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.)
• Advocates, Transit Agencies Say Oregon Legislators' Transportation Package Proposal Falls Short
As the Oregon Legislature works on a major transportation package, advocates say it's crucial the final bill includes enough funding for public transit and safe streets— and, many say, the current framework doesn’t go far enough.
In this week's pile of gossip: Beckham family drama, Da Chicago Pope, and what's this? Martin Short and Meryl Streep sucking face? YES, MORE OF THIS PLEASE.
• With Vision Zero Resolution, City Councilor Wants Portland to Renew Traffic Safety Vows
Since Portland pledged to eliminate traffic fatalities in 2015, deadly crashes have hit 30-year highs. Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane wants the city to reaffirm its commitment to addressing the crisis.
• Boyfriends (Portland Trail Blazers) For Sale!
The Boyfriends—AKA the Portland Trail Blazers—are being put up for sale by long time owner, the Paul G. Allen Estate. And hear me out... what if we all pitched in and bought the franchise??
• Log Recognize Log: World Forestry Center Celebrates an Iconic Twin Peaks Character
Twin Peaks fans you are on notice! Portland's World Forestry Center has the Log Lady's log for a limited pop-up exhibition. And they're holding a Log Lady look-alike contest!
• Friendship Thrives in This Golden Age of Pathetic Men
Comedian Tim Robinson has based much of his career around embodying Midwestern-coded nobodies constantly begging the universe to turn off. If you love this, you will love Friendship.
Hyperpop’s enfant terrible Alice Longyu Gao and Berlin darling Nils Frahm are at it again, plus electronic music daddies, PNW favorites, and Portland music news!
• Album Review: A New Look at Old Joy
Yo La Tengo’s score for Kelly Reichardt’s Oregon-made indie classic Old Joy is out on vinyl for the first time via Mississippi Records.
• Pavements Is Not Just A Pavement Movie, It’s All Pavement Movies
Biopic, doc, concert, museum, musical—Alex Ross Perry's documentary contains five views of the '90s rock band winding around one another.
Kali Uchis kicks off her tour in Portland this August, Lorde will bring ultrasounds to the Moda Center, and the X Ambassadors pay a visit to the Crystal Ballroom for the 10th anniversary of their debut album. Get the hottest tix quick with TICKET ALERT!
His throuple blew up in his face, leaving him heartbroken. But after moving on, guess who comes crawling back? Dan Savage offers some solid advice in this week's SAVAGE LOVE!
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!
