

Oregon Senate Bill Aims to Address Greenwashing

The bill has been criticized as overly broad and difficult to enforce, but environmental advocates say truthful marketing is crucial to addressing the climate crisis.

News Mar 11 10:45 AM

Portland Hearings Officer Signs Off on PGE's Forest Park Utility Plan

The city sided with the utility company over a controversial plan to cut down 400 trees in Portland's biggest park.

News Mar 5 6:54 PM

Portland Settles Lawsuit With Journalists, Legal Observers Targeted By Police During Protests

The $938K payout to nine plaintiffs marks the city’s largest protest-related settlement to date.

Books Feb 24 12:00 PM

Author Q & A: Omar El Akkad on Gaza, Power, and the Stories Empires Steal

The award-winning author discusses his urgent new book and why we must resist the impulse to forget.

Theater & Performance Mar 3 11:30 AM

Theater Review: The Spectrum According to Sapience

Artists Repertory Theatre's new play is as much a romantic love triangle as it is a charming interplay of intelligent apes and autism spectrum. 

Music Mar 4 2:30 PM

Gaytheist Return With Frenetic New Album, The Mustache Stays

It’s the first album in five years from the long-running Portland-based noise-rockers.

Opinion Feb 24 9:39 AM

"Dear Elon Musk: Here's What I Accomplished Last Week"

Mercury Editor Wm. Steven Humphrey answers Elon Musk's threatening weekend email to federal employees.