Mercury Music Picks: Montreal Madman Bloodshot Bill, Tortoise Night 2, and Portland Jazz Fest are All Here!Â
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Plus Portland Music News and New Music Portland.
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.
Ponto will sell eight varieties of salt bread per day from its Alberta location.
Legislators Temporarily Cut Data Centers From Oregon Tax Break Bill
An attempt to spur economic growth has budget and environmental watchdogs worried about unintended consequences.
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Mercury Music Picks
Mercury Music Picks: Montreal Madman Bloodshot Bill, Tortoise Night 2, and Portland Jazz Fest are All Here!Â
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Second Run Portland: In Picnic at Hanging Rock, Valentine’s Day Turns MysteriousÂ
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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.
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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.
Mayor's Roundtable Aims to Reinvigorate Central City, With or Without Key StakeholdersÂ
A close look at the group’s membership shows who gets to decide the future of downtown.
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.
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.
Remembering Judith Arcana
Portland’s own underground abortionist-turned-poet was a legend. She was also my friend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Local Tavern Employee’s Detention Reflects Shifts in ICE Tactics in PortlandÂ
Immigration advocates say federal agents are mainly targeting people in their cars, rather than at their homes or job sites.
David Hockney Is So Changeable
Portland Art Museum’s new exhibition shows the artist’s evolving style across 60 years and 200 artworks.
Second Run Portland: In Picnic at Hanging Rock, Valentine’s Day Turns MysteriousÂ
This month, nine films on love, desire, and human psychology.
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.
PDX Live Is Back at the Square This August!Â
Booked by TrueWest, the concert series is heavier than it's ever been.
Album Review: Coastal Conjurings on Derek Hunter Wilson’s Sculptures
The Portland composer’s new album sculpts sound from moss, saltwater, and eroding bluffs.
"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of ColorÂ
Messages obtained by the Mercury contain a slew of offensive tropes sent during a council president election.
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.
City Issues Report Clearing Zenith Energy of Alleged Violations
Environmental advocates and city councilors remain skeptical, saying the investigation may have excluded critical context.
How a Portland-Based Psychiatrist Ended Up in the Epstein FilesÂ
The prolific sex trafficker met with and allegedly solicited help from Dr. Paul Conti to treat a young woman in his inner circle.
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.
Portland Protesters and Journalists are Suing Trump and the DHS. Oregon’s Attorney General Just Stepped in to Help.Â
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.
For Human Use Isn't Really About Dating Corpses
The irreverent speculative horror debut by Sarah G. Pierce puts the gore in allegory.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Pickathon 2026 Music Lineup is Here!Â
Marcos Valle, Cosmic Tones Research Trio, Folk Bitch Trio, and more pull up to Pendarvis Farm, July 30 to August 2.
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