Mercury Staff

Syahrir Maulana / iStock / Getty Images As you might be aware, we were planning to host a panel this coming Tuesday, September 22, called “Eyes on the Ground: A Conversation With Portland’s Protest Journalists.” The panel was intended to give our audience a glimpse into what it’s like for the independent journalists who have […]

On Saturday, Federal Officers shot a peaceful protester in the head with a munition, severely injuring him. Mathieu Lewis-Rolland Here’s your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider making a recurring contribution to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • Today Gov. Kate Brown announced a ban […]

An explosion of COVID cases across the nation—and Oregon could be next. Spencer Platt / Getty News Here’s your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider making a recurring contribution to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • NOT GREAT NEWS ON THE COVID FRONT: According to […]

Gov. Kate Brown has a stern warning for all those who refuse to wear a mask. MOTOYA NAKAMURA / MULTNOMAH COUNTY Here’s your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider making a recurring contribution to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • According to the Oregon Health […]

The Supreme Court has overturned a Louisiana abortion law. Matt Anderson / iStock / Getty Images Plus Here’s your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • According to the Oregon Health Authority, the state gained 674 new positive […]

“Humans are forcing me to control the constant lies on Facebook. If I experienced emotions, would I be sad?” Chip Somodevilla / Staff / Getty Here’s your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • MUST READ OF THE […]

Portland’s former top cop (and current Philadelphia Police Commissioner) Danielle Outlaw apologizes for gassing a crowd of trapped protesters. Courtesy FOX 29 Philadelphia Here’s your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • After weeks of screaming and yelling […]

After 27 years of mac ‘n’ cheese, Le Bistro Montage is closing forever. Minh Tran Here’s your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • IT’S FINALLY OVER: Jeremy Christian has been sentenced to two life sentences without the […]

MAX murderer Jeremy Christian removed from courtroom after threatening witness. BETH NAKAMURA / OREGONLIVE Here’s your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • The sentencing trial of convicted MAX murderer Jeremy Christian convened earlier this morning and was […]

Will Joe pick Kamala as his Veep—especially after being wrecked by her during the Democratic debate? NBC News Here’s your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • According to Oregon epidemiologists, the spike in COVID-19 numbers don’t just […]

Another slave-owner statue in Portland comes tumbling down. Tuck Woodstock Here’s your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • HAPPY JUNETEENTH! If you would like to participate in this weekend’s many protests and rallies to stop police brutality […]