HEY THERE, BUSY BEE! Look, it's completely understandable that since you've been SO busy, you may have missed some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! So while you're lounging about this weekend, catch up on the knowledge you need by reading some of these A+++ Mercury articles! (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 your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.)
• What Will Oversight Look Like For PPB's New Gun Violence Team?
"I want to make sure we’re not just a team whose purpose is PR and publicity and selling something without actual oversight." https://t.co/AO5ZdBiy65
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 16, 2021
A new county report points to Oregonians’ lack of experience with extreme heat and communication failings as reasons for the June heatwave’s high death toll. The county is currently developing ways to improve its future extreme heat responses. https://t.co/YsMAV9kxMT
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 18, 2021
She's not into hubby's MFM threesomes anymore. Does she have Dan Savage's permission to stop being so "GGG"? Find out in the latest edition of SAVAGE LOVE!https://t.co/rHQFwkhJyY
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 18, 2021
• POP QUIZ PDX: Entertain Your Brain with the August 19 Edition of Portland's Fave Quiz!
Hey smarty brains! It's time for the latest edition of POP QUIZ PDX, loaded up with sassy, fun trivia Qs about the latest political scandals, weirdo local history, and this week's subjective question about Enchanted Forest! 🧙‍♂️https://t.co/hzuHYDypP7
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 19, 2021
• Gov. Brown Requires Oregon Educators to Get Vaccinated
All Oregon K-12 staff must get vaccinated, Gov. Brown announced Thursday. You can watch Brown’s live announcement here: https://t.co/fL0oV8tmUh
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 19, 2021
• Portland Nabisco Workers Enter Second Week of Strike
Why are Portland Nabisco workers are on strike? @abe_asher has the answers: https://t.co/ktcNwXomfZ
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 19, 2021
• Black Portlanders Reach Settlement With Club Owner Over Racial Discrimination Lawsuits
Ray Peterson was turned away from Lenahan's club for wearing "too many chains." So he sued.
"The crazy thing is that [Black Portlanders] experience this kind of thing so often, it was second nature to me. We think it’s a normal way to be treated."https://t.co/W8XWPwDx5J
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 19, 2021
• As Oregon Hospitals Exceed Capacity, Which COVID Patients Will be Prioritized?
With COVID-19 hospitalizations expected to exceed Oregon’s hospital capacity in September, healthcare leaders will have to decide which COVID patients to prioritize. https://t.co/N55ae7Htix
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 19, 2021
• Oregon Refugee Resettlement Agencies Brace for an Influx of Afghan Refugees
Thousands of Afghan nationals will be seeking US asylum in the coming months. While Oregon will welcome them, can local refugee agencies handle the surge? Our @alex_zee explores the challenges, and offers suggestions on how you can help.https://t.co/SSKZTIQH4y
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 20, 2021
WOW, THAT IS A LOT OF GOOD READIN'. I hope you didn't have any other plans this weekend! Dig in, and remember: Producing all this hard work costs moolah—so please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!
