THE BLACK BYLINE: Maury Povich vs Thomas Jefferson and America’s 250th Birthday
Or, why America loves entertainment more than decorum at 250 years old.
Two City Councilors Face State Ethics Complaints Over Moda Center Event
Olivia Clark and Loretta Smith’s $350 ticket to Metro Chamber event exceeds legal limit for gifts, complaint alleges.
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for June 29-July 5
Bluesy tunes, lavender blooms, and boozy slushies at noon.
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TriMet Safety Response Staff Urge Management Change
Contracted Safety Response Team employees, long dissatisfied with their bosses, hope the public transit agency will take an opportunity to find a new company to run the unarmed crisis response program.
Portland Nostalgia and Waking Up From a Nap on a Long Day of Doing Nothing
Thom Hilton’s new short film paints a portrait of our city that we actually recognize.
Police Oversight Board Members Say Budget Ordinance Could Erode Public’s Trust in New System
Six members of Portland’s Community Board for Police Accountability caution that a new attempt to raid funds could invite legal trouble.
Where to Eat and Drink Around Portland for the FIFA World Cup
From watch parties to trying cuisines from competing countries, here’s where to celebrate football’s biggest tournament.
City Council Held Their Noses and Passed a Budget—Now They Want Changes
Progressives want to use climate dollars for jobs. Moderates may raid police accountability dollars for cops. Jamie Dunphy wanted a work session to figure it out.
“The Show Must Go On”: Portland Cuts the Ribbon on Darcelle XV Plaza
Three years in the making, downtown now has a plaza named after a queer icon.
Dozens of Complaints Against Police Funding Petition Prompt State Investigation
The Secretary of State has received more than two dozen complaints alleging campaign canvassers are misleading voters.
The Portland Fire Loses to the Mystics—But In Style
The Fire’s grit and determination made for a history-making game.
Highlights of the Big Ticket Metro Chamber Event? Maybe the Catering.
Energy inside Moda was sparse as Tom Dundon addressed the local business community. Outside, Portlanders were riled up.
High Turnover, Low Pay: Staff at Prominent Legal Aid and Advocacy Group Call For Ouster of CEO
Disability Rights Oregon workers fight for livable wages despite sizable annual raises for the organization’s top executive.
In Latest Newsletter, Mayor Wilson Ridicules Blazers Fan and Influential Critic as a “Techbro”
Portland’s mayor mischaracterized an email exchange he had with a constituent. Luckily, we asked for the receipts.