Good Morning, News: Asteroid, Come Back! Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director, and Mitch McConnell Won't Run AgainThe Mercury's Sandwich Week returns in March, embracing Portland's food scene.
Good Morning, News: Providence Strike News, Trump's Tariffs Sends Stock Market Spiraling, and Local Animal Wizard Predicts More WinterSupport local journalism and arts coverage in Portland to continue vibrant reporting and culture.Mayor Wilson reappoints Michael Jordan as city administrator to oversee city bureaus.Tentative agreement reached in Providence healthcare worker strike, but negotiations continue for others.Oregon sees significant changes in weed prices affecting local growers.
Good Morning, News: Feds to Pay Portland Protester, Weird Stink Mystery Solved, and Trump's Cabinet of Sexual AbusersPortland is experiencing a slight population increase after three years of decline, and local journalism is emphasized for its community value.
Good Morning, News: Auditors Let Gonzalez Slide on Wikipedia Edits, the Plastics We Consume, and Portland Is No Longer the Whitest CityThe Portland Auditor's Office found insufficient evidence against Commissioner Gonzalez for using city funds for political purposes, but further investigations are ongoing.
Good Morning, News: Carmen's Continued, Calamitous Car Crisis, Shrooms Supporters Seek Strategy, and JD Vance Remains Evil (Deeply Dangerous and Delusional)Carmen Rubio's parking violations and recent incident could severely impact her mayoral campaign.
Good Morning, News: Ghost Gun Makers Say Adding Serial Numbers to Their Secret Guns Too Hard, Grant Money To Teach Voters About Ranked Choice Voting, and New Oregon Poet Laureate AlertLocal journalism is essential for Portland's community engagement and arts coverage.Ranked choice voting education efforts are being funded to dispel confusion.Recent events in Portland highlight community, safety, and local sports achievements.
Good Morning, News: Power Outages for Christmas, Homeless Bans Surge Nationwide, and the Beyonce Halftime Show We NeededThe Mercury emphasizes the essential role of local journalism in community engagement and addressing pressing local issues.
Good Morning, News: Providence Strike News, Trump's Tariffs Sends Stock Market Spiraling, and Local Animal Wizard Predicts More WinterSupport local journalism and arts coverage in Portland to continue vibrant reporting and culture.Mayor Wilson reappoints Michael Jordan as city administrator to oversee city bureaus.Tentative agreement reached in Providence healthcare worker strike, but negotiations continue for others.Oregon sees significant changes in weed prices affecting local growers.
Good Morning, News: Feds to Pay Portland Protester, Weird Stink Mystery Solved, and Trump's Cabinet of Sexual AbusersPortland is experiencing a slight population increase after three years of decline, and local journalism is emphasized for its community value.
Good Morning, News: Auditors Let Gonzalez Slide on Wikipedia Edits, the Plastics We Consume, and Portland Is No Longer the Whitest CityThe Portland Auditor's Office found insufficient evidence against Commissioner Gonzalez for using city funds for political purposes, but further investigations are ongoing.
Good Morning, News: Carmen's Continued, Calamitous Car Crisis, Shrooms Supporters Seek Strategy, and JD Vance Remains Evil (Deeply Dangerous and Delusional)Carmen Rubio's parking violations and recent incident could severely impact her mayoral campaign.
Good Morning, News: Ghost Gun Makers Say Adding Serial Numbers to Their Secret Guns Too Hard, Grant Money To Teach Voters About Ranked Choice Voting, and New Oregon Poet Laureate AlertLocal journalism is essential for Portland's community engagement and arts coverage.Ranked choice voting education efforts are being funded to dispel confusion.Recent events in Portland highlight community, safety, and local sports achievements.
Good Morning, News: Power Outages for Christmas, Homeless Bans Surge Nationwide, and the Beyonce Halftime Show We NeededThe Mercury emphasizes the essential role of local journalism in community engagement and addressing pressing local issues.
Metro asked to delay, revise homeless services reform measureMetro Council is urged to delay Supportive Housing Services reform measure until November 2025.A coalition has requested changes to the proposed ballot measure.
Good Morning, News: Trudeau Resigns, Bus and Train Problems in Oregon, and the First (Human) Bird Flu Death in the USPortland Public Schools is affirming support for undocumented students amidst federal uncertainties.Greyhound's service cuts will impact rural communities' access to transportation.
