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Councilor Mitch Green Suggests Borrowing Money from PCEF to Fund Parks
Green’s proposal comes as Mayor Keith Wilson floats deep cuts to Portland Parks & Recreation to fill a budget shortfall.
As Portland leaders grapple with a major citywide budget shortfall, some have sought potential relief from one of the city’s most prosperous initiatives—the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF). The fund, which collects a 1 percent tax on local sales at large retailers to pay for carbon reduction projects, has found major financial success […]
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THE TRASH REPORT: Roller Coasters (Political) & Roller Coasters (Literal), Plus Jeremy Renner, Kristen Stewart, and a Very Weird Content Warning
Hello, and welcome to another Trash Report! I am Elinor Jones. Wow, I just saw that this Nikon photography account on Instagram got a pic of all of us in a tree together (I’m the one whispering): Imagine that’s still us and I am reading you all of the following: Dumpster Nation President Trump had […]
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Photos: Thousands of Portlanders Fill Pioneer Square on May Day 2025
Sandwiched between two other pro-worker, anti-Trump rallies, the square drew the day’s largest gathering.
Thousands of Portlanders flooded into Pioneer Courthouse Square on May 1 to celebrate May Day, AKA International Worker’s Day, and more generally, protest cruel and unlawful actions by the Trump administration. Sandwiched between two nearby gatherings, the Pioneer Square event was brief, running from 4:30-6 pm. It drew those attending an earlier march at Portland […]
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Good Morning, News: Thousands Rally for May Day in Downtown Portland, Mike Waltz “Promoted,” Trump Targets NPR and PBS (Again)
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: Well, bless your sweet cocktail; it’s almost Highball Week. Did you know that I came up with that name, based on some story about Lunch Poems poet Frank […]
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Good Morning, News: Oregon Republicans’ TERRIBLE Idea, Musk Slinks Away from DOGE, and It’s May Day, Hooray!
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 and […]
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Good Morning, News: Ways to Celebrate May Day, Gretchen Whitmer and Trump Share a Controversial Embrace, and Ron Wyden Isn’t Helping Us Beat the Gerontocracy Allegations
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! Temp check: We’ll be in the high 60s today. […]
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Good Morning, News: Canada’s Surprise Left Turn, Oregon’s Clampdown on Cashless Businesses, and the White House Meltdown Over Amazon’s Tariff Transparency
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! Today’s forecast says we’ll get sunshine later this afternoon through […]
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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Forest Park Controversy, a Local Landmarks Quiz, and Your Guide to Portland FUN
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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Be a Hero in Your City!
How to be civically engaged and care for your community in the age of Trump.
[Read all of the articles in our Portland Fun Guide HERE! Looking for a print copy? Look at this handy-dandy map!—eds.] For many, Donald Trump’s second term in office has been a dizzying descent into chaos. The unraveling of our federal government, and disregard for the Constitution is unconscionable. It’s also been a stark reminder […]
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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Peek at Pizza Week, Replacing the Easter Bunny, and Cops Love Their Tear Gas ‘n’ Robots
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: Maryland Senator Meets with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Alleged Mass Shooter the Son of Local Police, Could a Trail Blazer Win DPOY in 2025?
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! There’re still a couple days left in Pizza Week—don’t forget to snack! IN LOCAL NEWS:• Portland Trail Blazer Toumani Camara is in the running for NBA Defensive Player […]