The Mercury's Favorite Books of 2024

On this list, revolutionary writings share space with Portland zombies and memories of the Barefoot Contessa

What’s the “Holiday” in Holiday Beers?

Local brewers describe the secret ingredients that put their beers in the holiday spirit.

Commissioning Change

Why did Portland decide to adopt its unique commission form of government more than 100 years ago? You can blame a hurricane and lots of corruption.

Commissioning Change

How did Portland decide to adopt its unique commission form of government? You can blame a hurricane.

You Can’t Capture Arlene
Schnitzer’s Vast Art Legacy

Fountain of Creativity tries to show how a growing city
and artistic scene developed and evolved.

You Can’t Capture Arlene Schnitzer’s Vast Art Legacy

Fountain of Creativity tries to show how a growing city and artistic scene developed and evolved.

Tracing the History of Queer Spaces in Portland

Silverado was once Flossie's; Lowensdale Park was once a place to cruise—take a brief dive into a history of our city's queer spaces.

Queer Bars in Portland, a History

Silverado was once Flossie's; Lowensdale Park was once a place to cruise—take a brief dive into a history of our city's queer spaces.

Oregon’s Mark O. Hatfield Was a Fascinating Political Figure—But in a New Biography, He’s a Snooze

Robert Evans’ After the Revolution: A Vision of a Splintered US Future (With Nudist Cyborg Super-Soldiers)

Book Review: Rajneeshpuram Digs Into the Behind-the-Scenes Dirt of the '80s Oregon Rajneesh Cult

People Want to Read Changing the Narrative, PSU's Graphic Novel Comic Collection About Student Homelessness

People Want to Read Changing the Narrative, PSU's Graphic Novel Comic Collection About Student Homelessness

Lost Portland Uncovers Not Only Dead Buildings but the History of Portland's Arsonist Firefighter

Ryan North's Long View Perspective in How to Invent Everything Curves Towards Hope For Humanity