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! Russian forces have claimed victory over Mariupol, despite ongoing Ukrainian resistance. Sean […]
Isabella Garcia
Isabella Garcia is the former News Editor for the Portland Mercury. She covered City Hall, transportation, the environment, breaking news, and more.
Posted inNews
Masks Optional on TriMet and Streetcar Following New Federal Guidance
Masks are now optional for TriMet and Portland Streetcar riders. TriMet Masks are now optional on TriMet busses, MAX trains, and the Portland Streetcar following a change in federal guidance. On Monday, a federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate for transportation spaces like airports, busses, and trains, calling it “unlawful” and […]
Posted inGood Morning, News!
Good Morning, News: Masks No Longer Required at PDX, FDA Investigating Lucky Charms, and Your Psilocybin Questions Answered
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 Portland International Airport dropped its mask mandate Monday, while TriMet is […]
Posted inNews
Portland Transportation Officials Propose Raising Parking Prices During Lloyd District Events
Portland’s Lloyd District Ana_Penelope / Getty Images As concerts, conventions, and sporting events rebound from the pandemic, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is looking to shift the way people travel to some of the city’s largest event venues. The Lloyd district is home to three of Portland’s major venues: the Moda Center, the Oregon […]
Posted inGood Morning, News!
Good Morning, News: Portland Home Buyers vs. Real Estate Investors, Librarian Safety, and a Seal Pup PSA
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! It’s seal pup season on the Oregon coast! But remember to watch […]
Posted inNews
Three Severe Weather Shelters to Open as Portland Braces for More Snow
Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County Multnomah County will open three severe weather shelters in Portland Tuesday night as overnight forecasts predict significant chances of snow in the metro area. The Salvation Army shelter in North Portland, Imago Dei shelter in Southeast Portland, and Sunrise Center in East Portland will open at 8 pm tonight and […]
Posted inGood Morning, News!
Good Morning, News: Thousands Without Power After Snow, Students Protest Teacher Suspension, and Klamath Basin Water Restrictions
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! About 13,000 Oregonians were still without power Tuesday morning. Mathieu Lewis Rolland […]
Posted inNews
Suspended Portland Teacher Accuses School District of Retaliation
Harriet Tubman Middle School students protesting Bryan Chu’s suspension on April 6. Adah Crandall A Portland Public Schools (PPS) teacher is alleging the district placed him on leave in retaliation for speaking out against the district’s plans to relocate Harriet Tubman Middle School due to the expansion of a nearby freeway. His students are calling […]
Posted inNews
Oregon Attorney General Sues Private Covid Testing Company
One of the Center for Covid Control’s testing locations in Portland. Isabella Garcia Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is suing the Center for Covid Control, a private COVID-19 testing company that operated approximately 300 testing locations throughout the US, three of which were in the Portland area. Rosenblum is accusing the company of deceptive marketing […]
Posted inNews
Bullseye Glass Neighbors Still Unsure of Toxic Exposure Six Years Later
Bullseye Glass facility in Southeast Portland Mercury Staff In 2016, Portlanders in Southeast Portland’s Brooklyn neighborhood learned that they had been exposed to high levels of toxic metals and carcinogens for over 40 years due to a nearby glass manufacturer. Six years later, they still don’t have clear answers on how their health was impacted. […]
Posted inGood Morning, News!
Good Morning, News: Portland’s Affordable Housing Efforts, Addressing Pandemic Learning Loss, and Senate to Confirm Jackson
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! Peter Dazeley / Getty Images Good morning, Portland! It’s going to be […]
Posted inGood Morning, News!
Good Morning, News: TriMet Sued Over Construction Complaints, Oregon COVID Cases Increase, and A Dire Climate Warning
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 latest climate change report from the UN calls for global leaders […]