Ho-ho-HELLO, Mercury lovers! Like it or not, it’s the holiday season. And I just wanted to temporarily slide into your sweet brain to say TWO THINGS… THING ONE: You are a wonderful, thoughtful person, and you are both important and needed. Like everyone else at the Mercury, you are in the “Give a Crap Club” […]
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A Mushy Holiday Love Note from the Mercury’s Editor… to YOU ❤️
Ho-ho-HELLO, Mercury lovers! Like it or not, it’s the holiday season. And I just wanted to temporarily slide into your sweet brain to say TWO THINGS… THING ONE: You are a wonderful, thoughtful person, and you are both important and needed. Like everyone else at the Mercury, you are in the “Give a Crap Club” […]
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Discover Fantastic Gifts (While Shopping Local) with the Mercury’s HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!
Calling all holiday gift givers! You love giving gifts, AND supporting the local small business community, right? Well, this holiday season you have a choice where to spend your money. Through the haze of Black Friday ads for corporate retailers and 2nd-day-air delivery promises, if you look closely enough, you can find LOTS of local […]
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Good Morning, News: Police Continue to Break City Rule, Lack of Pediatric Beds Force Drastic Measures, and US Takes On England in World Cup Today
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! If you’re thinking of contributing to capitalism today, please […]
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Find the Perfect (Local) Present with the Mercury‘s HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!
Calling all holiday gift givers! You love giving gifts, AND supporting the local small business community, right? Well, this holiday season you have a choice where to spend your money. Through the haze of Black Friday ads for corporate retailers and 2nd-day-air delivery promises, if you look closely enough, you can find LOTS of local […]
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Hey Gift Givers! Shop Local with the Mercury‘s Holiday Gift Guide! 🎁
Calling all holiday gift givers! You love giving gifts, AND supporting the local small business community, right? Well, this holiday season you have a choice where to spend your money. Through the haze of Black Friday ads for corporate retailers and 2nd-day-air delivery promises, if you look closely enough, you can find LOTS of local […]
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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Public Claps Back Against Wheeler’s Homeless Plan, Violent Cop Settlements Keep Growing, and Trivia About… Portland’s Rampaging Elephants?
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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Portland Police Once Again Withhold Name of Officer Who Shot Member of the Public
Friday’s shooting by a cop is the third time this year that Portland police have refused to make public the officer’s name.
Update, December 9: The Portland Police Bureau has released the name of the officer responsible for shooting Jeremy Rieck, two months after the incident. According to the bureau, the officer who shot Rieck is named Jonah Gellman. An investigation by the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office concluded that Gellman’s actions were not criminal, meaning Gellman […]
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AFSCME Accuses County Commissioner Meieran of Retaliating Against Union
The union claims Meieran cut off support after AFSCME endorsed her opponent in the November election.
The largest public employee union in Multnomah County has accused County Commissioner Sharon Meieran of threatening to undermine labor negotiations in retaliation for not receiving the union’s political endorsement. “The fact that Commissioner Meieran would use her position in County Government to leverage electoral support is pathetic,” said Fred Yungbluth, president of Oregon American Federation […]
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FREE TICKETS TUESDAY: Enter to Win Tix to See Pop-Up Magazine and Super Diamond!
Who’s ready to see some shows? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts—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 […]
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Good Afternoon, News: City to Pay Off Complaining Cop, Damp Weather Helps Oregon Firefighters, and Ukraine Forces Embarrass Putin
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 AFTERNOON, PORTLAND! Here’s hoping the air quality is better for you […]
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FREE TICKETS TUESDAY: Enter to Win Tix to See Everclear and “Celebrating Billy Joel”!
Who’s ready to see some shows? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts—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 […]