Wm. Steven Humphrey

Wm. Steven Humphrey

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.)

Classic Humpy!

Crying Wolf: If Portland Tourism Dies, You Can Thank Downtown Business Interests and the Police

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A Note from the Mercury’s Editor: Eyes and Hearts

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Wm. Steven Humphrey’s Adventures in Newspapering: My Corporate Overlords

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More by Wm. Steven Humphrey

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Traffic Safety Woes, Return of the Log Lady, and Boyfriends (AKA Blazers) for Sale!

Newsblast! Today 7:45 AM

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Traffic Safety Woes, Return of the Log Lady, and Boyfriends (AKA Blazers) for Sale!

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Alex Edelman, Faun, and Coffee and Cigarettes!

Free Tickets! Thu 1:19 PM

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Alex Edelman, Faun, and Coffee and Cigarettes!

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Baker Lockout, More PCEF Drama, and... "Bottoming for Jesus"? 👀

Newsblast! May 11 7:15 AM

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Baker Lockout, More PCEF Drama, and... "Bottoming for Jesus"? 👀

Wm. Steven Humphrey

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Alison Moyet, Pub Choir, The Bouncing Souls, and MORE!

Free Tickets! May 8 11:44 AM

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Alison Moyet, Pub Choir, The Bouncing Souls, and MORE!

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Pop Quiz PDX May 8 9:50 AM

POP QUIZ PDX: To Jollibee or Not to Jollibee... Is That Even a Question?

See how well YOU score on this week's sassy-ass local trivia quiz!

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: The Incompetent Dictator, All-You-Can-Eat Sushi, and Our May Election Endorsements!

Newsblast! May 4 7:10 AM

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: The Incompetent Dictator, All-You-Can-Eat Sushi, and Our May Election Endorsements!

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See American Football, George Clanton, and the Rose Festival CityFair!

Free Tickets! May 1 10:30 AM

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See American Football, George Clanton, and the Rose Festival CityFair!

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NOW HIRING: Art Director for the Portland Mercury and The Stranger!

Housekeeping Apr 28 11:28 AM

NOW HIRING: Art Director for the Portland Mercury and The Stranger!

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Forest Park Controversy, a Local Landmarks Quiz, and Your Guide to Portland FUN

Newsblast! Apr 27 7:36 AM

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Forest Park Controversy, a Local Landmarks Quiz, and Your Guide to Portland FUN

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Darlingside, Juno Birch, Portland Cello Project, and MORE!

Free Tickets! Apr 24 12:20 PM

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Darlingside, Juno Birch, Portland Cello Project, and MORE!

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The Best of POP QUIZ PDX: How Much Do YOU Know About Portand's Top Landmarks?

Pop Quiz PDX Apr 24 9:50 AM

The Best of POP QUIZ PDX: How Much Do YOU Know About Portand's Top Landmarks?

See how well YOU score in this week's super sassy trivia quiz!

Wm. Steven Humphrey

The Mercury Presents: The Portlander’s Guide to FUN!

City Guide 2025 Apr 24 4:00 AM

The Mercury Presents: The Portlander’s Guide to FUN!

Turn your frowns upside down(s) with our roadmap to finding the good time you deserve.

Wm. Steven Humphrey

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Peek at Pizza Week, Replacing the Easter Bunny, and Cops Love Their Tear Gas 'n' Robots

Newsblast! Apr 20 7:29 AM

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Peek at Pizza Week, Replacing the Easter Bunny, and Cops Love Their Tear Gas 'n' Robots

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Sean Kuti and Egypt 80, Foxy Shazam, Molly Lewis, and MORE!

Free Tickets! Apr 17 11:00 AM

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Sean Kuti and Egypt 80, Foxy Shazam, Molly Lewis, and MORE!

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Naughty Landlords, Bizarre Doughnuts, and It's Time to Fire the Easter Bunny!

Pop Quiz PDX Apr 17 9:50 AM

POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Naughty Landlords, Bizarre Doughnuts, and It's Time to Fire the Easter Bunny!

See how well YOU score on this week's super fun trivia quiz!

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Massive March, a Police Accountability Hero, and Not-So Hygienic Recycling

Newsblast! Apr 13 7:26 AM

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Massive March, a Police Accountability Hero, and Not-So Hygienic Recycling

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Deafheaven, Dawes, Momma, and MORE!

Free Tickets! Apr 10 11:57 AM

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Deafheaven, Dawes, Momma, and MORE!

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Unhygienic Recycling, the "Witch's Castle," and the Shittiest Pizza in the World! 🤮

Pop Quiz PDX Apr 10 9:50 AM

POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy-Ass Trivia About Unhygienic Recycling, the "Witch's Castle," and the Shittiest Pizza in the World! 🤮

See how well YOU score on this week's super fun local trivia quiz!

Wm. Steven Humphrey