GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.)
Mayor Ted Wheeler's proposed ordinance would heavily restrict public camping to nighttime hours only (and in very few places), while also prohibiting fires and gas stoves.

⢠"PBOT Is on Life Support": Inside Portlandās Transportation Budget Crisis
A last-minute budget amendment proposed by Mayor Ted Wheelerāand reactions to it from Portland transportation stakeholdersāreveals the depth of PBOTās financial woes.

⢠POP QUIZ PDX!
Think you're smart? š¤ Time to prove it with this week's super fun edition of POP QUIZ PDX! Featuring: People for Portland's actual address, mysterious Oregon parks, and animals that wanna eat yer butt. š

City staff say data so far is promising, but itās far too soon to tell.

⢠Come As You Are
Don't miss this gorgeous essay from Rose Wong about being a transplant who was nervous about moving to Portland, but then fell deeply in love with our city. Another great entry in the Mercury's "SAY NICE THINGS ABOUT PORTLAND" guide!

⢠10 Barbecue Places Worth Trying in Portland
Celebrate Memorial Day in the correct style with our delicious guide to Portland barbecue.

⢠Portland Thrash Trio U SCO Has a New Record, and It Was Worth the Wait
The new album from Portland tech thrash trio U SCO defies description, but we'll still try: monolithic and euphoric, with one track containing epic interlocking bass clarinet from Golden Retriever's Jonathan Sielaff.

⢠THE TRASH REPORT
Here comes the trash! š¦ It's time for another hilarious TRASH REPORT. This week: In praise of short kings, and both bears and John Cougar Mellencamps are unwelcome in Portland.

⢠HEAR IN PORTLAND
In this week's music column: Wynne's super sexy music video, dream-folk duo Shady Cove at Lollipop Shoppe, and the unmissable local talent at a Prince birthday tribute night.

⢠Want Some Devilish Fun? Don't Miss This Thursday's "TWO EVILS" Live Comedy Game Show!
Get those tickets NOW for the absolutely devilish fun of "TWO EVILS with Arlo & Kate"āa live comedy game show that pits the audience against this month's celebrity guest, Nariko Ott! (This *will* sell out, so hurry, hurry!) š
⢠Say Nice Things About⦠Portlandās Kickass LGBTQ+ Community!
Pride summer starts early with this fantastic roundup of the amazing people and events from the LGBTQ+ community! It's all in our "SAY NICE THINGS ABOUT PORTLAND" guide (available in 500+ locations citywide!)

⢠Western Sky Music Places Jeffrey Silverstein at a Crossroads
The new record from Portland-based songwriter Jeffery Silverstein shows more country influence than ever before and featuresāsomewhat spokenāvocals.

WOW, THAT IS A LOT OF GOOD READIN'. I hope you didn't have any other plans this weekend! Dig in, and remember: Producing all this hard work costs moolahāso please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!