The article emphasizes the significance of the Mercury's local journalism and arts coverage in Portland and calls for community support. It announces the upcoming HUMP! Film Festival at Revolution Hall, hosted by Wm. Steven Humphrey. Additionally, it reports on concerns from Oregon legislators about potential budget cuts under the Trump administration and fears among Forest Service employees regarding staffing shortages impacting the upcoming fire season. The tone conveys urgency for community backing to maintain local arts and journalism.
"In interviews with OPB, almost a dozen current and former Forest Service employees said they feared this loss of workers will be catastrophic for the fire season ahead."
"Since roughly 31 percent of the state's budget comes from federal funds, and Trump is a crazed lunatic dead set on leaving America in ruins, Oregon legislators say they're taking a very conservative approach when introducing any new legislation out of fear there won't be enough money to fund it."
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