The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Emergency planners say that Oregonians should have anywhere from one to three […]
Isabella Garcia
Isabella Garcia is the former News Editor for the Portland Mercury. She covered City Hall, transportation, the environment, breaking news, and more.
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Attacks on Three Religious Centers Underscore Rising Hate Crimes in Oregon
Congregation Beth Israel Google Maps Three bias crimes against religious centers in Portland in the past ten days have triggered calls from religious leaders to recognize that hate crimes are on the rise in Oregon. “We’re not afraid,” said Michael Cahana, Senior Rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel. “The physical damage was minor, but the psychic […]
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Interstate Bridge Engineers Propose Eight Lane Design with Light Rail
The Interstate 5 bridge connecting Portland and Vancouver. Interstate Bridge Replacement Project The revived effort to replace the Interstate 5 bridge connecting Portland and Vancouver took a major step forward Thursday morning when transportation engineers proposed a preliminary bridge design to regional politicians and stakeholders. Oregon and Washington leaders committed to replacing the interstate bridge […]
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Good Morning, News: Portland’s Extra Cash, Nurses Vote to Strike, and US Surpasses One Million COVID Deaths
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! The US has surpasses one million COVID-19 deaths. Scott Olson / Getty […]
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Multnomah County’s Homeless Population Up 30 Percent From 2019, Data Shows
Multnomah County’s homeless population has grown by more than 1,000 people since 2019. Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County The total number of homeless people in Multnomah County is up 30 percent since 2019, according to data released by the county’s Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) Wednesday. The majority of the increase is made up […]
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City Proposes $2.4 Million in Climate Investments
Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County Mayor Ted Wheeler is proposing a $2.4 million investment in mitigating climate change in the city budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the city announced Tuesday. While the investment would be the largest dedicated funding the city has allocated towards addressing climate change since declaring a climate emergency in 2020, […]
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Good Morning, News: Abortion Rights in Jeopardy, Russia Invades Ukrainian Steel Mill, and Celebs Wore Fancy Clothes
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Protestors outside the Supreme Court building after the draft opinion overturning Roe […]
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Good Morning, News: MultCo’s Latest Housing Strategy, Public Safety on Portland Transit, and Oh Look, It’s Our Terrible Healthcare System!
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! marchmeena29 / Getty Images Good Morning, Portland! Let’s see how those headlines […]
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Portland Streetcar Safety Team Supports a New Vision of Public Safety
Portland Streetcar Rider Ambassador Zeyaad Moussa offering a rider cold weather supplies. Isabella Garcia Clad in purple vests and backpacks, the Portland Streetcar’s Rider Ambassadors are the newest addition to the city’s changing public transportation safety landscape. Funded by a federal grant that aims to encourage riders back to public transportation as the pandemic wanes, […]
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Digital Vaccine Card Now Available For All Oregonians
Andriy Onufriyenko / Getty Images Oregonians can now download a unique QR code that proves their vaccine status. The optional digital vaccine verification tool, created by Oregon Health Authority (OHA), aims to eliminate the need for vaccinated Oregonians to provide a physical copy or photo of their vaccine card to prove their vaccination status and […]
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Good Morning, News: Voter Registration Deadline, Rare Brain Tumors Linked to New Jersey School, and COVID Cases Creep Up
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Today is the last day to change your voter affiliation before the […]
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New City Facility Begins Treating High Lead Levels in Portland Water
Capelle.r / Getty Images Portland’s long awaited water treatment facility went online this week, providing the city with one more tool to combat lead levels in water in older homes. “The Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Facility is our strongest tool yet to make drinking water safer for everyone, regardless of the plumbing inside their home, […]