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Good Morning, News: Portland Is Already Too Hot, the Heritage Foundation’s New Project, and About the Supreme Court “Shadow Docket”
“I Have One Daughter” is such an apt anthem for US politics.
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Good Morning, News: ODOT is Broke, Elon Musk Made an AI Girlfriend, and Sen. Wyden Wants to Unmask ICE
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]
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Good Morning, News: Another Black Man Dies During Police Arrest, “ICE Barbie” Calls Out Portland, and Trump Flip-Flops on Ukraine
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]
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Good Morning, News: Memorials for Michael O’Callaghan, Happy Birthday Moo Deng, and Sen Merkley Will Run Again
Happy Birthday, you glorious wet baby.
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“A Loss for Society”: Friends and Family Honor “Folk Hero” Mike O’Callaghan, Who Died Last Month
O’Callaghan, an eccentric, “unique thinker,” ran to be the mayor of Portland twice, and was a fixture in many advocacy circles.
Michael O’Callaghan, a well-known Portland activist who ran for mayor last fall, died on June 18 after he was hit by a MAX train while attempting to bike across the tracks at Southeast Division and 8th Avenue. O’Callaghan was 81 years old, and by all accounts, he squeezed everything out of those years. He was […]
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POP QUIZ PDX: Of Mascots… and MONSTERS!
See how well YOU score on this week’s monstrous local trivia quiz!
HELLOOOO BRAINY PANTS! It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And here’s another summertime edition of classic POP QUIZ questions from the past, where we’ll be testing your knowledge on how much YOU know about… local mascots! Monsters! […]
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With Federal Grants on the Line, Portland Leaders Weigh Whether to Comply With Trump’s Anti-DEI Directives
City administrator says Portland currently relies on $387 million in federal grants. The city stands to lose federal money if it doesn’t slash its equity-focused programs.
The city of Portland has steadily tried to resist federal policy directives from the Trump administration, particularly regarding immigration, civil rights, and protections for LGBTQ+ residents—until now. On Wednesday, City Administrator Michael Jordan’s office announced a series of “tough decisions” city leaders are facing, as they risk losing hundreds of millions in federal funds if […]
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Good Morning, News: Governor Bans Cellphones in Classrooms, Military Infiltrates an LA Park, and Weather Service Cuts Scrutinized After Deadly Texas Flooding
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! Summer is in full swing, which means longer days, […]
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Good Morning, News: Thousands of Illegal Fireworks Reported, 27 Girls & Staff Killed in Texas Flood, and Tesla Stocks Tumble Again Thanks to Musk
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]
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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Faces Lawsuit Over Forced Hijab Removals
Two Muslim women arrested last year after a protest were forced to remove their hijabs and were photographed in front of men. A new lawsuit alleges jail deputies violated the women’s civil rights.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is suing the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office for civil rights violations, after deputies forced two Muslim women to remove their hijabs and then photographed them without their head coverings in 2024. Serine Abuelhawa and her sister Marjannah Hassan were arrested in June 2024 after taking part in a peaceful […]
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Good Morning, News: Hakeem Jeffries Determined to Derail a July 4 Budget Bill Signing Using a ‘Magic Minute’ Filibuster
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! There’s plenty to look forward to. Today, we’re in […]