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Portland's Folk Festival Breaks Down the Genre's Walls

Acoustic in Lola's Room, bands in the Crystal Ballroom, and your plans for the weekend—all set.

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.



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Savage Love

SAVAGE LOVE: Fear Factors

The Trash Report

THE TRASH REPORT: Celebrity Flames (Not the Fun Kind), a Nepo Baby King, and Guess Who's Bringing SexyBike?

Pop Quiz PDX

POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About the Oregon Ducks, Classic PDX TV, and the Best Movie of All Tiiiiiiiime!

Hear In Portland

Hear in Portland: Three Picks for Live New Year's Eve Shows (That Are Not DJ Shadow)

More Columns

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. 

Where's Portland Music Month This Year?

MusicPortland put the annual celebration on pause for 2025, citing complications from the election and a desire to expand its vision.

Movies & TV Jan 8 11:30 AM

The Brutalist Looms Large

Everything about Brady Corbet's new film is big—the scale, the runtime, the acclaim.

News Dec 13 3:21 PM

Affordable Housing Advocates Warn Slashing Supportive Housing Tax Could Be Catastrophic

As the regional government considers a handful of changes to the Supportive Housing Services tax on high-income earners, social service providers are sounding the alarm.

News Nov 27 3:30 PM

Oregon DEQ Wants New Requirements for Ross Island Sand & Gravel’s Willamette River Cleanup

The proposed new rules come after a lawsuit alleging the DEQ failed to hold the former gravel company accountable for Willamette River water quality.

News Dec 23 1:20 PM

Awash With Cash, Portland Clean Energy Fund Marks New Strategy With Latest Investments

PCEF will allocate $300 million in grants for large-scale projects. A hefty portion of funds will go to the city’s own bureaus for infrastructure projects and decarbonization.

News Nov 15 4:20 PM

As Public Comment Deadline Looms, Critics Elevate Case Against Current I-5 Bridge Replacement Plan

There’s a rare opportunity to comment on controversial environmental impacts of the plan to replace and expand I-5 from Portland to Vancouver.

Food and Drink Jan 3 3:00 PM

Best Bites of 2024: A Portland Pizza That Distilled the Summer Sun

Mercury food critic Andrea Damewood on the 10 best things she tasted this year.

News Dec 5 4:01 PM

Can Portland's New Independent Monitor Help Prevent Police Misconduct?

With nearly $3.3 million paid out to injured protesters, a follow-up assessment highlights Portland Police Bureau’s progress and shortcomings on new policies, crowd control tactics.

News Dec 18 1:30 PM

PSU Lays Off 17 Academic Faculty Members As Union Talks of Potential Strike 

Portland State University's professors union says independent financial analysis shows stable cash reserves, raising questions about the necessity for layoffs.

News Dec 20 5:45 PM

Two Hundred New Overnight Shelter Beds Will Open This Winter

Mayor-elect Keith Wilson promised to end unsheltered homelessness. He's already helped kick-start plans for hundreds of winter shelter beds before taking office.

News Jan 2 4:00 PM

Earl Blumenauer Reflects on Long Political Career and “Bike-Partisanship”

After 28 years in Congress, Blumenauer will return to Portland as a civilian with big plans for the city and state's future. 

News Dec 19 8:00 AM

With Zenith Energy’s Permits On The Line, Critics Urge Strong Government Oversight 

The controversial fuel storage and transport company faces state fines and additional regulatory requirements. City officials will decide what happens next.

Food and Drink Dec 19 12:00 PM

Steam Rice Roll King Makes the Best Cantonese Rice Rolls You’ll Find in Portland

These handmade, freshly-steamed rice rolls with exciting fillings like Spam and five-spice beef brisket are already in hot demand.