Good Morning, News: Mayor Orders Non-Union Workers Back to Office, PPB Refuses to Fire Bad Cop, and...

Portland Mercury 1/15 4:22A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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...

You.

Portland Mercury 1/15 3:26A Anonymous

by Anonymous Fascism thrives not only through violence and control but also through neglect, indifference, and the celebration of suffering. When we ignore someone’s cry for help—whether from suicidal thoughts, addiction, or hunger—we...

Where to Find Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Portland for Dry January 2025

Portland Mercury 1/11 8:00A EverOut Staff

Booze-Free Beer, Cocktails, and More by EverOut Staff Looking to decrease your alcohol consumption for January? Whether you're going dry, damp, or "sober-curious," we've compiled a handy list of places to find non-alcoholic beverages around...

This Week in Portland Food News

Portland Mercury 1/11 3:05A EverOut Staff

New Residencies, Conveyor Belt Sushi, and Hawaiian Food by EverOut Staff This week, we're welcoming the debut of new residencies Estes and Javelina and getting excited for the upcoming openings of Flock Food Hall and Kau Kau . Plus, find out where...

It ain't that serious

Portland Mercury 1/10 10:04P Anonymous

by Anonymous I know, we're all reading the news on our phones and feel like we need to speak out against the world or whatever. But for real, nobody cares what you think excpet for like 9 people that you see every day, and none of those people...

I found some pills too

Portland Mercury 1/9 11:42P Anonymous

by Anonymous [To those who are struggling, help is available, and you are needed in this world. If you are thinking of self-harm, please call or text 988 to talk to a professional who can help.—eds.] I'm facing immense difficulties, made worse by...

The Brutalist Looms Large

Portland Mercury 1/8 7:30A Dom Sinacola

The Brutalist reminds us that where there s hype, there s sometimes fire. by Dom Sinacola Having only premiered in New York, LA, and at a bevy of fashionable festivals, The Brutalist enters most US cinemas this week with plenty of accolades at...

Hasaan Hates Portland Casts an Uncomfortably Funny Light

News & City Life - Portland Monthly 1/8 5:40A Matthew Trueherz

In the series of web shorts, a Black Portlander’s day-to-day experience unravels the stories the city tells about itself.

Good Morning, News: Gonzalez is Now a Truck Stop Attorney, Los Angeles is On Fire, and Real Talk...

Portland Mercury 1/8 4:20A Courtney Vaughn

by Courtney Vaughn 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...

? HUMP! Film Fest's 20th Anniversary Part One Lineup Announced – GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! ?

Portland Mercury 1/7 7:59A Mercury Promotions

Don't miss the anniversary of the sexiest, sweetest amateur porn festival in the world! by Mercury Promotions Way back in 2005, while we were all squeezing into the skinniest of jeans and most ironic of tees, agonizing over the breakup of Brad...

SAVAGE LOVE: Quickies

Portland Mercury 1/7 6:00A Dan Savage

Get your sex advice quick with this edition of Savage Love quickies! by Dan Savage 1) Would you be willing to share my list of proposed gender-free pronouns with your readers, listeners, and followers? I’ve enclosed a graph listing them that...

Good Morning, News: Trudeau Resigns, Bus and Train Problems in Oregon, and the First (Human) Bird...

Portland Mercury 1/7 5:05A Taylor Griggs

by Taylor Griggs 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...

Troubling times

Portland Mercury 1/6 10:56P Anonymous

by Anonymous Overloaded myself with too much work and homework. Maybe in a few years, I might make a few extra dollars. Hope I’m the right kind of person to help my family get through whatever’s coming.

THE TRASH REPORT: Wealth Week with Weddings, Medals, Trophies, and Purses

Portland Mercury 1/6 5:46A Elinor Jones

Get ready to get filthy rich... in gossip. by Elinor Jones Happy New Year, Trash Pandas ! It's me, Elinor Jones , here with the latest in gossip, nonsense, tomfoolery, and whatever else I've scrolled past that made rub my hands together and say...

Good Morning, News: Vasquez Off to Terrible Start, Wilson Backpedals, and Happy Domestic Terrorist...

Portland Mercury 1/6 4:29A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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...