ILLUSTRATION BY MICHELLE MRUK [Happy pre-Halloween! All week long the Mercury will be publishing classic tales of local Halloween horror from our archives, as well as brand spankin’ new (and creepy) pieces… this one is from our 2019 special feature in which we investigated Portland’s most terrifying places.—eds] Portland is home to many so-called “haunted” […]
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It’s the Mercury’s 2021 Fall Arts Guide: Art Is Political!
“If anything I do, in the way of writing novels (or whatever I write) isn’t about the village or the community or about you, then it is not about anything. I am not interested in indulging myself in some private, closed exercise of my imagination that fulfills only the obligation of my personal dreams—which is […]
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It’s the Mercury’s 2021 Fall Arts Guide: Art Is Political!
“If anything I do, in the way of writing novels (or whatever I write) isn’t about the village or the community or about you, then it is not about anything. I am not interested in indulging myself in some private, closed exercise of my imagination that fulfills only the obligation of my personal dreams—which is […]
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UPDATED: Portland Police Shoot and Kill a Man in Lloyd Neighborhood
A view of the crime scene, looking South on Grand at the corner of Hassalo. Alex Zielinski A Portland police officer shot a man Thursday evening near NE Grand and Holladay Street, according to a Portland Police Bureau (PPB) press release. The victim was transported to the hospital where he later died. No officers were […]
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Submit Your Short Documentary to Our New Film Fest, SCOOP!
Calling all filmmakers, journalists, and amateur Nancy Drews! Do you have a great scoop? What about an interesting take? Is it time to scream your singular truth? Are you ready to give the world a reality check? Have you been working on a non-fiction story during the endless hours of quarantine? Well, get it on […]
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Submit Your Short Documentary Film to our New, Fun Festival, SCOOP!
Calling all filmmakers, journalists, and amateur Nancy Drews! Do you have a great scoop? What about an interesting take? Is it time to scream your singular truth? Are you ready to give the world a reality check? Have you been working on a non-fiction story during the endless hours of quarantine? Well, get it on […]
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Introducing SCOOP! Submit to Our New Documentary Short Film Festival!
Calling all filmmakers, journalists, and amateur Nancy Drews! Do you have a great scoop? What about an interesting take? Is it time to scream your singular truth? Are you ready to give the world a reality check? Have you been working on a non-fiction story during the endless hours of quarantine? Well, get it on […]
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The Mercury is Hiring a Staff Writer/News Reporter! But Hurry, Deadline is This Sunday, March 28!
Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty images UPDATE: The application process for this position has ended. Thanks to everyone who applied! Good news: The Portland Mercury is hiring! We’re looking to add a full-time staff writer to our small, dynamic team—known locally for smart, deep, and accessible journalism and culture writing. This position will be primarily […]
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The Mercury is Hiring a Full-Time News Reporter/Staff Writer! Application Deadline is This Sunday!
Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty images Good news: The Portland Mercury is hiring! We’re looking to add a full-time staff writer to our small, dynamic team—known locally for smart, deep, and accessible journalism and culture writing. This position will be primarily focused on breaking news, short-form reporting, and news roundups, but would also provide opportunities […]
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Now Hiring: Staff Writer/News Reporter Wanted for the Mercury!
Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty images Good news: The Portland Mercury is hiring! We’re looking to add a full-time staff writer to our small, dynamic team—known locally for smart, deep, and accessible journalism and culture writing. This position will be primarily focused on breaking news, short-form reporting, and news roundups, but would also provide opportunities […]
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Now Hiring: The Mercury is Looking for a Staff Writer/News Reporter! Could That Be YOU?
Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty images Good news: The Portland Mercury is hiring! We’re looking to add a full-time staff writer to our small, dynamic team—known locally for smart, deep, and accessible journalism and culture writing. This position will be primarily focused on breaking news, short-form reporting, and news roundups, but would also provide opportunities […]
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Now Hiring: The Portland Mercury Is Seeking Applicants For a Staff Writer Position!
Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty images Good news: The Portland Mercury is hiring! We’re looking to add a full-time staff writer to our small, dynamic team—known locally for smart, deep, and accessible journalism and culture writing. This position will be primarily focused on breaking news, short-form reporting, and news roundups, but would also provide opportunities […]