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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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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Naughty Landlords, Bizarre Doughnuts, and It’s Time to Fire the Easter Bunny!

See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun trivia quiz!
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WHAT’S THE DEETS, MARSHMALLOW PEEPS? 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 naughty landlords, Trump-inspired bullshit, and… congrats! You get to hire a replacement […]

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Good Morning, News: Houseless Numbers Jump, OSU Student Sues Trump, and Cops Throw Everything at Homeless Man (Except Kitchen Sink)

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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: REI Apologizes for Licking Trump’s Boot, Protecting U of O International Students, and King Fool Threatens CBS

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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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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Deafheaven, Dawes, Momma, and MORE!

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Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Unhygienic Recycling, the “Witch’s Castle,” and the Shittiest Pizza in the World! 🤮

See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun local trivia quiz!
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WHAT’S UP, 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 unhygienic recycling, the mysterious “Witch’s Castle,” and (in honor of the Mercury‘s upcoming […]

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Good Morning, News: Local Hero of Police Reform Dies, Trump Targets U of O Students, Stocks Take Another Unnecessary Tumble

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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: Portland Shows Up for “Hands Off!” Protest, Feds Target U of O Student, and Stock Market Suffers an “Orange Monday”

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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: Tesla Takedown Day, ODOT is Cash Poor, and Trading Cards Make Capitalism Fun Again!

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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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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See the Psychedelic Poster Show at PAM, Ichiko Aoba, Finom, and MORE!

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Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Sketchy Public Markets, Dipshit Politicians, and That Deeply Stupid “Uncle Sam” Billboard!

See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun local trivia quiz!
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HOWDY DO, 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 sketchy “Portland Sunday Markets” (in Gresham?), dipshit Republicans doing dipshit things, and what […]

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Good Morning, News: Oregon AG Goes After RFK, a “Portland Sunday Market” that Sells Drugs, and Trump’s “Liberation Day” Fails Spectacularly

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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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