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 […]
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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Good Morning, News: Homeless Sweep Turns Violent, a New “People for Portland,” and Trump Enflames LA Protests
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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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Police Cronyism, Gay Things to Do, and the Horny Fun of Fleet Week!
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: Mysterious Roller Rinks, Angry Birds, and Fleet Week Ahoy!
See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun trivia quiz!
AHOY THERE, SEXY 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 in this edition, we’re testing your knowledge on a variety of topics including local Trump failures, mysterious roller rinks, and look out, loins! FLEET WEEK IS […]
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Good Morning, News: Protesting ICE, King TACO’s Racist Travel Ban, and “Big, Beautiful Bill” Will Cost You $2 Trillion
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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Good Morning, News: Tips to Stop Trump, CC Slaughters Shutters, and Ukraine’s Devastating Sneak Attack on Russia
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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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: City Budget Battles, So Much Delicious Food, and Portland Has That “Sinking” Feeling
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: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Old-Timey Statues, Parades, and (Whoopsy…) PORTLAND IS SINKING!
See how well YOU score in this week’s super fun quiz!
HEY THERE, SMARTY BUTT! 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 in this edition, we’re testing your knowledge on a variety of topics including old-timey statues and amusement parks, your preferred method of perishing, and… oh, shit! […]
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Good Morning, News: Oregon Kills Trump’s Tariffs, Portland Police vs. Parks, and Elon Musk Leaves Washington in Disgrace 😂
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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Good Morning, News: Oregon “Karen” Faces $1M Lawsuit, Hillsboro Gets a Jollibee, and Elon’s “Space Cybertruck” Explodes for Third Time
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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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy Trivia Qs About Nightmare Sausages, Twin Peaks, and Let’s Buy Big Pink!
See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun trivia quiz!
GREETINGS, BRAINY BOTTOM! 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 in this edition, we’re testing your knowledge on a variety of topics including Twin Peaks character look-alikes, local nightmare sausages, and… wait… “Big Pink” is for sale? […]
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Good Morning, News: Shenanigans in Old Town, Council Reduces Bloated Police Budget, and Bad News for Christian Nationalists ✞ 😄
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 […]