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The Mercury’s May 2026 Election Endorsements

Grab a pen and your ballot, and let’s get to voting!
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This year’s primary election on May 19, 2026 will see voters choose Democratic and Republican nominees for governor, state legislative seats, and Congress. Ballots will also include several Multnomah County judicial races, a few Metro Council seats, a labor commissioner, and local revenue measures. Helpful hint: If your ballot is missing any of the above […]

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Talked Out

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[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] I don’t want to go to work today. Got a new hire to train who won’t shut up long enough for me to teach him anything. Kinda feel like I’m being silenced all over. Always stuck […]

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Happening NOW: The Delicious Fun of the Mercury’s PIZZA WEEK!

Creative one-of-a-kind slices from 70 of Portland’s best pizza chefs!
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Pizza in the morning, pizza in the evening… the Portland Mercury‘s PIZZA WEEK IS BACK! It’s your chance to try slices and pies from some of the best in the biz. Plus, cannabis pairings and deals from our buds at Nectar, if you’re into that kinda thing (we are)! Happening NOW from April 20-26, Portland […]

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Kicked to the Curb: Substance Abuse Patients Ordered to Leave As Treatment Center Abruptly Closes

Without warning, an inpatient drug treatment facility temporarily shuttered, leaving nearly 50 women scrambling for a place to go. For some, the knee-jerk decision cost them their sobriety.
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In December, Molly finally got tired of running from the law. She checked herself into a drug treatment center in Northeast Portland. Last Friday, she was just three weeks away from completing her treatment program when she and the other patients were called into an emergency meeting. “I was told on Friday at 5:30 pm […]

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: PoMo Staff Gets Screwed, the Return of Turn! Turn! Turn!, and Glorifying the Elk

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GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It’s the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being “the last to know,” then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to […]

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Business as Usual at North Portland Scrapyard, Despite Years of Environmental Violations 

Auto dismantler NW Metals has amassed more than $550K in state fines over the past decade and continues to operate without proper permits. The business has tested the bounds of Oregon’s environmental enforcement.
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Update: April 6: The Oregon Attorney General’s Office announced Monday that a motion has been filed requesting a contempt hearing for NW Metals, on behalf of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The motion alleges the scrapyard owner violated a 2021 court injunction requiring the company to comply with Oregon environmental law. NW Metals […]

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Good Morning, News! US Fighter Jet Downed, AG Pam Bondi Out, NASA’s Moonshot, Measles in PDX, New County Homelessness Director

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: The Weather app forecasts sort of nice weather this weekend followed by truly nice weather next […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Win Tix to Huntertones, Stephen Lynch, Guitar, and MORE!

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Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events; our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: The Best of “Know That Portland!”

See how well YOU score in this week’s sassy, snappy trivia quiz!
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HELLO SMARTY BUTTS! It’s time to put your brainy-brain to the test with this edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And since I’m waaaaay too busy to write a new column this week, let’s find out how “Portland smart” you are in our “Best of ‘Know That Portland’ Quiz,” which includes public bathrooms, witch’s […]

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Good Morning, News: Tens of Thousands Attend “No Kings” Protest, Another Disappointed Right-Wing Influencer, and Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran’s Drinking Water 

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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 and […]

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Good Morning, News! PCC Strike May Impact International Students, Klamath Salmon Return 👏, House to Consider Senate DHS Bill, ICE at Airports 🤓, and Wikipedia Bans AI Content 👍

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: It looks pretty clear out from now until Sunday, when some showers are expected. That’s the […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Fred Cole’s Birthday Celebration, Nina Flowers, Christone Kingfish Ingram, and MORE!

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Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making […]

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