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Wm. Steven Humphrey

Bang bang, choo-choo train, let me see you shake that thang.

Wm. Steven Humphrey is the editor-in-chief of the Portland Mercury and has held the job since 2000. (So don’t get any funny ideas.)
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“Secretary of War” Pete Hegseth Issues Order to Activate Oregon National Guard in Portland

The order, which Hegseth said should be “effective immediately” calls for 200 guard members and is designed to stay in place for 60 days. 
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Following threats made by President Trump on Saturday to send additional troops to “war ravaged Portland,” in order to presumably protect the ICE facility from what he called “Antifa and other domestic terrorists,” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued a memo today, Sunday, September 28, instructing “200 members of the Oregon National Guard to be […]

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Portlanders Fight for Gaza, House Parties Ahoy, and the Rapture That Wasn’t

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GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It’s the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being “the last to know,” then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to […]

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What to Expect After Trump Threatens to Send Additional Troops to “War Ravaged” Portland

The president issued a new warning to Portland on Saturday morning—one that is sure to face legal challenges.
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In an early Saturday morning post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote that he will be sending troops to “protect war ravaged Portland” as well as the city’s ICE facility from those he called “Antifa and other domestic terrorists.” More troubling still, the president also authorized his agents to use “full force, if necessary.” This announcement […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: What If They Gave a Rapture, and Nobody Came?

Plus Trump insults, celebrity typewriters, and boy band danger in this week’s fun trivia quiz!
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HELLOOOO, SMART STUFF! It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week we’ll be testing your knowledge on celebrities who love Portland, dipshit presidents who HATE Portland, and… wait. Did the rapture happen, and I missed it? […]

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Good Morning, News: Mayor Brings Back Camping Ban, Councilors Want to Unmask ICE, and the New Blazers Ownership Deal Hits a Bump

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If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]

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Good Morning, News: Christian Nationalists Hold Memorial/Pep Rally, Lillard Thrills Fans, and Trump Won’t Keep Portland’s Name Out of His Mouth

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If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and […]

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: ICE Breaks City Rules, Merkley’s Trip to the West Bank, and the Punkiest Punks Around!

Catch up on the Mercury articles you may have missed this week!
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GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It’s the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being “the last to know,” then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: Mount St. Helens Panic, the Latest Charlie Kirk Hypocrisy, and Hell is a Mall Food Court!

See how well YOU score on this week’s sassy-ass trivia quiz!
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  CALLING ALL SMARTY BRAINS! It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week we’ll be testing your knowledge on the most recent panic over Mount St. Helens, the continuing hypocrisy surrounding Charlie Kirk, and which famous […]

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Good Morning, News: ICE Violates City Rules, Portland’s Budget Woes Deepen, and Jimmy Kimmel Yanked Off the Air by the Cowards at ABC

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If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]

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Good Morning, News: Expand Sunday Parkways, Oregon Honors (Ugh!) Charlie Kirk, and Blazers Stay Alive Thanks to… Panda Express?

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If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and […]

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Transportation Woes, Your House Is Full of Spiders, and Our New Fall Arts Guide Has Arrived! 🎉

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GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It’s the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being “the last to know,” then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: A Powell’s Books Controversy, the Spider in Your Bedroom, and What Chores Should We Give the Invading National Guard?

See how well YOU score on this week’s snappy trivia quiz!
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CALLING ALL SMARTY BRAINS! It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week we’ll be testing your knowledge on a Powell’s Books controversy, that spider that’s currently watching you while you sleep, and what chores should we […]

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