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The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for November 10-16

This week, comedians give questionable advice, and cars are cancelled.
Avatar photoAvatar photo Lindsay Costello and Mercury Staff

When leaves fall onto the sidewalk in autumn, their tannins leach into the concrete and leave perfect little brown leaf prints all over the ground. So, we hereby declare this “perfect little brown leaf print” week—also known as: that stage of autumn when the sky darkens and grays, but there’s still a bit of good-autumn […]

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PSU Fired Women’s Resource Center Director With No Explanation

The abrupt termination sparked internal upheaval and fears about PSU’s commitment to feminist and student-centered work.
Avatar photo Kevin Foster

On a regular work day in late April, Nic Francisco-Kaho’onei, the former director of Portland State University’s (PSU) Women’s Resource Center (WRC), was called in for a meeting with their supervisor. Francisco-Kaho’onei was being terminated, not for disciplinary reasons, but “based on the needs of the university.” Stunned, Francisco-Kaho’onei asked for cause, but was given […]

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THE TRASH REPORT: New Relationships, Old Politicians, and Me (Currently trapped in an airport in god-knows-where)

The hottest gossip from all corners of the known universe.
Avatar photo Elinor Jones

Hi, and welcome to the Trash Report! I’m Elinor Jones. This is going to be a lot of commentary on a LOT of nonsense, and thanks to Ralph Nader, I can tell you to buckle up, and you’ll be able to (albeit metaphorically with this column, although you could also do so literally while driving […]

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Good Morning, News: Judge Bans Portland Troop Deployments, Mayor Wilson is Mad at City Council, and Trump Pardons Butthole Giuliani

Avatar photo Wm. Steven Humphrey

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: Mystery Fires, Rent Continues to Be Too Damn High, and Portland Parks 4EVAH!

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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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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump, Barring Him from Deploying National Guard to Oregon

The long-awaited ruling, likely to be appealed, dismissed the administration’s case for sending the National Guard to Portland based on protests outside the city’s ICE facility. 
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US District Judge Karin Immergut ruled Friday, November 7, that the Trump administration is permanently barred from deploying the National Guard to Oregon. The decision was a long-awaited ruling in a case that catapulted Portland into the national spotlight. Immergut’s ruling is a permanent injunction against the U.S. Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth, […]

Posted inMovies & TV

Second Run Portland: In Memoria, Tilda Swinton Has a Sonic Headache

Plus more slow cinema, Celtic myth, and Sergei Parajanov in smell-o-vision.
Avatar photo Lindsay Costello

Unlike some months, the repertory movie screenings of November lack a natural theme. But our indie cinemas have still formed a united front, choosing films that ask their audiences to hang tight with a little more focus and faith than usual. Surreal and nonlinear selections like The Double Life of Véronique, The Color of Pomegranates, […]

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City Council Mulling $4.3 Million Cut From Homeless Sweeps Budget

Angelita Morillo proposed an amendment reallocating money from a city sweeps program, instead funding housing and food assistance, support for immigrants
Avatar photo Jeremiah Hayden

“We’re in a position right now, where people are going to end up being unhoused for the long-term, and we have to take action,” City Councilor Angelita Morillo said, explaining a proposal to divert funds from homeless encampment removal to bolster housing and food assistance. If passed, a new budget amendment Morillo proposed November 7 […]

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Building Community with Portugal. The Man

Frontman John Gourley talks about the band’s new album Shish, the importance of community, and hardcore music.
Avatar photo Nolan Parker

John Gourley of Portland-based Portugal. The Man has been quietly dropping heat since the mid-2000s, well before the formation of P.TM and the band’s move from Wasilla, Alaska, down to Rip City. It’s been all community building of some sort or another: community building with other musicians and creatives, community building between cultures and traditions, […]

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Nov 7–9, 2025

Portland Zine Symposium, Frybread Fest, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20
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Looks like we’ll get a break from the rain this weekend, so head out for cheap and easy events from the Portland Zine Symposium to the Portland Camera Club Opening Party and from the Frybread Fest to The Decliners’ 20th Anniversary Bender. Check our our weekly top picks guide for more suggestions. FRIDAY VISUAL ART […]

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Good Morning, News: Trump Administration Seeks to Block SNAP Distribution, Flight-Mageddon Reaches PDX, and Musk Assures Tesla He Can Raise Stock 466 Percent

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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. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: We’ve had dry falls in the past, long beautiful hills of time when the breeze grew blustery and we drew […]

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Portlander Recounts Experience in Israeli Detention Center

Paul Reid was among several activists whose boats were intercepted by Israeli military forces while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Avatar photo Kevin Foster

Paul Reid, a Portland resident, sailed across the Mediterranean Sea recently with the Global Sumud Flotilla, a group aiming to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza. As the flotilla of over 40 boats approached Gaza, they were intercepted by the Israeli military and taken into custody.  Reid, along with many other activists, described mistreatment and harsh […]

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