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3 days ago

Good Morning, News: Feds Shoot Two in Portland, PPB Responds By Brutalizing Portlanders, and Trump Wins (and LOSES) Nobel Prize

Federal Border Patrol agents shot two people in Portland amid ongoing ICE protests, prompting officials to promise investigations and sparking broad public backlash.
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fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Good Morning, News: ICE Officer Shoots and Kills Legal Observer in Minneapolis, Portland City Council President Vote Deadlocked, New US Food Pyramid Has Steak at the Top

Portland City Council deadlocked 6-6 in selecting a council president; activists stage poetry protests over Wells Fargo sponsorship while local human-interest reports continue.
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fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Mercury 2025 Recap: The Top 10 Most Read Stories of the Year!

Portland's 2025 saw a new 12-member City Council, heated local elections, federal confrontations, and vigorous local journalism shaping civic narratives and accountability.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Multnomah County Preschool for All Could Double, Oregon Sets New Record for Whooping Cough, and US Troops Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker

Portland leaders debate redirecting $21 million in unspent rental funds while confirming a permanent city administrator and expanding Preschool for All capacity.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Wilson's Failed Campaign Promise, Another Court Loss for Trump, and "Kill 'Em All" Hegseth Accused of War Crimes

Portland's unsheltered population rose to roughly 7,500 despite added shelter funding; local media seeks reader support and promotes Holiday Drink Week.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Portland's Swimming in Hypocrites, Blazers Get Annoying (On Purpose), and Winter Has Landed!

Portland experienced contentious City Council debates over detention center fees and algorithmic rental price-fixing alongside community memorials, cultural events, and local journalism features.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Portland City Council Bans AI Rent Fixing, PBOT Blames Early Leaf Fall, and Fuck You, Pomplamoose

Portland City Council banned landlord use of AI price-setting systems; a new Winter Guide is on stands and readers are urged to support local journalism.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

With a Tenuous Ceasefire in Gaza, Portland Councilors Pledge to Investigate the City's Links to Israel

Portland city council pledged to investigate municipal ties to the Israeli military, including weapons manufacturing, transportation, investments, contracts, and diplomatic links.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Good Morning, News: Judge Extends National Guard Restraining Order, City Council Stands Up to Trump, and... Surprise! Young Republican Group Chat is Super Racist!

Portland faces legal fights over National Guard deployment and rising federal-agent violence at protests while local news outlets seek community financial support.
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Good Morning, News: Portland Troop Deployment Goes to Court Again, Oregon General Steps Up for PDX, and Dolly Parton is Okay, Y'all!

If you're reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury' s newsreporting, 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 arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!
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Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: ICE Breaks City Rules, Merkley's Trip to the West Bank, and the Punkiest Punks Around!

A Portland weekly roundup covering local politics, ICE detention violations, Gaza aid criticism, cultural features, reviews, and community happenings.
NYC politics
fromPortland Mercury
7 months ago

What Fun to Live in the Empire

The article discusses Maxine Dexter's mixed positions on Gaza aid amidst her progressive initiatives.
There is community concern about support for Gaza and Dexter's funding sources.
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