Councilor Ryan’s Phone is Traded In On the Same Day a Judge Bars Him from Deleting Messages
The councilor is the subject of a Mercury lawsuit seeking possible records hidden from the public.
POP QUIZ PDX: Let’s Play Ranked Choice Voting!
Let’s rank sandwiches, N*SYNC members, hot celebs, and MORE!
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for Oct 5-11
A haunted video store, a planetary orchestral suite, and John Wilson’s quirked-up film debut.
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The Queen Of Thorns: A Top to Bottom Femme-Focused Wrestling Tournament
Portland Wrestling company exemplifies inclusivity in the ring, backstage, and in the crowd.
Rubato Wines Joins the Juice Blocks
Tucked next to several other tasting rooms in a converted warehouse, Rubato Studio feels like your friend’s living room.
“Weaponized Charges of Antisemitism”: Human Rights Advocates Reject Councilors’ Characterizations of Investment Policy
Eric Zimmerman claimed progressive councilors’ efforts to divest from companies supporting global human rights abuses is antisemitic. Human rights advocates are crying foul.
The Portland Thorns Are Chasing the Playoffs — and Consistency
The team has the chance to host games in the postseason, but they have to stay in the top 4
The History of Concrete Follows the Fracture
Fans of HBO docuseries How To with John Wilson can now enjoy his idiosyncratic storytelling style for a whole movie.
A Battle Over Growth Threatens the Fabric of a Small Oregon City
As data centers proliferate, residents in North Plains tried to prevent an urban growth boundary expansion. They were met with new state legislation that exempts the major land use decision from being blocked by voter referendums.
Black Zombie Will School You Like a Real-Life Monsters High
Documentary filmmaker Maya Annik Bedford tells the tale of how the zombie traveled from Haiti to Hollywood
Mayor Wilson Rams Through Massive Fossil Fuel Deal in Second-Ever Tie-Breaking Vote
Despite the public’s deafening calls for stronger enforcement measures, ISQ will take over Zenith Energy’s role at the controversial CEI Hub with no additional changes.
Biding His Primetime: Robert Pattinson Attains Peak Weird Guy Form
Director Lance Oppenheim’s debut is a seething 2000s fever dream.
Portland Vampire Novel Coffin Moon Will Be Adapted for a TV Series
Paramount TV and Iron Ocean are developing Keith Rosson’s supernatural page-turner set in the Rose City.
Romancing Portland Taught Me How to Embrace Writing Smut
For your pleasure, we attended the Rose City’s new romance pop culture fest in a tall powdered wig.
State Complaints Allege Portland Police Chief Broke State Rules Prohibiting Political Activity
New complaints ask state elections office to investigate whether Chief Bob Day is using his position and influence to try to unseat a city councilor.
How Portland Became a Player in the Comic Book Industry
Move over, New York City—comics artists have flocked to Portland, and for good reason.