Tech Workers at Adidas Claim Late Payments, Other Challenges

Portland Mercury 4/16 9:20A Abe Asher

Contract workers at Adidas allege labor issues that reflect broader problems in the corporate IT world. by Abe Asher When an information technology (IT) technician was beginning their career in IT services at Designer Shoe Warehouse, they had a...

Artist-in-Residence, at the Dump

News & City Life - Portland Monthly 4/16 6:23A Jaydra Johnson

In the annual Glean program, artists rehash the city’s refuse. “Maybe this trash isn’t trash,” says the program manager.

Define the Relationship

Portland Mercury 4/16 6:15A Anonymous

by Anonymous Literacy refers to the ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively across various forms of language, including written, oral, visual, and digital modes. It encompasses both foundational skills and the capacity to...

Good Morning, News: White House Targets PSU International Students, More Details About Monday’s...

Portland Mercury 4/16 6:05A 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 can’t...

SAVAGE LOVE: Sailed Ships

Portland Mercury 4/15 7:00A Dan Savage

Her formerly drunk hubby cleaned up his act... or did he? by Dan Savage My always polite and very-high-functioning drunk husband was fucking around for the first fifteen years of our marriage. The other women were “unhappily married co-workers”...

Good Morning, News: A Portland Police Standoff; Ladd's 500 in Photos, and the DOGE Takeover That...

Portland Mercury 4/15 5:51A 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...

Happening NOW: The Delicious Fun of the Mercury's PIZZA WEEK!

Portland Mercury 4/14 3:43A Mercury Promotions

Specially-crafted, $4 slices at 68 locations, all damn week long! ? by Mercury Promotions Let the bells ring and the confetti fall: PIZZA WEEK IS BACK, BAY-BEE! And the best pizza pie makers in Portland are ready to strut their pizza stuff! ...

Coming This MONDAY: The Delicious Fun of the Mercury's PIZZA WEEK!

Portland Mercury 4/12 4:34A Mercury Promotions

Specially-crafted, $4 slices at 68 locations, starting April 14! ? by Mercury Promotions Let the bells ring and the confetti fall: PIZZA WEEK IS BACK, BAY-BEE! And the best pizza pie makers in Portland are ready to strut their pizza stuff! ...

Good Morning, News: Portland Victim Calls DA Sentence "Performative Cruelty," Police Union to Join...

Portland Mercury 4/11 5:25A Suzette Smith

by Suzette Smith If you appreciate the  Mercury 's interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider  making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible.  Good Morning, Portland! And good...

The Knowledge

Portland Mercury 4/11 4:42A Anonymous

by Anonymous We live in a world where some expect children to advocate for their own safety and well-being. We live in a world where some expect children to fight for their own safety and well-being. We live in a world where some expect children...

The Portland Mercury “I, Anonymous” Column

Portland Mercury 4/10 11:30A Anonymous

by Anonymous Part on-the-street reporting, Part open-mic night, Part fess-hole, All Portland.

Gang of Four Bassist Dave Allen Has Died

Portland Mercury 4/10 10:00A Nolan Parker

The Portland music juggernaut was 69, and had struggled with dementia. by Nolan Parker On April 5, Portland lost another champion of music with the passing of Dave Allen at 69. Allen was an early member of influential post-punk band Gang of Four,...

Does a “Big Tent” Approach to Labor Include Police Unions?

Portland Mercury 4/10 9:30A Taylor Griggs

The Portland Police Association s bid to join the Northwest Oregon Labor Council has sparked backlash. by Taylor Griggs When members of Portland’s broader labor ecosystem found out about the city police union’s bid to join the Northwest Oregon...

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Deafheaven, Dawes, Momma, and MORE!

Portland Mercury 4/10 8:57A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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...

The Top 10 Releases to Seek Out on Record Store Day 2025!

Portland Mercury 4/10 8:00A Nolan Parker

Pharoah Sanders, Charli xcx, Sunn O))), and more to throw on your turntable! by Nolan Parker Record Store Day (RSD)—the Black Friday for music nerds—started out in 2008 as a way to revitalize interest in vinyl and physical record stores. Initially...