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Say “I DO!” To Live Music and All-Nighters This Valentine’s Day Weekend

Queer hip-hop, black metal, and underground raves make for a packed V-Day weekend  in Portland!

PDX Live Concerts Take Over the Square Again This August

Featuring Jamie xx, returning favs the Roots, and beloved Portland band STRFKR!

News Feb 7 12:00 PM

Proposed Legislation Threatens Oregon’s Plan to Reduce Diesel Truck Emissions

Some truck manufacturers say they can’t meet requirements under the state’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule and need more time. Climate advocates say the regulation is feasible and important. 

News Feb 5 1:36 PM

Providence Relents After Ordering Nursing Instructors to Cross Picket Lines

An attorney intervened after Providence asked its nursing educators to work as replacement labor during a health care worker strike.

Photo Jan 25 10:00 AM

PHOTO ESSAY: Best in Bow-Wow-Wow

The Rose City Classic dog show brings out the best in poochies—and their owners.

Theater & Performance Jan 28 3:15 PM

Profile Theatre's Samsara Is a Comedy About Reproductive Imperialism and Desire

Celebrated playwright Lauren Yee uses cycles of infertility and surrogacy to touch on something powerful and eternal.

Comedy Feb 7 1:05 PM

Gender Ordeal Is a Trans Power Trio Comedy Tour

The Gender Reveal podcast tour is a variety show featuring the star power of show-host Tuck Woodstock, cartoonist Mattie Lubchansky, and author Calvin Kasulke.

News Jan 28 9:11 AM

Mayor Wilson's Shelter Plans Are Both Ambitious and Ambiguous 

Staring down a ballooning homeless population and growing death toll, Portland mayor eyes 1,500 new shelter beds. Some councilors question the logistics and strategy.

News Feb 3 8:45 PM

Facing Public and Council Opposition, Portland Grants Zenith Key Approval

City staff issued Zenith the land use credential shortly after two city councilors called for an investigation into the company. 

Music Feb 4 3:30 PM

Introducing the Portland Mercury’s New Music Editor, Nolan Parker!

How they went from publishing a grass roots music newspaper in Berlin to being Portland’s ONLY music editor.

News Jan 30 2:09 PM

Priced Out of Affordable Housing: City Sides With Property Owner in Dispute Over Rents 

Tenants at Everett Station Lofts say they're being price gouged on rent-capped units. Historic documents show a strange financial arrangement with the city of Portland.

News Jan 16 7:45 PM

City Council Solidifies New Policy Committees

The eight committees will be the primary conduit for public engagement and policy proposals from councilors. 

News Jan 10 8:32 AM

Multnomah County Confirms Location of New 24-Hour Sobering Center

A site on SE Grand Avenue will house up to 50 sobering beds as an alternative to jail or hospital ERs. 

News Feb 7 10:10 AM

City Council Reluctantly Approves Mike Jordan’s Tenure as City Administrator Until 2026

Despite Council frustration and public outcry over recent Zenith decision, Jordan will continue to lead the city through a transitional year and turbulent budget cycle.

News Jan 13 4:40 PM

Federal Transportation Program Eyes Another Albina Reconnection Project at I-405 Ramps

The US Department of Transportation will give Portland $1 million to study alternatives for the “overbuilt” I-405 ramps in North Portland, which have contributed to neighborhood disconnection for more than 50 years. 

Food and Drink Jan 29 1:00 PM

Portland Steakhouses, What's the Secret?

In the chaos of Portland's restaurant scene, where foodies chase the hottest dining trends, the long-standing steakhouses endure.

News Feb 4 2:02 PM

New Seasons Employees Remain on Strike Over “Unjust” Firing of Longtime Employee

The grocery chain tentatively agreed not to fire staff without just cause. Then it terminated a 19-year employee who aided a blind colleague.

News Jan 16 8:16 AM

Portland City Council Increases Its Staffing Budget by $4.6 Million

Citing poor policy moves and "defunding" from previous leaders, the new Council will pull from contingency funds to hire additional staff.

News Jan 23 12:15 PM

Zenith Permit Decision Raises Questions, Conflicts About City Council Authority 

New city councilors realize they don’t have much power over the controversial company’s future—and they want to change that.

Theater & Performance Jan 31 3:00 PM

PETE Presents Faena—a Good-Time Comedy About Bullfighting

A new gender-swapping, bilingual play by Dylan Hankins feels like history's most deeply-researched sketch comedy premise.

News Jan 30 4:55 PM

“A Dangerous Precedent”: PGE Faces Major Backlash for Forest Park Utility Proposal

The utility company’s Harborton Reliability Project would cut 400 trees in an effort to bolster Portland’s electrical grid. Opponents say it’s not worth the loss of priceless natural resources.

News Jan 14 2:38 PM

Portland Mayor Orders Managerial Staff Back in Office Full Time

Starting in April, remote and hybrid work will end for city managers and supervisors. Mayor Keith Wilson says non-supervisory employees won't see any changes this year.

News Feb 6 6:30 PM

Trump’s Federal Government is Blocking Gender Marker Changes

Here's what you can change right now, and what you can't.

News Jan 30 5:55 PM

Strike Averted: City Reaches Tentative Deal with Largest Employee Union

AFSCME 189 expects to finalize a new contract with the city of Portland, but another labor union's strike plan is still on.

Opinion Jan 9 3:00 PM

Opinion: Homelessness is Economics

We can't have a serious conversation about homelessness until we address wages. 

Theater & Performance Jan 24 1:30 PM

A Streetcar Named Desire at Imago Warms up as It Goes

Tennessee Williams' tragedy foretells the doom of living in a dream.