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Good Morning, News: Brown Bans Large Gatherings, Trump Bans Flights From Europe, And a Little Local Justice

Stay up to date on Portland news and politics. Looking for fun? Here are the best Things to Do in Portland today. Trump delivered his coronavirus address from the Oval Office last night. Mark Wilson / Getty images Good morning, Portland! Large gatherings may be banned in Oregon, but we can still gather here in […]

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Good Morning, News: COVID-19 Now in Multnomah County, Biden Leaves Bernie Behind, and Trump’s Mueller Nightmare Returns!

Stay up to date on Portland news and politics. Looking for fun? Here are the best Things to Do in Portland today. Biden gets another boost from voters, leaving Bernie in the dust. Scott Olson / Getty News GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! And I’m holding on for dear life, won’t look down, won’t open my eyes. […]

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Good Morning, News: Local Artists Impacted by COVID-19, All Eyes on Michigan Primary, and Portland Politics Heat Up

Stay up to date on Portland news and politics. Looking for fun? Here are the best Things to Do in Portland today. Bernie Sanders participated in a coronavirus public health roundtable in Michigan yesterday. The primary election there today could have big implications for his campaign. Scott Olson /getty images Good morning, Portland! Are you […]

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Good Morning, News: Coronavirus Puts Oregon in State of Emergency, Shutters Italy, and Quarantines Ted Cruz

Stay up to date on Portland news and politics. Looking for fun? Here are the best Things to Do in Portland today. Passengers wear protective masks while waiting at Termini Central Station on March 8, 2020 in Rome, Italy. Marco Di Lauro / Getty Images Good morning, Portland! It’s official: We’ve got our first confirmed […]

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Good Morning, News: Some Better Oregon Coronavirus News, Judge Rips Bill Barr, and Warren’s Dog Steals Burrito (Still a Good Boy)

Stay up to date on Portland news and politics. Looking for fun? Here are the best Things to Do in Portland today. Striking back against the patriarchy, Warren’s dog Bailey steals and eats burrito. Chip Somodevilla / Staff / Getty GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Want you to take it like a thief in the night. Hold […]

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Good Morning, News: Pour One Out for Warren, Portland Shelters Prep for COVID-19, and Supreme Court Considers Abortion Rights (Again)

Stay up to date on Portland news and politics. Looking for fun? Here are the best Things to Do in Portland today. It’s very hard to find a photo of Elizabeth Warren in which she doesn’t seem to be expending all of her energy into making a salient and well-reasoned point. DREW ANGERER / GETTY […]

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Good Morning, News: Biden Gets Super Tuesday Boost, Good/Bad Coronavirus News, and Support Your Local Restaurants!

Stay up to date on Portland news and politics. Looking for fun? Here are the best Things to Do in Portland today. Biden gets Super Tuesday boost while Bloomberg goes bye-bye. David McNew / Stringer /Getty GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! They say my lip gloss is cool, my lip gloss be poppin’. I’m standin’ at my […]

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Good Morning, News: Super Tuesday, Coronavirus Advice, and the Oregon Republican Walkout Is Still Going Strong

Stay up to date on Portland news and politics. Looking for fun? Here are the best Things to Do in Portland today. This dog likes Elizabeth Warren’s comprehensive plans, but will probably vote for Bernie because he’s got a better shot at winning the nomination. Sandy Huffaker / Getty Images Good morning, Portland! Happy Super […]

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Good Morning, News: Mayor Pete Bows Out, Coronavirus Creeps Closer, and Remember Puerto Rico?

Stay up to date on Portland news and politics. Looking for fun? Here are the best Things to Do in Portland today. Scott Olson / Getty Images Good morning, Portland! It’s March, which meansโ€”suuuurpriseโ€”it’s going to be cold and rainy today. Fortunately, it’s perfect weather for a day quarantined inside with the coronavirus. Pete’s Out: […]

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Good Morning, News: Prepping for Coronavirus, City Blames Police Shooting Victim, and Christian Sentencing Phase Begins

Stay up to date on Portland news and politics. Looking for fun? Here are the best Things to Do in Portland today. Quanice Hayes HAYES FAMILY Good morning, Portland! PSSTTT: You can pick up a new issue of the Mercury today! Here are the headlines. Closer to Home: Health officials are growing concerned that the […]

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