ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES ’Tis the season for indulgence—and what’s better to indulge in than taking care of yourself and the people around you? Nothing! Even perpetual-optimists can admit that the vibes have been bad for the past two years (Five years? Ten years? Since Reagan introduced trickle-down economics? I’m not an optimist.) Cleanse those […]
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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Students Urge Portland School Board to Adopt Climate Goals
Environmental youth advocates at the Portland Public Schools board meeting Tuesday night. Isabella Garcia Students and environmental advocates urged Portland Public Schools (PPS) board members to advance the district’s proposed climate change response policy to a board vote at a school board meeting Tuesday. The student advocates are fearful the climate policy will only continue […]
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Good Afternoon, News: Grocery Workers Poised to Strike, DC Sues Far-Right Groups Over Insurrection, and 800,000 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! Kroger employees across the Portland Metro area could strike as early as […]
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Transit Rider Advocates Question Training Process for New TriMet Safety Team
Members of TriMet’s new Safety Response Team. Courtesy of TriMet There is a new crew of yellow and blue-clad representatives on the TriMet system: the Safety Response Team. According to TriMet, the Safety Response Team launched in early November and acts as a “first point of contact” for riders, deescalates potential conflicts, and connects riders […]
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Investigation Finds OHSU Fails to Adequately Address Misconduct Allegations
Michael McDermott / OHSU The Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) failed to uphold values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and community members believe the university inconsistently responds to reports of misconduct, an investigation into the university’s institutional culture found. The outside investigation, commissioned by OHSU, was released Thursday by Covington & Burling LLP, a […]
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Oregon Approves Pfizer Boosters for Teens 16 and Older
Oregon teens ages 16 and 17 are now eligible for Pfizer booster shots. Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County Oregon’s immunization advisory panel approved booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and 17 Thursday. Healthcare providers and vaccine clinics are approved to administer shots to newly eligible teens who completed their original vaccine […]
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Good Morning, News: Timbers Tickets Snafu, Canada Bans Conversion Therapy, and Are City Sweeps Pushing Unhoused Portlanders to Dangerous Areas?
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 Timbers will play in the MLS Cup match this Saturday. […]
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Good Afternoon, News: Roosevelt High School Placed on Lockdown, State Sent Bad Checks to Renters, and Cyclone Hits Hawaii
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Conservationist Terri Preeg Riggsby Announces Run for Vacant Metro Council Seat
Terri Preeg Riggsby Courtesy of Terri Preeg Riggsby Terri Preeg Riggsby, a regional conservation leader, announced her run for the recently-vacated Metro Council District 6 seat Monday. Preeg Riggsby is aiming to fill former Metro Councilor Bob Stacey’s seat, who resigned from his position mid-term amid growing health issues. Stacey’s resignation went into effect October […]
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Youth Climate Activists Demand Federal Transportation Dollars Fund Public Transit and Pedestrian Projects, Not Freeways
Sunrise Movement PDX rallying outside ODOT headquarters. Isabella Garcia Sunrise Movement PDX, a youth environmental group, is urging Governor Kate Brown to direct Oregon’s recent influx of federal infrastructure money towards public transit, bike, and pedestrian transportation projects in an effort to reduce the state’s carbon emissions. “This funding is an opportunity to make serious […]
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Brighten Up the Heavy Vibes With These Portland-Made Wellness Gifts
’Tis the season for indulgence—and what’s better to indulge in than taking care of yourself and the people around you? Nothing! Even perpetual-optimists can admit that the vibes have been bad for the past two years (Five years? Ten years? Since Reagan introduced trickle-down economics? I’m not an optimist.) Cleanse those vibes—and the accommodating quarantine […]
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Good Afternoon, News: Olshey is Out, Oregon Scientists Test Poop for COVID, and TriMet Faces Historic Driver Shortage
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! Neil Olshey was fired Friday after a Blazers investigation found evidence of […]