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Where To Go To Cool Off During Portland's Heat Wave

Cooling centers reopen Wednesday during state of emergency due to high temps. County health officials warn of toxic algae blooms in Willamette River. 

Election Results: Julia Brim-Edwards Wins County Commissioner Race

Amid low turnout, voters rejected an eviction defense measure, but renewed a children's levy. A school board candidate who dropped out of the race secured more than 40% of the vote.

Portland Transportation News 2022

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Portland Police News 2022

The Mercury's top police stories from the past year.

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Portland Housing News 2022

The Mercury's top housing stories of the past year.

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Portland Criminal Justice News 2022

The Mercury's top criminal justice stories from the past year.

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Top Stories of 2022

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Looking Ahead 2022

Top stories to keep an eye on in 2023.

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What a New Portlander Should Know

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The Sanest Arguments Against Fluoride...

...And Why They're Still Wrong

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Changing Its Stripes

In the First Congressional District, Choose Avakian to Replace Wu

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Oh, What a Night

Change Has Come to America

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Freedom of the Press?

Mayor's Office Wants Media Out of His Committees