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: Zenith Prevails (Again), RFK Jr Can’t Wait to Feed Us Ivermectin, and Here’s How to Outsmart AI
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: Providence Strike News, Trump’s Tariffs Sends Stock Market Spiraling, and Local Animal Wizard Predicts More Winter
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: Not-So Affordable Housing, Slamming Steaks, and All You Ever Wanted to Know About SEX
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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Michael Jordan Tapped to Stay on as City Administrator
Portland City Council will vote on Mayor Wilson’s appointment of Jordan to the city’s top management role through end of 2025.
Portland’s first city administrator is… the same person who’s been quietly keeping the city running for the last few years. Michael Jordan, who’s served as the interim city administrator since July, is expected to stay on until next year. The position is responsible for overseeing all of the city’s bureau operations, with deputy city administrators […]
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POP QUIZ PDX: Robot Dogs, Idiot Executive Orders, and Other BAD EGGS
See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun local trivia quiz!
HOWDY-DO, BRAINY BRITCHES! 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 evil robot dogs, idiot executive orders, and other examples of VERY BAD EGGS. (Let’s […]
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Good Morning, News: A Portland Police Apology, TriMet Bus Hijacked, and Passenger Jet’s Fatal Collision with Helicopter
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: Clackamas County’s Right-Wing Newspaper, Chinese AI App Causes Wall Street Panic, and Welcome to Wiener Week!
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: New Council Settles In, Mexican Fried Chicken, and Wiener Week Ahoy!
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: Vasquez’s Pointless Press Conference, Mayor Pitches Shelter Expansion Plan, and Today in “Shut the Eff Up, Donny!”
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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City Council Solidifies New Policy Committees
The eight committees will be the primary conduit for public engagement and policy proposals from councilors.
Among the many changes to Portland’s city government, one of the most consequential—for both councilors and members of the public—is the introduction of council committees. These committees, which City Council members hashed out at a Wednesday evening meeting, will serve as the primary venue for councilors to “consider, develop, and recommend legislation.” They’ll also be […]
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POP QUIZ PDX: Get In, Losers… We’re Going Shopping!
See how well YOU score on this week’s super fun and local trivia quiz!
GREETINGS, BRAINY BOTTOM! 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 crows, the best name for a snow plow, celebrity bike rides, and your […]