[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] It’s a goddamned privilege to live in Portland Oregon. If 55 yos are complaining about dumbfuck 22 yos voting yes for the goddamned Oregon Historical Society (read society, shudder) just know that you’re wrong, and cut […]
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Cop Union Alleges City Councilor Interference in New Police Oversight System
Councilor Sameer Kanal was invited to present at a meeting of the Community Board for Police Accountability. The Portland Police Association is crying foul.
City officials say they’re evaluating complaints made by Portland’s largest police union against a city councilor. On March 19, Aaron Schmautz, president of the Portland Police Association, fired off a memo to Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, City Administrator Raymond Lee III, and other top city administrative staff, alleging District 2 City Councilor Sameer Kanal had […]
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SAVAGE LOVE: Straight Up
Penises: You like ’em or you don’t, right? Turns out it’s a bit more complicated than that.
Dear Readers: I’m off this week. So, let’s enjoy — and perhaps relitigate — this column from July 12, 2022. — Dan I’m a cis woman in her 30s who lives on the East Coast. I’ve been in an LTR with the same cis man for 12 years. No issues there at all! But we are […]
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Good Morning, News: Kotek’s Increasing Unpopularity, Fans Flock to Portland Fire, and Trump vs. the Gas Pumps
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!👋 While we should stay alert for those sneaky, intrusive spring clouds, we should be looking forward to a mostly […]
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The Mercury’s May 2026 Election Endorsements
Grab a pen and your ballot, and let’s get to voting!
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
[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!
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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 […]