The Long Road to School
Extensive Portland school closures could complicate how kids get to class.
City Workers Strike Amid Stalled Labor Contract Negotiations
The City of Portland Professional Workers union is scheduled to meet Friday with the city and state mediators. Both parties say they want to negotiate sooner.
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for Nov 9-15
This week: Wholesome cosplay, railroad nerds, and Ron Funches.
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Sour Widows Conjure Magic on Their Sophomore Album, Sigil
The Bay Area duo is dialing up the dreaminess at the Aladdin Theater on November 11.
Mary in the Junkyard Brings British Folkloric-Indie to Portland
Exploring past lives and embracing fable-like playfulness, this UK-based band is bound for more adventure.
Where to Dine In and Get Takeout for Thanksgiving
Whether you want to leave all the work to the pros or simply outsource the bird, options abound.
Where to Pick Up Pies and Desserts for Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026
Bring classic pecan or pumpkin pies to your feast, or go non-traditional with Basque cheesecake.
Food News: Cafe Rowan Introduces Dinner, Verdure Takes Over Evenings at Chubby Bunny, and Mossback Will Open on Gladstone With Pizza and Drinks
Plus, wine maven Dana Frank moves to L’Échelle and La Casa De Mama goes brick and mortar.
Diary of a Carry Shit Olympian
I raced cargo bikes on a road bike in a Portland 24-hour scavenger hunt race, and all I got was a tiny bottle of chain lube.
Council Candidate Eli Arnold Is a Cop. In 2021, He Used Force More than Any Other Officer.
Arnold ranked 14th out of 991 officers who reported force over a 10-year period, not including protests. Black and homeless Portlanders were disproportionately impacted.
Spain Compares Rising Fascism Before the Spanish Civil War to Now
Strong performances and important ideas sell Profile Theatre’s ambitious season opener.
Unhoused and Unheard: Shelter Residents Report Poor Management and Unfair Treatment
City Ombudsman releases survey results from Portlanders staying at local shelters.
Marimba Meets Punk with Mexico’s Son Rompe Pera
A childhood instrument, psychobilly, and grief inspired their latest release, Marimbazos de Oro.
Portland Timbers Legend Diego Chará Will Retire Next Spring
For more than 15 years, Chará was an integral part of the Timbers.
Feed Your Pasta Fever at Fantino
The SE Division restaurant always has a line out the door, and for good reason.
Thorns Advance to Playoffs; Anti-Trans Activists Attempted to Overshadow Their Big Night
A group wearing XX-XY shirts was removed from the October 23 game after allegedly sparking physical interactions with fans.
How Did So Much Portland History End Up in The Elk?
Erika Bolstad’s short documentary explains how the Thompson Elk statue evolved into such a highly personal symbol.