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Good Morning, News: Starbucks Bosses Accused of Union Busting, Canby Book Ban Caused by Two Naggy Parents, and Disturbing Taylor Swift and Dalai Lama News
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Good Morning, News: Tennessee State Reps Expelled Over Gun Control Protest, Clarence Thomas Received Undisclosed Gifts, and a Portland Art Collective Makes Environment Advocacy Fun
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Good Morning, News: Students Walk Out, New Apartments (and Hope) for Homeless Black Portlanders, and Unhinged Republicans on Parade
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Good Morning, News: A Tight Charter Reform Deadline, People for Portland Back on Their Bullshit, and Two Big Wins for Progressives
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! In weather-ville, you can expect a dry morning followed […]
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Good Morning, News: Trump’s Impending Mugshot, College Basketball DRAMA, and Oregonians Can Breathe All Over Each Other in Hospitals Again!
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Good Morning, News: Good/Bad News for Portland Homicide Rates, Idaho Hates Oregon’s Legal Weed Biz, and Happy Trump Arraignment Week (for Those Who Celebrate)
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Good Morning, News: Trans Day of Visibility, Trump Is the First US President Indicted on Criminal Charges, and Lawmakers Try to Fix Measure 110 Again
• It’s Transgender Day of Visibility
• Donald Trump is the first US president to be indicted on criminal charges
• Portland Street Response workers condemn Commissioner Gonzalez’s tent ban.
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Good Morning, News: Portland Street Response Workers Condemn Tent Ban, Light Pole Drama, and Narcan on Store Shelves This Summer?
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Good Morning, News: Lawmakers Consider Tougher Rent Control, Idaho Hates Women, and Nashville Shooter Legally Purchased a LOT of Guns
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Good Morning, News: TriMet Wants Buses Away from Stalled Freight Trains, Vice Principal Caught Up in Sex Sting, and ChatGPT Could Diagnose Your Pet’s Ailment
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Good Morning, News: Kotek Slams Wheeler’s Homeless Plan, Thorns Crush Pride in Season Opener, and More Trouble for Musk’s Failing Twitter
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