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 […]
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: Judge Bans Portland Troop Deployments, Mayor Wilson is Mad at City Council, and Trump Pardons Butthole Giuliani
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: Mystery Fires, Rent Continues to Be Too Damn High, and Portland Parks 4EVAH!
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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Good Morning, News: ICE Emergency Declared in Washington County, an Astonishing Blazers Comeback, and Nancy Pelosi Claps Her Way Into Retirement
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: Judge Once Again Pauses Portland National Guard Deployment, Terrible Polls Haunt GOP Before Election Day, and Trump Ordered to Pay SNAP Benefits
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: The Unwelcome Return of the Camping Ban, Vote for Parks, and ICE Zombies!
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: Haunted Portland, Celebrity Axe Murderers, and the ICE Facility of the DAMNED!
See how well YooOOOOOooou score on this week’s terrifying trivia quiz! 👻
GREETINGS, TRIVIA NERDS. 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 shocking ICE revelations, creepy coach crimes, and celebrity axe murderers! (Do I need to […]
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Good Morning, News: Feds Have TERRIBLE Day in Court, Kotek Sends $5 Million to Food Banks, and Trump Resumes Nuclear Tests (What Could Go Wrong?)
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 (UPDATED): Investigators Find Little Evidence of Arson in Avalos Fire, Police Crack Down on ICE Protesters, and Trump Chooses Ballroom Over Hungry Americans
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 Massive “No Kings,” Blazer Coach in Biiiiig Trouble, and a New Way to Meet People/Lovers/Hookups
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: No Kings Mania, Moist Pumpkins, and Throwin’ a Party at ICE Town!
See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun trivia 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 this week we’ll be testing your knowledge on last week’s big events, including the honkin’ HUGE No Kings March, French legal terms, and the local heroes […]
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Good Morning, News: Blazer Coach Arrested in Mafia-Connected Sports Betting Scheme, a National Guard Update, and Trump Takes Wrecking Ball to White House
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 […]