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.)
Police: Two People in East Portland Shot by Federal Agents
US Border Patrol agents shot and injured two people in Portland on Thursday, one day after a woman in Minneapolis was shot and killed by federal agents prompting national protests.
⢠New Lawsuit Seeks $1.18 Million For Man Imprisoned For an Overdose Death That Never HappenedÂ
A Portland man is suing several government entities, alleging he served prison time for causing a fatal overdose that never happened.
⢠POP QUIZ PDX
In this weekâs entertaining local trivia quiz: realistic fake IDs, questionable New Yearâs resolutions, and Donald Trumpâs Parade of Ding-Dongs and Door Knobs ! (AKA the parade that never ends. đ) See how well YOU score!
⢠Literary Portland for Palestine Plans Readings, Still Asks Literary Arts To Divest
A call for Portland Book Fest to divest from banks that profit from the destruction of Palestine has grown into a collective that programs events to raise awareness across the city. An upcoming event presents an opportunity to hear the winner of the 2024 National Book Award for Poetry.
â˘Â Mayor to Force Some Homeless Portlanders from Alternative Shelters in February
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson is planning to exit some homeless residents from the cityâs alternative shelters, instead referring them to emergency overnight shelters and day centers.
â˘Â Mercury Music Picks
If you think January is slow for music in Portland, think again! This, the first Mercury Music Picks of the year, is packed to the brim with music and (music) film. You just have to choose your own adventure from these 10+ local events!
â˘Â SAVAGE LOVE
Itâs another edition of Savage Love âQuickiesâ in which Dan answers your sexiest Qs lickity-split! Including: trauma turn-ons, sweet chastity (belts), a life without kink, and lots more!
⢠Oregonâs New ID Scanning Law: What Changed on January 1
Oregon stores can now swipe your driverâs license or ID every time you buy alcohol or cannabis, even if youâre 65 years old and clearly not a teenager trying to score beer.
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 moolahâso please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!
