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Catch both Tears and Glitter and Mimetic Desire this weekend.
Catch both Tears and Glitter and Mimetic Desire this weekend.
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Portland Rises Up Against Trump and ICE with Two Saturday Protests
A massive march for “No Kings” day, followed by arrests at Portland’s ICE headquarters.
Photo Essay: To Hit and Be Hit
The Oregon Ravens offer a route for women to play—and excel at—tackle football.
Rediscover Portland Cartoonist Rupert Kinnard and 50 Years of Black, Gay Comic History
A new collection of his work explores his artistry and activism.
Recent Portland Police Actions at ICE Facility Test the Limits of Sanctuary Laws
As anti-ICE protests escalate in Portland, state leaders call for peaceful protest, but confusion over police involvement lingers.
Summer Festival SZN is Upon Us, Y’all!
What do Mannequin Pussy, Nonbinary Girlfriend, Portugal. The Man, and Outta Pocket all have in common?
With Vision Zero Resolution, City Councilor Wants Portland to Renew Traffic Safety Vows
Since Portland pledged to eliminate traffic fatalities in 2015, deadly crashes have hit 30-year highs. Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane wants the city to reaffirm its commitment to addressing the crisis.
UPDATE: "We Do Not Consent": Sweep at Thousand Acres Removes Longtime Unhoused Community
State contractors used pepper spray on people while removing an encampment along the Sandy River delta. The situation highlights pitfalls in Oregon's approach to chronic homelessness.
City Councilors Advocate for Tenants in Old Town Affordable Housing
Councilors Mitch Green and Candace Avalos say a small budget adjustment could help tenants stay in their homes.
With Newfound Sway in City Hall, Portland’s Democratic Socialists Hope to Redefine the City’s Priorities
Amid a local budget crisis and national chaos, Portland DSA has big goals. For the first time, it also has a group of allies on City Council.
Log Recognize Log: World Forestry Center Celebrates an Iconic Twin Peaks Character
A pop-up exhibit at the World Forestry Center celebrates the Log Lady, the actress who portrayed her, and the strange wisdom of wood.
Pavements Is Not Just A Pavement Movie, It’s All Pavement Movies
Biopic, doc, concert, museum, musical—Alex Ross Perry's documentary contains five views of the '90s rock band winding around one another.
Police Bureau Terminates Consulting Contract With Former Employee
Citing budget constraints, Portland’s police chief says he's ending two contracts after questions from the Mercury about potential cronyism.
Shoofly Vegan Bakery Employees Locked Out After Disputes With New Owner
Staff say paychecks were late twice in a row, and the business is no longer fulfilling wholesale orders with local cafes.
Power Moves: A Community Organization is Calling the Shots in One of Portland’s Oldest Neighborhoods
The Old Town Community Association has been a key driver of development and investment in Old Town. Much of it comes with financial gain to its members.
UPDATED: Following Massive Daytime Downtown "No Kings" March, Protesters Gassed at ICE Facility
Feds also fired less-lethal munitions at the crowd as Portland Police declared a riot.
Log Lady Look-Alike Contest Photos: She’s Got the Look (and the Log)
From solemn stares to statement specs, contestants channeled Twin Peaks' quirkiest oracle.
Caught by the Tides Captures 22 Years of Filmmaking Into Two Sumptuous, Sweeping Hours
Chinese writer-director Jia Zhangke is one of cinema’s truly great Wife Guys.
Amended Budget Approval Underscores Rifts Among Portland City Councilors
Councilor Steve Novick says community centers are off the chopping block after Council agreed to divert $2M from police to parks.
At This Cully Church, an Unwanted Parking Lot Is Now a Garden Refuge
Portland nonprofit Depave led the effort to transform a slab of blacktop behind a church into a thriving green space. The city's zoning code didn't make it easy.
Where To Go for the Second Annual Portland Book Week
From silent reading sessions to bookish tattoos, PBW maps out a literary treasure hunt across the city.
After 18 Years, Rontoms Bids Farewell to Their Sunday Sessions
The final show is an epic all-day mini-fest!
Staff at PeaceHealth Southwest Say Job Cuts Could Backfire
The health care provider is slashing 1% of its workforce. Impacted employees say it will only strain the hospital system and prolong patient stays.
After Manufacturer Backlash, DEQ Delays Clean Truck Rule
Enforcement of the Advanced Clean Truck rule, intended to reduce diesel emissions in Oregon, has been delayed until 2027.
Friendship Thrives in This Golden Age of Pathetic Men
Andrew deYoung taps into Tim Robinson’s vein of flailing white guy chaos for a familiar but funny phantasmagoria of adult social interaction.
Advocates, Transit Agencies Say Oregon Legislators' Transportation Package Proposal Falls Short
With public transit and safety programs on the line, Democrats are under pressure to find more funding. Increasing the gas and payroll taxes could be part of the solution.
Profile Theatre’s Mother Russia Finds Humor in Collapse
Lauren Yee’s farce blends slapstick, surveillance, and Soviet nostalgia, but its critique of capitalism stops short of a fresh indictment.
What Will It Take to Thwart Trump’s Assault on Democracy?
As the US hurtles toward fascism, some urge Americans to resist en masse.
The Truth Is… Somewhere?
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