Line 75 is one of the 20 TriMet bus lines that will see a reduction in service amidst staffing shortages. TriMet TriMet will reduce service on 20 of its 84 bus lines starting January 9 due to a shortage of bus drivers, the transit agency announced Friday. The reductions will decrease TriMet’s total bus service […]
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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Good Afternoon, News: Renters May Find Relief in Special Session, Portland Teachers Propose In-Person Learning Cuts, and COVID Pill Divides FDA Panel
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 union representing Portland teachers is asking the district to reduce in-person […]
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City Council Urged to Approve Purchase of Cooling Units for Vulnerable Residents Before Next Heatwave
Portland experienced three consecutive days of record-breaking heat during the June heat wave. Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County Portland City Council will consider approving an accelerated funding timeline Wednesday for a new program to protect vulnerable Portlanders during the next heatwave. According to the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF), the city’s voter-approved eco-energy fund which […]
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Oregon Lifts Outdoor Mask Mandate, Launches COVID-19 Testing Program in Schools
Schools throughout the state can opt-in to the Test to Stay program, which allows unvaccinated students to stay in school if they test negative for COVID-19 after possible exposure. Portland Public Schools Oregonians no longer need to wear masks in crowded outdoor settings, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced Tuesday. “This decision, which takes effect […]
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Good Morning, News: New Safe Rest Site, Zillow’s House Flipping Failures, and McCollum the Winemaker
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! Trail Blazer CJ McCollum is blazing a new trail (get it?) in […]
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Booster Shots Expected to be Approved for Oregon Adults This Weekend
Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County All adult Oregonians who received Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at least six months ago will be eligible to receive a booster shot starting this weekend. The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, Oregon’s immunization advisory board, is expected to approve expanded eligibility for booster shots at a Friday evening […]
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Good Afternoon, News: Booster Shots for All Adults Imminent, Gresham-Barlow to Review Police Officers in Schools, and the US Legal System at Work
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! Portland Public Schools In local news: • Portland anti-fascist activist Alexander Dial […]
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Portland School Board Decides Against Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines for Students
A PPS student getting vaccinated at a school vaccination clinic. Portland Public Schools The Portland Public Schools (PPS) board members agreed to postpone voting on a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students 12 and older for up to six months at their board meeting Tuesday night. The members cited Multnomah County’s high vaccination rates among school-age […]
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Good Afternoon, News: Portland Prepares for Winter Weather, Pandemic Supply Chain Woes, and NYE in NYC is Back!
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For Portland Restaurants Battling Supply Chain Disruptions, the Only Way Out Is Through
Fire on the Mountain takeout orders. Fire on the Mountain The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a tragic loss of life, a traumatic bonding experience, and—most annoyingly—a vocabulary lesson. Transmission. Social distancing. Asymptomatic. Herd immunity. Telehealth. The latest phrase on the tip of everyone’s tongue is “supply chain.” Supply chain issues are the reason […]
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Oregon Got $1.2 Billion in Transportation Funds From the Infrastructure Bill—and Most of It’s Going to Highways
Oregon Department of Transportation Thanks to last week’s passage of President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure package, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will receive an estimated $1.2 billion in additional federal funding over the next five years. While ODOT will spend the next four months determining where to allocate the influx of transportation dollars, […]
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Good Afternoon, News: Oregon Lacks Metrics for Unmasking, Sex Workers Oppose Kristof, and Uber Sued Over ADA Violation
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! Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County In local news: • Oregon doesn’t have a […]