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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.

Tech Workers at Adidas Claim Late Payments, Other Challenges 

Contract workers at Adidas allege labor issues that reflect broader problems in the corporate IT world.

News Apr 10 12:30 PM

Does a “Big Tent” Approach to Labor Include Police Unions? 

The Portland Police Association’s bid to join the Northwest Oregon Labor Council has sparked backlash.

Movies & TV Mar 26 3:42 PM

Death of a Unicorn Asks: What If Unicorns Make Meat Out of YOU?

Combining the violence of grindhouse with the plot of a straight-to-video moral kid's fantasy.

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 Apr 1 3:30 PM

Metro Says “Yes” To ODOT's I-5 Plan

The agency plans to begin construction on the Rose Quarter project this summer, but doesn’t have the funding for the entire $1.5-1.9 billion plan.

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 Apr 6 8:30 PM

At a Massive “Hands Off” Rally, Portlanders Protest Trump From All Angles 

On April 5, protesters took to the streets in cities across the US. Portland’s event showed the diversity of opinions in the anti-Trump movement. 

Food and Drink Mar 24 1:45 PM

This Lunch Pop-Up Is Bringing Dry-Aged Fish to Portland

Chef Jeffrey Kim serves simple sashimi bowls with explosively delicate flavors.

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.

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.

Feature Mar 31 1:11 PM

Baseball Days, Pikachu Nights: Inside Portland’s Front Row Trading Card Show

Card collectors do commerce the fun, old-fashioned way.

Food and Drink Apr 1 3:07 PM

Shaken, Stirred... and Make It Quick

Speed Rack is the femme-fronted, speed-bartending competition we've been thirsty for.

Movies & TV Apr 11 11:34 AM

Film Review: Warfare Ups the Ante of Horror in War Films

Alex Garland and former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza make us wonder: Can a war film ever actually be anti-war?

News Mar 25 7:45 AM

Cash-Strapped Tenants Say Landlords Flout Housing Rules at Low-Rent Apartments

As residents push back against property managers, many are questioning whether current oversight and enforcement can meaningfully protect them.

News Apr 1 8:37 PM

National "Tesla Takedown" Day Draws Hundreds to Portland Dealership

Protesters turn up the pressure for drivers to dump their Teslas and boycott the company as its billionaire CEO wields unchecked power over the US government. 

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.

News Mar 20 5:00 PM

Steel Bridge Skatepark Rolls Forward After Major Land Swap Approval

A land transfer between the state and city is officially in motion, putting the long-awaited Portland skatepark closer than ever to actualization. 

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 Apr 10 8:08 AM

Portlanders Mourn the Loss of Dan Handelman, Pioneer of Police Oversight

The Portland Copwatch co-founder is remembered as a staunch advocate for accountability and social justice. 

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 19 11:00 AM

After Years of Bureaucratic Pushback, Portland Street Response Finally Has a Chance at Success

The city’s unarmed mobile crisis response program has struggled to gain stability under past city leadership. New city leaders aim to change that.

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 Apr 6 4:35 PM

The Apple of Portland’s Eye, Michael Hurley Passes Away at 83

Listen to the outsider folk hero’s songs today and always. 

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.

News Mar 31 6:10 PM

ODOT Wants To Start Building The I-5 Rose Quarter Project—With Only Enough Money for Half of It 

Critics are skeptical the transportation agency will fulfill its promise to reconnect the Albina neighborhood with caps over I-5.