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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UPDATED: Following Massive Daytime Downtown “No Kings” March, Protesters Gassed at ICE Facility
Feds also fired less-lethal munitions at the crowd as Portland Police declared a riot.
[Editor’s Note: What follows is live reporting of the very large demonstration that took place on Saturday, June 14 at Portland’s ICE facility on SW Macadam. Scroll to the bottom of this article to read all the entries in order.] Update Sunday 7:30 am: Portland Police reported this morning that they made three arrests at […]
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Introducing the Portland Mercury’s New Staff Writer, Lindsay Costello!
She birdwatches and plays hammered dulcimer in her spare time.
Hi, everybody! I’m Lindsay Costello, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the Portland Mercury’s new staff writer. I love covering all things arts-related for the Merc, and couldn’t be happier to take on this role. I moved to Portland from central Florida in 2014 and attended the Oregon College of Art and Craft, where […]
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Good Morning, News: PPB Patrolling ICE Protests, Secretive Raids in Newberg, and Israel Just Bombing the Shit Out of Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. Good Morning, Portland: Portland Water Bureau’s Drinking Water Quality Report has probably hit your real world mailbox—long story short, our water rules. Let’s get into some news! IN LOCAL NEWS:• Portland […]
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POP QUIZ PDX: Deceptive Dems, Dragon Boat Draggin’, and the Best Auction EVARRR!
See how well YOU score on this week’s super-fun trivia quiz!
HELLLOOOO, SMARTY BUTT! 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 in this edition, we’re testing your knowledge on a variety of topics including deceptive Democrats, dragon boat draggin’, and will you buy my stuff when I die? […]
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Good Morning, News: More Asylum Seekers Arrested in Portland, Trump and his Allies Double Down on ICE Protest Crackdown, and Elon Musk Attempts to Mend Some Ties
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: Oregon Legislature Wipes Medical Debt From Credit Reporting, RIP Sly Stone, and the Rise of the Democratic Socialists, Explained
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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With Newfound Sway in City Hall, Portland’s Democratic Socialists Hope to Redefine the City’s Priorities
Amid a local budget crisis and national chaos, Portland DSA has big goals. For the first time, it also has a group of allies on City Council.
How do you solve a problem like an unprecedented city budget deficit? Over the last few months of budget planning, Portland leaders suggested a host of ways to close the roughly $93 million gap, from closing community centers and cutting positions in the Urban Forestry department, to slashing parks maintenance funds. To members of the […]
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Good Morning, News: Homeless Sweep Turns Violent, a New “People for Portland,” and Trump Enflames LA Protests
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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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Police Cronyism, Gay Things to Do, and the Horny Fun of Fleet Week!
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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Good Morning, News: Musk Trump Tweet War, Twee Portland Imagination Aquarium, and Watch Out for the Heat Wave (and Tweeny Turtles)
As Twitter’s AI maid Grok explained “public narratives often differ from verified facts.”
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POP QUIZ PDX: Mysterious Roller Rinks, Angry Birds, and Fleet Week Ahoy!
See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun trivia quiz!
AHOY THERE, SEXY BRAINS! 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 in this edition, we’re testing your knowledge on a variety of topics including local Trump failures, mysterious roller rinks, and look out, loins! FLEET WEEK IS […]