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Jeremiah Hayden

Jeremiah Hayden reports on housing, homelessness, and other issues affecting Portlanders. He's lived in Oregon nearly all his life, and in Portland since 2001. 
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PCC President Faces Scrutiny For College’s Use of Her Trademarked Branding

A complaint filed with state ethics commission raises alarm over Adrien Bennings’ potential for personal gain through public position.
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On the heels of two Portland Community College (PCC) staff unions ending their dual labor strikes, a new complaint over potential conflicts of interest could ensnare the school’s president. Students, staff, and at least one of the college’s board members recently raised concerns that the school’s unclear relationship with G7 Enterprises LLC—a private company registered […]

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Good Morning, News! PCC Strike May Impact International Students, Klamath Salmon Return 👏, House to Consider Senate DHS Bill, ICE at Airports 🤓, and Wikipedia Bans AI Content 👍

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: It looks pretty clear out from now until Sunday, when some showers are expected. That’s the […]

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Local Homeless Service Provider Regroups After Fires

Three recent fires left Hygiene4All with major setbacks. The blazes compound recent funding losses as the nonprofit sees an uptick in need.
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A local nonprofit that helps homeless Portlanders access showers, survival supplies, and community care is trying to regroup after a series of fires left the location unable to operate. Hygiene4All operates beneath the Morrison Bridge in Southeast Portland. But four fires since last November—three since early February—have left the organization unable to provide their full […]

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Good Morning, News: Chuck Norris Dies, City Councilor Sends Very Spicy Emails, Homeless Services Org Needs Support After Four Recent Fires, and Buzzfeed Let AI Prompt Its Downfall

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland:  Spring has finally arrived! That means you Portlanders can get your short shorts out and put […]

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Good Morning, News! Moda Center Lobbyists’ Money Grab, Crappy Willamette News, π Day, Iran War Going According to God’s Plan (Horribly), and NYC Mayor Condemns Anti-Muslim Rhetoric (We Do Too)

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland ☕ : The heavy rain continues into today, so grab your raincoat and stay out of […]

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Good Morning, News! State Transpo Bill Passes, Tear Gas Lawsuit Continues, Portlanders Protest War, Bovino’s Comeuppance?, and Word of the Day: “Jettatura” (No Reason)

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: It’s looking to be rainy for a few days, but a bit on the warmer side, […]

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Good Morning, News: Detention Facility Fee Shenanigans, Hip New Moda Center $$$, Mamdani Gets Trump to Release Student AND Housing $$$, Clintons Questioned Over Epstein

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: It is beautiful out today and we at the Mercury hope you get to enjoy it one […]

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