TXKING/GETTY IMAGES Gov. Kate Brown has decided to truncate the prison sentences of 57 Oregonians especially vulnerable to COVID-19—nearly three months after COVID-19 was first detected in an Oregon prison. Incarcerated adults must meet a stringent list of requirements to qualify for early release, even in the midst of a global pandemic. According to a […]
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Multnomah County Will Reopen Friday—Despite New Data Showing Uptick in Hospitalizations
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director Pat Allen speaking at a Thursday press conference. Governor Kate Brown Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that, due to what appeared to be a relatively stable rate of people in Multnomah County being hospitalized due to COVID-19, she has allowed the county to move into the first phase of reopening […]
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Good Morning, News: A New Police Chief, A Night of No Tear Gassing, and Oregon COVID-19 Infections Reach New Peak
We need your help. The economic fallout of the coronavirus has threatened our ability to keep producing the Mercury. If you’re able, please consider donating to the Mercury. Wm. Steven Humphrey Good morning, Portland! I want to take a moment to encourage you all to vote for Portland chef Gregory Gourdet in the Top Chef: […]
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Inmates at Portland Prison Accuse Staff of Retaliation for COVID-19 Lawsuit
ImageSource / Getty Images As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the situation inside Oregon’s state prisons—and the consequences inmates face for speaking out—is only getting worse On May 29, Steven Stroud testified in a federal court case against Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC), alleging that Oregon’s prison system neglected to prevent inmates like him from […]
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Today’s Coronavirus News: Washington County in Phase One, an Unemployment Nightmare, and 100,000 Deaths Makes Trump “Sad”
In Oregon, our ancient unemployment system has left 200,000 without their first check. Joe Raedle / Getty News Here’s your daily roundup of all the local and national news about COVID-19. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • As of today, Oregon has a total of 4,086 positive […]
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Good Morning, News: Oregon Unemployment Still Lagging, Multnomah Sets Reopening Date, and SpaceX Stays Grounded
We need your help. The economic fallout of the coronavirus has threatened our ability to keep producing the Mercury. If you’re able, please consider donating to the Mercury. It’s almost like… a metaphor or something. Joe Raedle / Getty images Good morning, Portland! The weather is going to reach the high 80s today, so head […]
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Multnomah County Could Reopen as Soon as June 12
Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury at a March press conference. Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County Multnomah County will request permission next week from Gov. Kate Brown to enter the first stage of reopening area businesses to the public. At a Wednesday afternoon press conference, Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury said the county plans on submitting […]
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Today’s Coronavirus News: More Than 100,000 Americans Have Died Due to COVID-19
As of today, more than 100,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Just think of the people who would still be alive if Trump weren’t president. Drew Angerer / Getty Images Here’s your daily roundup of all the local and national news about COVID-19. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it […]
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TriMet Fare Enforcement Decreases, But Continues, During Pandemic
A TriMet fare enforcement press event held last year. blair Stenvick TriMet fare enforcers issued fewer citations for people riding without a ticket in April than in any month in the last five years. TriMet board member Ozzie Gonzalez didn’t give the exact number during at a Wednesday morning board meeting, but said there had […]
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Today’s Coronavirus News: Family Parties Cause COVID Spike, States that Reopened Too Soon, and Trump Golfs as People Die
As national death toll rises to 100,000, Trump tackles the problem by playing golf. Leon Neal / Getty News Here’s your daily roundup of all the local and national news about COVID-19. (Like our coverage? Please consider donating to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • According to the Oregon Health Authority, the state currently […]
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Good Morning, News: Clackamas Reopens, Biden Wears Mask, and Portland Runoffs Begin
We need your help. The economic fallout of the coronavirus has threatened our ability to keep producing the Mercury. If you’re able, please consider donating to the Mercury. Clackamas county Good morning, Portland! Time to shake off the three-day weekend haze, walk from your bed to your couch, and get to work! Here are the […]
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The Mercury Cheer Up Club: Putting Laughs Into Your Frown Hole
Public restroom manners count… even at the Overlook Hotel. Twitter Screen Shot Congratulations, you made it to FRIDAY—which was no small feat since this week FREAKING SUCKED BALLZ. However, you can now relax because the Mercury Cheer Up Club has arrived on the scene with a treasure trove of laughs and amazements culled from today’s […]