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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: We Wish You a Merry Krampus!

See how well YOU score on this week’s holiday-themed local trivia quiz!
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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

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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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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: ICE Facility Beware, a Big Change for All Ages Shows, and Why Hate Doesn’t Always Wear a Hood

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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: TV Star Sightings (and Arrests), Historical A-Holes, and Choose Your Celebrity Santa!

See how well YOU score on this week’s brainy, local news & entertainment quiz!
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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 this week we’ll be testing your knowledge on recent, local big events, including TV stars in the news (and in jail), famous assholes in Oregon history, […]

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Good Morning, News: Wilson’s Failed Campaign Promise, Another Court Loss for Trump, and “Kill ‘Em All” Hegseth Accused of War Crimes

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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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POP QUIZ PDX: Embarrassing ICE, Oregon on Film, and the Best Thanksgiving Side Dish EVAAAR!

See how well YOU score on this week’s brainy, local news & entertainment quiz!
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LET’S GO, TRIVIA BABIES! 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 big events, including the always embarrassing clowns of ICE, award-winning Oregon movies, and YOUR vote for […]

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Good Morning, News: Billups Pleads “Not Guilty,” Feds Steal Newport’s Rescue Helicopter, and Portland Chicken Sues 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 […]

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Portland’s Swimming in Hypocrites, Blazers Get Annoying (On Purpose), and Winter Has Landed! 🛬🥶

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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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Meet the Mercury’s Newest Publisher, James Deeley!

(Look… if you’ve been reading or advertising with the Mercury for the last 22 years, you probably already know him!)
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Hear ye, hear ye! Let the trumpets sound and the confetti fall, because the Portland Mercury is thrilled to announce our newest publisher… James Deeley! Now you may be wondering: What is a “publisher” and more importantly, what is a “James Deeley”? I’m here to happily answer those questions.  A publisher is the mama bear […]

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Good Morning, News: Trump Launches Another Desperate Appeal, ICE Kidnappings Up 550 Percent, and Epstein’s Damning Emails

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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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POP QUIZ PDX: Sex, Drugs, and Jazzercise! 💅

See how well YOU score in this week’s drug-and-aerobics fueled trivia quiz!
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WHAT 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 this week we’ll be testing your knowledge on last week’s big events, including public aerobics, Trump’s continuing humiliation at the hands of Portland, and everyone’s fave […]

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