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Good Morning, News: Oregon (and the World) Is on Fire, A Pause on Data Centers in Hillsboro, and Mitch McConnell Still Trying to Combat “Dead” Allegations

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! The weather is set to be in the high 70s today. We’re one spark away from being engulfed in smoke, so enjoy […]

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Good Morning, News: Portland’s “Daddy” Issues, Mass Shooting in Seattle, and Elon Musk Loses His Trillionaire Status (Boo-Hoo-Hoo)

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! After a brief, weekend-long cloudy respite, the sun returns today and for most of the week, with highs in […]

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Good Morning, News: WNBA Portland Fire, New Oregon Forest Fires, and This Weekend’s World Naked Bike Ride Promises to Be Fire 🔥

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! It’s staying hot today with highs of 84, but it’ll cool off for the next few days over the weekend. That’s the […]

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Good Morning, News: Mayor Wilson Casts First Tie-Breaker and Is Subsequently Labeled “Daddy,” and Your Chance to Name a Baby Porcupine (Daddy?)

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! I have enjoyed screaming about weather with you. If you were doing full-on Goofy screams at the sky when it started raining […]

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Good Morning, News: Locals Beef With PBOT Over Burnside, State Won’t Prosecute Over Elections Violations, and Trump Wants to Tariff Your Medications

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]

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Good Morning, News! Trump’s H-E-Double-Hockey-Stick Tariffs, Climate Change: So Hot Right Now, and Local Landlord May Need Real Job

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! It’s looking to be a hot one today with highs of 96 and a 35 percent chance of rain if these weather […]

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Good Morning, News: Portland Celebrates E-Bikes and Pride, Moda Center Drama Continues, and Spain Wins World Cup

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! It’s going to be hot today and even hotter tomorrow and Wednesday, with a heat advisory taking effect tomorrow morning at 10 […]

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Good Morning, News: Moda Center Controversy Hits Fever Pitch, Feds Discover Suspect in “Poo-Poo Bug” Outbreak, and Trump’s Latest Lie-Filled Speech

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! After suffering through yesterday’s cloudy, thunderstorm-y weather—well, I was suffering anyway, and… don’t my feelings matter?—you can expect sunnier […]

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Good Morning, News: Lightning in Portland, Hegseth Questions Military Testosterone, and Trump Talk Tonight to Reveal New Confusions

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! Whomst amongst you is READY FOR SOME RAAAAAAAAIN? If you were out and about last night (on a Wednesday? You degenerate.) you may […]

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Good Morning, News: Another Man Dies After ICE Encounter, NBA Commissioner Warns Moda Center Talks Are Off Track, and New York Halts New Data Centers

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]

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Good Morning, News: ICE Kills Man in Maine, A Portland Tire Nightmare, and Scammers Are Everywhere, For Those With Eyes to See

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! I hope everyone’s day is off to a good start. It’s gonna be a hot one, with temps in the high 80s […]

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Good Morning, News: Mayor Wilson Gets Fined, and Sam Neill, Lindsey Graham, and Nutmeg the Cat are No More

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! 👋 If you love unspeakably sunny days, have I got the week for you! Expect clear skies and tons […]

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