Hundreds of City Workers to Strike Next Week, Barring 11th-Hour Miracle
Union workers—some of whom maintain critical city services—wants cost-of-living adjustments, standard wage increases, and layoff protections.
Election Update: Julia Brim-Edwards Concedes in Multnomah County Chair Race as Portland City Councilors Celebrate Reelection
Big spending and campaign blitzes likely weren’t enough to effect a shakeup at City Hall, or sway voters on county leadership.
Second Run Portland: Teen Crushes, Creepy Sleepwalkers
November’s revival screenings include a Les Blank polka romp and a German Expressionist masterwork.
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.
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Prosecutors Clear Portland Officer Who Killed Eric Hurtado
Man’s family vows to push for improved mental health services as footage from October 15 incident shows officer firing four seconds after arrival.
The Mercury’s 2026 Election Night Live Updates!
Kotek declares victory in governor’s race; Shannon Singleton holds big lead in race for Multnomah County Chair
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.
Trans Femme Finds Joy in Mess
Queen of Portland trans theater Mikki Gillette allows an inside look at a support group’s chaotic entanglements.
Of War, Whimsy, and Wildwood
So many crows explode that people in our theater coined the term “crowsplosion.”
Everything You Need To Know Heading Into the Portland Trail Blazers 2026-2027 Season
A SWOT analysis for the business-minded Blazer fan.
Critics Warn Trump’s “Roadless Rule” Repeal Could Increase Fire Risk While Degrading Drinking Water
Federal officials say logging opportunities and fire management are reasons to open millions of acres of protected public land to development. The science says otherwise.