Progressives Say Investments in People, Not Corporations, Can Jump Start City’s Struggling Economy
Despite broad agreement on the need for new revenue and jobs, ideological disagreement about how to accomplish economic growth still permeates Portland and Salem.
What’s New in Portland Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries, March 18-31
James Beard award updates, a new teahouse in town, and an award-winning chef moves to a little corner restaurant.
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for March 30-April 5
Spring-approved activities unfurl, from tulip time to rowdy documentaries.
A Portland Curler’s Fight For Her Right to Compete
By controlling the purse strings and federal oversight, the Trump administration is upending participation in sports for trans women and girls across the nation—even at amateur and club levels.
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Anatomy of a March Madness Upset
Two days of Moda Center Madness inside the student section of High Point University, the school no one in Portland knew about.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back for Portland’s Music Venues
Independent music venues look for an upturn and answers after a recent spate of closures.
Tax the Rich? Oregon Voters Could Weigh In on First-of-its-Kind Wealth Tax
The Oregon effort, which focuses on those with $30 million or more in assets, comes amid a growing interest nationwide in taxing those in the highest income brackets.
Open & Shut: The Latest in Portland Restaurant News, March 1-17
A Damian Lillard-backed sports lounge opens, República shutters, and Elephants Deli closes due to fire.
Machetes Brings Mexico City Nostalgia (and Giant Quesadillas) to Hey Love
The former pop-up has found a long-term home.
Local Homeless Service Provider Regroups After Fires
Three recent fires left Hygiene4All with major setbacks. The blazes compound recent funding losses as the nonprofit sees an uptick in need.
True Basketball Sickos Descend on Portland
NCAA March Madness kicks off this week with games at Moda Center
The Sun Ra Arkestra Descends Upon Hollywood Theatre
The nearly yearly occurance has become a pilgrimage for both the Arkestra and Portland.
Your New Favorite Cat Painting Is Joseph Jones’ “Pink T-shirt”
On view at Adams and Ollman, Jones’ paintings and Carolee Schneeman’s video channel interspecies love.
A Comedy of Turnovers Ends in Blazers Heartbreak
Portland Trail Blazers lose an ugly game 103-101 to the Charlotte Hornets.