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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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Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to See Thursday’s Geniuses of Comedy Show!

Ten of Portland’s funniest on one stage for one night only!
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You like laughing your guts out, right? Then you won’t want to miss the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2025, featuring Portland’s funniest people (and hilarious up-and-comers) all on one stage. And it’s all going down at Revolution Hall this Thursday, March 20!  Featuring top-notch stand-up from: Shain Brenden, Ally J Ward, Ben Harkins, […]

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Good Morning, News: Oregon’s Fed Employees in Limbo, King Fool Defies Court Order, and Dem Leaders Need a Kick in the Pants

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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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Meet the 2025 Mercury Geniuses of Comedy

Ten of Portland’s hottest stand-ups—with special guest Mohanad Elshieky!
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In case you haven’t noticed, Portland is a hotbed of comedic talent—one that’s been a springboard for the careers of such nationally recognized stand-ups as Ian Kamel, Shane Torres, Kyle Kinane, Matt Braunger, Ron Funches—the list does not stop. That’s why the Mercury is dedicated to spotlighting some of the best comedy Portland has to […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Righteous Protests, Dipshit Republicans, and Replacing Your Tesla!

See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun trivia quiz!
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CALLING ALL BRAINY BUTTS! 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 righteous local protests, dipshit Republicans, and picking out a car to replace your […]

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Good Morning, News: King Fool Flops Again, Protest Forces Schools to Protect Immigrant Kids, and Yippee! Our Spring Arts Guide Has Arrived!

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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 […]

Posted inSpring Arts 2025

Meet the 2025 Mercury Geniuses of Comedy

Ten of Portland’s hottest stand-ups—with special guest Mohanad Elshieky!
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The Mercury covers culture & art because we think all its various forms are—quite plainly—how people understand one another. Conversations about food, music, performance, and “weird” installation art provide touchstones to deepen friendships, create new connections, and better understand one another. If you appreciate the Mercury’s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making […]

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Good Morning, News: Oregon Takes on Greenwashing, Palestinian College Activist Arrested by ICE, and Canada Vows to “Drop Gloves” with Trump

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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: City Settles with Attacked Journalists, a Problematic Safety Response Team, and a Reminder to Sell Your Tesla

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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 Ru Paul, Monet’s Floating Worlds, the “And That’s Why We Drink” Podcast, 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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Good Morning, News: City Settles with Journalists Over Violent Cops, Lake O to Reopen to Public, and King Fool to Dismantle Dept. of Education

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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: King Fool’s Disastrous Meeting, Oregon’s Trump Voters are in “Find Out” Mode, and Don’t Forget to SELL YOUR TESLA!

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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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