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City Council May Investigate Administration Over Hidden Bureau Funds
Councilor Mitch Green files resolution calling for oversight hearings after city leaders learned of $21 million in unspent Housing Bureau revenue
Jeremiah Hayden
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Good Morning, News: New Seasons Workers Secure Labor Contract, How Your Hotel Stay Could Help Save Wildlife, and the Unfiltered Interviews Ruining Trump’s World
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: PGE Wants to Screw Over Oregonians, Trump Signs BS Executive Order Calling Fentanyl a WMD, and I’m Mad at David Sedaris
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! The rain continues today, though the soaking weather may, […]
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Good Morning, News: Legacy Workers Slam Hospital’s Alleged Coddling of ICE, Blazers Comeback Win Over Warriors, and Trump’s Horrible Response to Rob Reiner’s Murder
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: A Cop Under Arrest, Nurses Cry Foul Against ICE and Management, and Let’s… Get… KRAMPY!
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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POP QUIZ PDX: We Wish You a Merry Krampus!
See how well YOU score on this week’s holiday-themed local trivia quiz!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, BRAINY 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 this week we’ll be testing your knowledge on recent, local happenings, including… “Who is this Krampus person??” “What are those little plastic Santa things called?” And […]
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Raymond Lee Confirmed as Portland’s First Long-Term City Administrator
City leaders celebrate a “new chapter” for Portland government, seek to rebuild damaged trust
Jeremiah Hayden
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Good Morning, News: Portland Cop Arrested, Right-Wing “Journalist” 🙄 to Sue City, and a Triple Loss for Trump
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: PCEF Pays Out $64 Million, National Parks Are Now Free on Trump’s Birthday Instead of Juneteenth, and At Last, the Return of Krampus!
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! We’re just under two weeks away from winter’s official onset. Need […]
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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: ICE Facility Beware, a Big Change for All Ages Shows, and Why Hate Doesn’t Always Wear a Hood
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 […]