If you have had a closely guarded hippo baby name for most of your life, this is your chance to use it.
This morning’s Good Morning News has a lot of animal stories in it. It’s unintentional, but we don’t regret it.
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Good Morning, News: FBI Raid Trump’s Estate, One Heat Death, and the “Mental Health Pandemic” Hits Oregon Kids Hard
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! We’re back to more typical summer weather today with […]
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Good Morning, News: A Peek Back at Pickathon, Portland Parks Welcome Cancerous Weedkiller, and Senators Pass Significant Climate Bill
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! You made it through another scorching weekend to be […]
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Good Morning, News: Arrest Made in Sean Kealiher Murder Case, Unaccountable Cops Get a Pass, and Good News for Battered Dems
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! Get ready for another jump in temperatures with a […]
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Good Morning, News: Anti-Racist Training for Coaches, NFL Pushes for Stronger Punishment, and Oregon’s Housing Shortage
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! Goooooood morning, Portland! If you’re feeling thirsty on this lovely Thursday, may […]
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Good Morning, News: Kansas Defends Abortion, Rats Love Cars, and Can Nick Kristof Really Return to the New York Times?
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! High of 87? THAT’S NOTHING. BRING IT. There’s still two weeks left […]
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Good Morning, News: Anti-Vaxxers Target Salem Restaurant, Expanding Portland’s Bike Infrastructure, and a Tale of Two Erics
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, P-town! My apartment actually cooled down enough overnight to make […]
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Good Morning, News: A Historiclly Hot Week, Oregon’s First Gubenatorial Debate, and Fatal Kentucky Floods
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! Goooood morning, Portland! You made it through another unbearably hot weekend and […]
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Good Morning, News: Heatwave Crushes the Poorest, First Gubernatorial Debate Today, and Beyoncé’s New Album Dropped SQUEEEEEEEEE! 🐝 🍋 💖
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! You’re in for another HOT ONE today, my friends, […]
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Good Morning, News: Another Police Shooting, Suspected Heatwave Death, and Everything You Need to Know About Monkeypox
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! I hope you’re staying cool (physically) and safe. Here […]
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Good Morning, News: Portland Stays Hot Through Saturday, Don’t Take Two Plan B, and Cats Are the Enemy (of Birds)
Poland lists house cats as an invasive species. OHSU tests Plan B effectiveness. And a Portland comic book shop makes good. It’s Good Morning News!
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Good Morning, News: Where To Cool Off Today, Heatwave Evictions, and Ukrainian Refugees Can’t Afford to Take Refuge
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! Today is the Big Heat day, with temps expected […]