Abe Asher

Abe Asher covers city news, politics, and soccer for the Portland Mercury. His reporting has appeared in The Nation, VICE News, Sahan Journal, and other outlets.

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Mon, Jan 24, 2022

Good Afternoon, News: More COVID Testing, Questions About Kristof, and Supreme Court to Weigh Affirmative Action

by Abe Asher

Fri, Jan 21, 2022

"He Was Too Good to be True": Diego Valeri Says Goodbye to Portland

by Abe Asher

Wed, Jan 19, 2022

Good Afternoon, News: Charges Against Bean Dropped, Wheeler Nominated for "Clown of the Year," and Voting Rights Bills Expected to Fail

by Abe Asher

Tue, Jan 18, 2022

Good Afternoon, News: Unions File Complaint Against City, Proud Boy Toese Arrested, and COVID Numbers Fall in Northeast

by Abe Asher

Wed, Jan 12, 2022

Good Afternoon, News: Hemp Can Help Fight COVID, Pay Dispute at County, and Housing Costs Rise Again

by Abe Asher

Tue, Jan 11, 2022

Good Afternoon, News: New Metro Councilor, Tigard-Tualatin Schools Move Online, and Students Organize for COVID Safety

by Abe Asher

Fri, Dec 17, 2021

Fred Meyer and QFC Workers Begin Week-Long Strike

by Abe Asher

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

Fred Meyer, QFC Workers Are Prepared to Strike Friday

by Abe Asher

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

They, and We, Showed Up: The Timbers and the Heartbreaking MLS Cup

by Abe Asher

Thu, Dec 9, 2021

The Timbers Host MLS Cup on Saturday. Here's What To Expect.

by Abe Asher

Fri, Nov 26, 2021

How Will Oregon Address Its Growing Affordable Housing Crisis?

by Abe Asher

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

Last-Minute Negotiations Avert Planned Kaiser Healthcare Workers Strike

by Abe Asher

Mon, Nov 8, 2021

Thorns Fans Are Still Waiting For "Organizational Change" After Riley Scandal

by Abe Asher

Thu, Nov 4, 2021

Oregon Kaiser Healthcare Workers Announce a November 15 Strike

by Abe Asher

Mon, Nov 1, 2021

Former Goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc Named New Portland Thorns General Manager

by Abe Asher

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