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City Council Caught in the Middle of Police Oversight Labor Strike

Councilors are avoiding City Hall while Portland’s Independent Police Review staff are on strike, bringing some Council operations to a halt. 
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Staff at Portland’s Independent Police Review (IPR) typically work out of a ground-level office at City Hall, but on Wednesday afternoon, they were setting up tents just feet from where they normally report to work. Wednesday marked the start of a three-day strike by IPR’s 11 union-represented employees. Despite wind and periodic bursts of heavy […]

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Ticket Alert: The Neighbourhood, Bob Moses & Cannons, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, Chet Faker and More Event Updates for November 6
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Start making plans with our weekly roundup of ticket announcements. Alt rockers The Neighbourhood go on their Wourld Tour in 2026 (see what they did there?). Vancouver duo Bob Moses and electropop band Cannons have a co-headlining tour planned for next year. Plus, Aussie singer-songwriter Chet Faker will support his forthcoming album, A Love For […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Jim Norton, Ural Thomas & The Pain, Julianna Riolino, and MORE!

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Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making […]

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Good Morning, News: ICE Emergency Declared in Washington County, an Astonishing Blazers Comeback, and Nancy Pelosi Claps Her Way Into Retirement

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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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Slated to Open in 2027, Monqui and AEG’s New Venue Has Broken Ground at Lloyd Center

Can you dig it, Portland? Yes we can!
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It’s not every day there’s a groundbreaking for a new venue in Portland. In fact, we’ve never seen a groundbreaking like this in the Rose City. On Wednesday, October 22, local booking and promotion agency Monqui Presents, along with international bookers and promoters Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for their new Lloyd […]

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Hear In Portland: Karma Rivera Drops Debut Album, Rachel Wong Asks to Be Saved, and Milc’s Dairy Fest Returns

Read all about what’s on the music forecast, Hear In Portland. 
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We are now officially in holiday season, folks—a happy development, despite our nation’s dystopian reality. Does anyone else feel like they’re living in a whirlwind? This week, we’re loving the release of Priceless, the highly anticipated debut album from smooth PNW emcee Karma Rivera, a new single from AAPI pop artist Rachel Wong, and the […]

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Good Morning, News: Portland Set to Pass Parks Levy, Coast-to-Coast Election Results Show We’re So Back, and Aviation Nightmares Continue

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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 weather forecast? Rain. It’s November, so get used […]

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Portlanders Say “Yes” to Parks Levy in Early Special Election Results

The levy would help fund Portland Parks & Recreation services. If not approved, the bureau would face a major budget shortfall.
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Early results show Portlanders voted to approve a new levy to help fund the city’s parks services. As of 10 pm on November 4, almost 54 percent of Portland voters said “yes” to Measure 26-260, which would set up a new parks levy to be in place for five years. County data show roughly 29.7 […]

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“Not a Rubber Stamp”: Portland City Council Questions Settlement in Bike Bill Lawsuit

The plaintiffs and city attorney expected quick agreement over a $6 million settlement. It appears City Council had other ideas.
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In a move lawyers called “highly unusual,” Portland City Council declined to accept the terms of a legal settlement over the city’s adherence to the Oregon Bike Bill, which had been negotiated by the city attorney. Now, the $6 million settlement—which would be used for bike infrastructure projects around the city—is in jeopardy.  News of […]

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Man Suspected of Starting Fire Near City Councilor’s Home Arrested

Police say the man lit a fire near a shed to stay warm. It then spread to nearby structures.
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Police have arrested a suspect who they believe started the fire near City Councilor Candace Avalos’ home on October 26. According to the Portland Police Bureau, Vashon M. Locust, 51, was trying to use an electrical outlet in a shed near Avalos’ house to plug in a heater in the early morning hours on Sunday, October 26. The outlet didn’t work, so he reportedly lit a small fire, which spread. The fire destroyed the councilor’s vehicle, carport, and part of her home. Initially, police said the blaze was suspicious, but later reported no sign of any accelerant or incendiary device that would indicate the fire was a targeted attack. Court records indicate Locust is likely unhoused and as recently as 2024, was documented as battling behavioral health issues.

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