How a Jog and a Jump in the Willamette Became My Summer Ritual

News & City Life - Portland Monthly 7/7 7:44A Davide Comai

I’ve learned to love Portland’s river like a friend.

Good Morning, News: Thousands of Illegal Fireworks Reported, 27 Girls & Staff Killed in Texas Flood,...

Portland Mercury 7/7 5:50A 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...

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Faces Lawsuit Over Forced Hijab Removals

Portland Mercury 7/7 4:53A Courtney Vaughn

Two Muslim women arrested last year after a protest were forced to remove their hijabs and were photographed in front of men. A new lawsuit alleges jail deputies violated the women's civil rights. by Courtney Vaughn The Council on...

On stalling

Portland Mercury 7/6 6:44A Anonymous

by Anonymous So you think there is a concentration camp that only has one road in and out. What do you think should be done about that? Probably more meetings and social media posts.

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: ICE Kidnappings, Dinosaurs Deserve Better, and Your Big, Queer Summer!

Portland Mercury 7/6 4:38A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by...

Put it away

Portland Mercury 7/4 5:28A Anonymous

by Anonymous I see you, morning, afternoon, evening. You have a dog, walking through the neighborhood. Your dog sniffs, strains forward, trots, taking in everything around it. But you? You are transfixed to your phone. You squander a time to...

The Truman Show

Portland Mercury 7/4 4:28A Anonymous

by Anonymous So here's the thing, we need to move as quickly as we can right now to resolve the open matter. The question is what do you want to tell yourself after a tragedy happens? That you pushed back on those trying to raise the alarm and...

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Fourth of July Weekend: July 4–6, 2025

Portland Mercury 7/3 8:00A EverOut Staff

Waterfront Fireworks, Summer of Slushies, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Look, the United States is a hot mess, but at least we get a three-day weekend out of its birthday. Make the most of it at events from the...

Shoofly Vegan Bakery Staff Cease Efforts to Buy the Business, Starting Their Own Instead

Portland Mercury 7/3 7:17A Courtney Vaughn

Amid paycheck disputes and a staff walkout that shuttered the SE Portland cafe, former Shoofly workers say they've signed a lease on a new space. by Courtney Vaughn Negotiations have ceased between the owner and former employees of Shoofly Vegan...

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Leo Kottke, Robert Randolph, Watchhouse, and...

Portland Mercury 7/3 7:00A Mercury Promotions

by Mercury Promotions 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...

I feel sick

Portland Mercury 7/3 6:47A Anonymous

by Anonymous We’re living in the beginning of the new holocaust. I guess some on the other side are still denying the last one, or at least wearing those “six million - not enough” shirts. It has been the standard definition of evil as long as...

Good Morning, News: Hakeem Jeffries Determined to Derail a July 4 Budget Bill Signing Using a 'Magic...

Portland Mercury 7/3 5:58A Courtney Vaughn

by Courtney Vaughn The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution , because...

Happening Now: It's the Summer of Slushies—Portland’s Coolest Month Of All!

Portland Mercury 7/1 3:48A Mercury Promotions

Portland's best bartenders concoct one-of-a-kind frozen, boozy treats... all month long! by Mercury Promotions Portland, it's time to raise your cups and brain-freeze responsibly— Summer of Slushies is now underway! For the entire month of July,...

Good Morning, News: Oregon Lawmakers Bungle Transpo Bill, Shooter Ambushes Firefighters, and PDX...

Portland Mercury 6/30 5:55A 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...

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: June 27–29, 2025

Portland Mercury 6/27 7:00A EverOut Staff

Good in the Hood, Portland All Nations Canoe Family Day, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Gear up for another gorgeous weekend with our cheap and easy guide, which features events from Good in the Hood Multicultural Festival...