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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POP QUIZ PDX: The Best Trivia Questions of 2025—Part Two!
See how much YOU remember about the weirdest and wildest happenings of 2025!
HAPPY NEW YEAR, BRAINY BRITCHES! 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 EVERYTHING that happened in the year 2025 in the thrilling “Part Two” of our trivia recap of […]
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Mercury 2025 Recap: The Top 10 Most Read Stories of the Year!
A failed National Guard takeover, Portland protesters in high gear, and City Hall shenanigans marked a very busy year.
It’s been a huge, busy 2025 for Portland, with a brand new 12-person City Council settling (and occasionally stumbling) into their new roles, important elections, Trump’s failed efforts to embed the National Guard in the city, and—as usual—Portland making headlines across the nation. And perhaps there’s no better way to remember 2025 than to check […]
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Good Morning, News: Oregon DOJ Goes After Planned ICE Facility, the Incomplete Epstein Files, and Girl… Nicki Minaj Needs HELP
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: Dairy Queen Chills, Hot New Unions, and the Best Trash of 2025
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: The Best Trivia Questions of 2025—Part One!
Test your noggin on the wildest and weirdest local events of the past year!
HELLO THERE, SMARTY PIE! 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 EVERYTHING (waves arms listlessly in the air) that happened in the year 2025! (LOOK. I know you’re trying […]
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Last Call: The Mercury Is Hiring a Managing Editor!
Update: The deadline for applications is now closed.
UPDATE, Jan 15: The application process for this position is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Original post: Whoopee-doo, great news: The Portland Mercury continues to grow like gang-busters, and we’re hiring a MANAGING EDITOR to join our smart, scrappy, kick-ass editorial team. Are YOU an organized person, with newsroom and preferably managerial experience (or […]
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Good Morning, News: Legacy Workers Slam Hospital’s Alleged Coddling of ICE, Blazers Comeback Win Over Warriors, and Trump’s Horrible Response to Rob Reiner’s Murder
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: A Cop Under Arrest, Nurses Cry Foul Against ICE and Management, and Let’s… Get… KRAMPY!
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: We Wish You a Merry Krampus!
See how well YOU score on this week’s holiday-themed local trivia quiz!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, BRAINY 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 this week we’ll be testing your knowledge on recent, local happenings, including… “Who is this Krampus person??” “What are those little plastic Santa things called?” And […]
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Good Morning, News: Portland Cop Arrested, Right-Wing “Journalist” 🙄 to Sue City, and a Triple Loss for Trump
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: ICE Facility Beware, a Big Change for All Ages Shows, and Why Hate Doesn’t Always Wear a Hood
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 […]