One of my favorite blogs, Hitchcock Geek, happens to be produced by Portlander Joel Gunz. I suggest that its local production is a coincidence because it was only after reading the blog for a few months that I clicked on the “about” tag and realized I could probably figure out a way to actually go […]
Matt Davis
Matt Davis was news editor of the Mercury from 2009 to May 2010.
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Chasse Trial Moved After 2010 Primary
The federal trial related to the 2006 death in police custody of James Chasse has been rescheduled to June 2010, according to the court docket this afternoon. The case was scheduled for a 13-day jury trial starting on March 16, but has now been moved to a longer 16-day trial, starting on June 1. The […]
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Read The Goddamn News
GRIDLOCK Money, Environmental and Political Woes Stall Big Bridge. CRYING OVER SPILT MILK Anti-tax “Dairy Farmer” Campaign Sours. THE HOLY TRINITY Three, no, Make That Four, Vie for Saltzman’s Seat. GET OUT OF OUR RIVER Big Business Resists City’s Willamette Regulation Plans. BRETT SUPERSTAR HOUSES, OR PARKS? Which Should Nick Fish Fund With a 2010 […]
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OLD TOWN BURGER KING TO GET $8.9MILLION MAKEOVER!!! This is such incredible news, it’s ridiculous. SUPERTAX!!! British bankers are furious that any bonus they get over GBP40,000 this year will be taxed at 50%. Entitled, moi? AFGHAN WOMEN PROTEST KARZAI!!! He’s not doing enough to stem corruption, they say. Although it came out “hmmh herhh […]
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The Holy Trinity
Three Vie for Saltzman’s Seat
Three vie for City Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s council seat.
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Get Out of Our River
Big Business Resists City’s Willamette Regulation Plan
Big business resists city’s plan to better regulate the Willamette
River.
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Straight Woman Auctions Right To Marry
“I’m an unmarried heterosexual woman,” writes Jamie Frevele, on eBay. “And since I probably won’t be using my right to get married, I would like to give it away. I would like to sell it to the highest bidder and donate the proceeds to an organization that supports LGBT rights since the government designed to […]
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Minnis: Alleged “Inappropriate Interactions”
The Statesman Journal has more this afternoon on the investigation of John Minnis, former boss of the state’s Department for Safety Standards and Training: On Tuesday, Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s office released a copy of a Nov. 23 letter from the governor’s chief of staff, Chip Terhune, placing John Minnis on leave. The letter said Minnis […]
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Tweet Pics of Spencer Burton’s Samba?
City council candidate Spencer Burton just called—he’s headed down to PSU with a samba band called—if I heard correctly—Tap Water. They should be down there in about 45 minutes, for about an hour and a half, and he’ll be gathering signatures and giving a speech. It’s the Mercury‘s press day, which means we’re all hands […]
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BREAKING: Mary Volm For City Council?
Mary Volm, an outspoken backer of the effort to recall Mayor Sam Adams, appears to be lining up for a run for city council. VOLM: RECALL BACKER, FORMER SPOKESPERSON FOR THE CITY A Facebook page called “We Love Mary Volm! Volm For City Council 2010!” popped up over the last few days. Its administrators include […]
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BOMBS IN BAGHDAD!!! Kill over 100. WESTERN CULINARY SIN-STITUTE!!! A judge approves a class action suit against the Portland cooking school, on the basis that it may have overstated claims about the value of its programs: Western Culinary charges $18,000 to $41,000 for 30- or 60-week culinary and hospitality programs, according to the suit. Most […]