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: Presidents’ Day Protests, Mayor’s Questionable Homelessness “Facts,” and DOGE Wants to Peep Your Tax Returns
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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As Oregonians Take to the Streets to Protest Trump Policies, Oregon’s Attorney General is Turning to the Courts
Oregon has signed on to five multi-state lawsuits challenging recent presidential executive orders on birthright citizenship, DOGE, federal funding, and health care.
Update, February 14: As of Friday, February 14, a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order to block the withholding of federal funds from health institutions that provide gender-affirming care. Originally published: Wednesday, February 12 As protesters descended on the Oregon State Capitol last week to protest a litany of executive orders from the Trump […]
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New Housing Committee Takes on Portland’s Affordability Crisis
City Councilor Angelita Morillo says she’ll introduce a policy to ban anti-competitive rental price-fixing software.
Portland city councilors provided inklings of their first legislative work this week, signaling their intent to address construction permitting, rental pricing, and residential vacancy rates as key tools to address the city’s housing affordability crisis. The first round of Portland City Council policy committee meetings kicked off Monday, laying the groundwork for how the city’s […]
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UPDATE: Multnomah County to Open Two Additional Warming Shelters; Extend Hours During Winter Storm
No one will be turned away, and free rides are being offered to shelters.
UPDATE FRIDAY FEB 14: Multnomah County officials have announced they will be extending the hours of all eight warming shelters currently in operation following yesterday’s winter storm. All shelters will remain open today (Friday, Feb 14), through at least 10 am tomorrow (Saturday, Feb 15). Officials are also looking for volunteers to help staff the […]
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POP QUIZ PDX: Featuring… the Trump Firehose of FAILURE
Don’t miss this week’s super fun (and naughty) trivia quiz! See how well YOU score!
CALLING ALL BRAINY BOTTOMS! 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 sporty-sports, the death of my FAVORITE retail store, and Trump’s many failed […]
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Good Morning, News: Oregon Strikes Back Against Trump, Baby Elephant News, and Possible Snowpocalypse Incoming!
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: City Admin Raked Over Coals, Kendrick Dances on Drake’s Grave, and Donald Trump’s Firehose of Failure
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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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Picket Line Scandals, City Sneaks Zenith In the Back Door, and a Very Deep Hole
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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City Council Reluctantly Approves Mike Jordan’s Tenure as City Administrator Until 2026
Despite Council frustration and public outcry over recent Zenith decision, Jordan will continue to lead the city through a transitional year and turbulent budget cycle.
Michael Jordan, Portland’s interim city administrator, will continue in the role through the end of the year—though not without some drama. Jordan has been in the top administrative management role since July 2024, when former Mayor Ted Wheeler appointed him to serve as the city’s first (albeit temporary) city administrator. It’s a new position […]
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POP QUIZ PDX: What Should We Stick In That Hole?
Ancient fashion, cute baby elephants, HOLES, and much more in this week’s super fun trivia quiz!
GOOD DAY TO YOU, 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 adorable local animals, Trump’s dipshits, ancient Oregon fashion, and… for god’s sake, […]