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 your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.)
• Portland Elections Office Investigating Rene Gonzalez For Using Taxpayer Funds on Wikipedia Edits
The Portland Elections Office is investigating potential campaign finance violations from City Commissioner and mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez. The investigation surrounds Gonzalez's use of city funds to update his Wikipedia page.
How much do YOU know about Portland? 🤔 Let's find out in this week's sassy-ass edition of the funnest trivia quiz in town! See how well you score! 🧠
• Lack of Oversight in Police Training Seminars Raises Alarms
As police agencies work to implement de-escalation tactics and reduce lethal use of force, experts say unregulated, private training could thwart that. Two upcoming Oregon conferences will feature a trainer who emphasizes a "warrior" approach to policing.
Modest Mouse are celebrating a 20th anniversary, Dandy Warhols are celebrating a 30th, and Jane's Addiction and Love and Rockets are celebrating... coming to Portland! Get these hot tix and more with TICKET ALERT.
• Hurry Up and Eat... the Mercury's BURGER WEEK Ends Sunday! 🍔😋
ICYMI: The Mercury's delicious BURGER WEEK is happening right now! But it ends TODAY, so hurry-hurry!
Thanks to the nonprofit Depave, a once-sketchy intersection in SE Portland is getting a makeover. Depave has a permit to operate a makeshift skate plaza at SE 7th and Sandy through the summer—but a more permanent transformation is in the works.
• Foo Fighters Rock the Hell Out of Portland's New 30,000-Seat Stadium
Last week, Providence Park unveiled her new, stadium-show look. She's simultaneously louder than a sports game (bass! fireworks!) and a great place to have your face rocked off.
• Your Guide to Tomato Season in Portland
It's tomato season! Glorious, juicy red orbs are everywhere, and we've gathered some delicious options from local eateries worth your time, from tomato toast to pasta pomodoro to pizza.
• Meet Your Portland 2024 Mayoral Candidates
With eight weeks until ballots go out, there’s been a shakeup in the Portland mayor’s race. Marshall Runkel withdrew. Entering the race is long-shot candidate Martin Ward, 33, a self-described "house bum" who'd like to repeal the city's new charter.
His attempts at spontaneous sex are ANNOYING. Why is he doing it, and how can she get him to STOP? Dan Savage issues a ruling in this week's column!
WOW, THAT IS A LOT OF GOOD READIN'. I hope you didn't have any other plans this weekend! Dig in, and remember: Producing all this hard work costs moolah—so please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!