Good Morning, News: PSU Profs Protest Prez, Hillary Clinton in the House, and Trump Daydreams of Golfer's DongPortland is facing significant local challenges, including university faculty layoffs and a halted freeway expansion, calling for greater community support.
Good Morning, News: Florida Braces for Destruction, Ghost Guns Go to Court, and Portland Shells Out Big Money for Police Overtime, Crashes and a LawsuitPortland's local news and arts scene relies on community support for sustainability, emphasizing the importance of journalism in local culture.
Good Morning, News: Trudeau Resigns, Bus and Train Problems in Oregon, and the First (Human) Bird Flu Death in the USPortland Public Schools is affirming support for undocumented students amidst federal uncertainties.Greyhound's service cuts will impact rural communities' access to transportation.
Good Morning, News: PSU Profs Protest Prez, Hillary Clinton in the House, and Trump Daydreams of Golfer's DongPortland is facing significant local challenges, including university faculty layoffs and a halted freeway expansion, calling for greater community support.
Good Morning, News: Florida Braces for Destruction, Ghost Guns Go to Court, and Portland Shells Out Big Money for Police Overtime, Crashes and a LawsuitPortland's local news and arts scene relies on community support for sustainability, emphasizing the importance of journalism in local culture.
Update: Ballot box arsonist still on the looseThe recent arson attacks on ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver have raised concerns over political violence and motivations behind such actions.
Good Morning, News: Rene Gonzalez Threatens to Sue Portland, Pip's Original Punts Beaverton, Brangelina Finalize DivorcePortland faces ongoing governance and law enforcement challenges, as evidenced by Commissioner Gonzalez's lawsuit threat amid unresolved crimes.Local legal processes are affected by changes in leadership, impacting the fate of sentence reduction applications.
Update: Ballot box arsonist still on the looseThe recent arson attacks on ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver have raised concerns over political violence and motivations behind such actions.
Good Morning, News: Rene Gonzalez Threatens to Sue Portland, Pip's Original Punts Beaverton, Brangelina Finalize DivorcePortland faces ongoing governance and law enforcement challenges, as evidenced by Commissioner Gonzalez's lawsuit threat amid unresolved crimes.Local legal processes are affected by changes in leadership, impacting the fate of sentence reduction applications.
New Seasons Market unionized workers go on strike Wednesday at 11 Portland-area storesUnionized workers in Portland are striking due to stalled contract negotiations primarily over pay and benefits, reflecting ongoing labor disputes.
Good Morning, News: Gonzalez Gets Fined, Biden Pitches Free OTC Birth Control, and Your Carb Cravings, Explained.Portland city officials must avoid using taxpayer funds for personal campaign activities, as highlighted by the recent violation by Commissioner Rene Gonzalez.
Portland, MultCo 'diligently working' on public safety ahead of election nightLocal officials prioritize public safety and preparation for potential election unrest.
Good Morning, News: Gonzalez Gets Fined, Biden Pitches Free OTC Birth Control, and Your Carb Cravings, Explained.Portland city officials must avoid using taxpayer funds for personal campaign activities, as highlighted by the recent violation by Commissioner Rene Gonzalez.
Portland, MultCo 'diligently working' on public safety ahead of election nightLocal officials prioritize public safety and preparation for potential election unrest.
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Rene's Receipts, Andre 3000 Gets Weird, and the Mercury's Endorsements Have Landed! The Mercury provides essential election coverage, including endorsements and a voter guide.Sisters of the Road are reevaluating their plans after a property purchase fell through.
Good Morning, News: Sam Elliott Says "Fuck" and "Hell" for Kamala Harris, Hurricane Helene Soaks Southeast, and Oregon DMV Errors Don't Appear to Have Impacted ElectionsThe article highlights tragic local news stories affecting the Portland community, particularly emphasizing the personal impact of accidents and electoral issue.
Two pedestrians hospitalized in East Multnomah County crashesTwo separate crashes in East Multnomah County left pedestrians critically injured, highlighting the need for improved road safety measures.
Homeless camp fire damages SE Portland apartment buildingA transient camp fire in Southeast Portland caused significant damage to a three-story apartment building, displacing all residents.