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Elected Officials, Advocates Urge Oregon’s Congressional Delegation to “Block the Bombs” to Israel

Local lawmakers want Oregon’s US representatives to support a legislative effort to curtail spending in Israel amid its ongoing siege on Gaza.
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Mohanad, a Palestinian who currently lives in Oregon, says he is proud of his adopted home in the United States. But during the last two years, Mohanad has spent most days worrying about his family in Gaza, including his mother, who lives with multiple chronic health conditions, and mourning those who have been killed by […]

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UPDATE: Eye-Popping Eyes & Ears Reframes, Moves to Barn Radio

Bijan Berahimi talks to us about curating his massive survey of visuals in music at PNCA, now on view at Wieden+Kennedy
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UPDATE 9/4, 2 pm: The spectacular Eyes & Ears: A Survey of Visuals in Music 2020-2024 closed at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in February. If you didn’t get a chance to check out the original show, Bijan Berahimi of FISK—curator of Eyes & Ears—is locking in with former FISK designer and founder of […]

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Ticket Alert: Zara Larsson, Earl Sweatshirt, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, Celeste Barber and More Event Updates for September 4
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Go on, treat yourself to tickets this week! Swedish pop girlie Zara Larsson brings her Midnight Sun tour to Portland next spring. Former Odd Future member Earl Sweatshirt will promote his fifth album Live Laugh Love on his 3L World Tour. Plus, Aussie comedy queen Celeste Barber is running back her Backup Dancer set, adding […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Patrick Wolf, Headspace, TWRP, 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: Community Rides to the Rescue of Evicted Vet, Mayor Wilson’s Trump Warning, and Congress Grills RFK (and His Brain Worm)

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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 and […]

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Eviction of Disabled Veteran Halted After Intervention From Neighbors and a City Councilor

A 68-year-old man in Northwest Portland was served an eviction notice for unpaid rent he says he didn’t know he owed.
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Updated: 12:50 pm Thursday This story has been updated with input from Home Forward. A veteran with disabilities who faced eviction will stay in his apartment, after intervention from a tenant union and a Portland city councilor.  Last Friday, Dan McLean, 68, got an eviction notice at his apartment in The Yards at Union Station—an […]

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Cool Job Alert: The Mercury Is Hiring a News Reporter!

Final warning: Applications for this position close this Friday, September 5!
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Great news: The Portland Mercury is continuing its growth and hiring an additional NEWS REPORTER to join our smart, scrappy team of kick-ass journalists. Are YOU that special person (or perhaps its someone you know)? Then check out the following job posting—applications due by Friday, September 5! HELP WANTED: News Reporter Salary: $70,000  The Portland […]

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Good Morning, News: A (Small and Necessary) Fee Increase at Oregon State Parks, Transportation Package on Hold, and Donald Trump is Still Alive

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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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Sorcery-Inspired Ciders Are Brewing in Buckman

Alchemy Cider has six flagship ciders on offer, with goth decor to match.
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There’s a new player in the local cider scene. Alchemy Cider has opened in the Buckman neighborhood, bringing a dark magic, metal-inspired aesthetic to the former Brewery 26 space. The taproom, which seats up to 50, is dark and moody, decorated with pointed arches, vintage church pews, sconces, and hooded figures—though for sunny days, there’s […]

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Mercury Music Picks: Doom Legends Earth, a Slint Documentary, and Jivebomb are in Town

Plus, download Patricia Wolf’s field recordings, nugaze, and Third Angle announce their 40th season!
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Visiting cities that don’t have as robust music scenes is so helpful in appreciating what we’ve got going on in Portland right now. I had a family wedding in San Diego over Labor Day weekend and the only things that sounded interesting were a DJ set by someone I can’t even remember, and a rooftop […]

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SAVAGE LOVE: Quickies!

Get your sexy problems fixed lickety-split with this edition of Savage Love: Quickies!
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1. How do I ensure an HSV-2-positive new partner is taking their meds to reduce transmission risk? In a high-trust relationship, you trust your partner to take their meds. In a low-trust relationship, you insist your partner take their meds in front of you or send you a video of them taking their meds.  2. […]

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