Should Portland Try to Save Lloyd Center Mall?

A growing community taking hold in the mall wants to have some say in its future.

A Bakery Specializing in Viral Korean Salt Bread Is Coming Very Soon

Ponto will sell eight varieties of salt bread per day from its Alberta location.

I, Anonymous

Above The Sand, Going Under

Pop Quiz PDX

POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia about Dame Lillard, the Dumbshits of ICE, and (Surprise!) It's Your Birthday!

Mercury Music Picks

Mercury Music Picks: Montreal Madman Bloodshot Bill, Tortoise Night 2, and Portland Jazz Fest are All Here! 

Do This, Do That

The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for March 2-8

Second Run Portland

Second Run Portland: In Picnic at Hanging Rock, Valentine’s Day Turns Mysterious 

Critics Fear Mayor Could Sabotage New Detention Facility Law

A letter cosigned by 16 education, labor, and environmental organizations urges Portland's mayor to create strong rules for enforcement as a bulwark against federal attacks.

Oregon’s Wildlife is at Risk. Increasing the State’s Lodging Tax Could Help

A bill to raise Oregon’s lodging tax by 1.25 percent to benefit threatened animal species passed the House and now awaits a Senate vote.

News Feb 25 5:06 PM

Mayor's Roundtable Aims to Reinvigorate Central City, With or Without Key Stakeholders 

A close look at the group’s membership shows who gets to decide the future of downtown.

Visual Art Feb 19 4:30 PM

David Hockney Is So Changeable

Portland Art Museum’s new exhibition shows the artist’s evolving style across 60 years and 200 artworks.

News Feb 1 7:15 PM

Portland Officials Condemn ICE After Federal Agents Tear Gas Peaceful Protesters and Children

Saturday’s rally and march led by local labor unions against ICE drew thousands of participants. The disproportionate federal response to a peaceful protest has rattled the city.

Music Feb 23 4:30 PM

PDX Live Is Back at the Square This August! 

Booked by TrueWest, the concert series is heavier than it's ever been. 

Album Review Feb 19 1:00 PM

Album Review: Coastal Conjurings on Derek Hunter Wilson’s Sculptures

The Portland composer’s new album sculpts sound from moss, saltwater, and eroding bluffs. 

News Jan 13 11:15 AM

"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color 

Messages obtained by the Mercury contain a slew of offensive tropes sent during a council president election.

News Feb 11 4:15 PM

Former City Hall Staffer Files Discrimination Complaints Against Councilor’s Office

The complaints, which have yet to be investigated by the city and state, allege Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane and her chief of staff retaliated against and fired a staffer after she requested ADA accommodations.

News Feb 19 4:56 PM

City Issues Report Clearing Zenith Energy of Alleged Violations

Environmental advocates and city councilors remain skeptical, saying the investigation may have excluded critical context.

News Feb 4 9:45 AM

How a Portland-Based Psychiatrist Ended Up in the Epstein Files 

The prolific sex trafficker met with and allegedly solicited help from Dr. Paul Conti to treat a young woman in his inner circle.

News Jan 29 11:30 AM

Councilors Want City to Move Faster on Enforcement of New Detention Center Fee

A recently adopted detention center impact fee aims to fine property owners whose tenants, like ICE, pollute surrounding areas with tear gas and other chemical agents.

Culture Feb 26 2:00 PM

Portland’s First-Ever Azn Zine Fest Is Coming to Fubonn This Weekend

Over 100 zinesters will flood the halls of the shopping center on Saturday.

News Feb 16 9:00 PM

Portland Protesters and Journalists are Suing Trump and the DHS. Oregon’s Attorney General Just Stepped in to Help. 

Dan Rayfield’s office submitted evidence and testimony in support of a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security for federal agents’ excessive force and First Amendment violations.

Books Feb 10 2:00 PM

For Human Use Isn't Really About Dating Corpses

The irreverent speculative horror debut by Sarah G. Pierce puts the gore in allegory.

News Feb 5 4:30 PM

What Can the Multnomah County District Attorney Do to Stand Up to Trump?

Prosecutors across the country are vowing to hold federal officials responsible for breaking the law. Portlanders are asking the Multnomah County DA to do the same. 

News Feb 21 10:00 AM

Portland City Council Votes To Reshape Its Committee Structure

Councilors determined eight was too many when it comes to their policy committee load. Come the end of March, they’ll be saddled with just five.

Music Feb 12 5:15 PM

Meet The Off Beat: Portland's Newest All-Ages Music Venue

Friday the 13th sees the all-ages venue opening in the former Dancin' Bare strip club. 

Food and Drink Jan 28 9:00 PM

Revered Portland Restaurant RepĂşblica Has Announced It Will Close

Considered the flagship of its restaurant group, República represents a devotion to "Mexico-forward" cuisine and multi-course cultural storytelling.

Sports Feb 17 1:17 PM

Timbers Preview: A Season of Questions

Ahead of their season opener this weekend, it’s not clear that the Timbers have done enough to rejoin the ranks of the elite in 2026.

Opinion Feb 2 2:00 PM

Remembering Judith Arcana

Portland’s own underground abortionist-turned-poet was a legend. She was also my friend.

News Feb 5 6:22 PM

Man Fatally Shot By Police in NW Portland

Police say the victim tried to shoot security guards at a grocery store five days earlier, leaving behind a shotgun with shells containing "threatening" messages naming Donald Trump.

News Feb 20 6:15 PM

Councilor Smith Walks Back Her Statement Amid Public Outcry

The call for an open carry firearms policy for councilors came after protesters disrupted a Portland City Council meeting. Smith is calling for increased security measures.

Movies & TV Feb 12 6:30 PM

Emerald Fennell Has Made the Least Fucked-up Version of Wuthering Heights

This film seems destined for a long and vibrant afterlife of teenage slumber parties.

News Feb 17 8:15 PM

Judge Extends Temporary Restraining Order in Class-Action Suit Against DHS

A restraining order that heavily restricts the use of tear gas by federal agents will remain in effect for at least another two weeks.

News Feb 12 2:07 PM

Local Tavern Employee’s Detention Reflects Shifts in ICE Tactics in Portland 

Immigration advocates say federal agents are mainly targeting people in their cars, rather than at their homes or job sites.