Portlander Sues Feds for Abduction During 2020 Protests

Portland Mercury 5/20 12:25P Alex Zielinski

by Alex Zielinski Evelyn Bassi OJRC Federal agents were hit with a lawsuit Friday for allegedly abducting Portlander Evelyn Bassi during the city’s 2020 racial justice protests. The federal complaint...

Oregon Approves COVID Booster Shot for Kids 5 to 11

Portland Mercury 5/20 11:55A Isabella Garcia

by Isabella Garcia A Portland Public Schools student getting vaccinated at a school pop-up clinic. Portland Public Schools Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to receive a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine...

State and County Health Officials Vary on Mask Recommendations Amid Rising COVID Cases

Portland Mercury 5/18 10:48A Isabella Garcia

by Isabella Garcia Students at Franklin High School. Portland Public Schools COVID-19 cases have doubled in Oregon over the past month, prompting differing COVID safety recommendations from state and...

The Latest State and Local Primary Election 2022 Results

Portland Mercury 5/18 9:38A Alex Zielinski

by Alex Zielinski Tina Kotek raises a glass during her election night party. Alex Zielinski The results of Oregon's primary election night have illuminated the priorities of Oregon voters while paving...

Good Morning, News: Lots of Election Night Drama, Four Local Starbucks Vote to Strike, and...

Portland Mercury 5/18 5:39A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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...

PAUL LEE: PORTLAND PIANO INTERNATIONAL AND PYP 2021 CONCERTO COMPETITION RUNNER-UP

Portland Youth Philharmonic 5/17 8:05P

Portland Piano International and the Portland Youth Philharmonic s 2021 Concerto Competition Runner-up, Paul Lee, will perform Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 “Emperor”, 1st movement with the PYP Conservatory...

Welcome to the Mercury's 2022 Primary Election Night Live Blog!

Portland Mercury 5/17 4:29P the Mercury Election Strike Forc

by the Mercury Election Strike Force MICHELLE MRUK [EDITOR'S NOTE: Wooo-whee! There are a mess of elections on the table tonight, including the governor’s primary race, a run for the Multnomah County...

Accused Suspect in Religious Center Attacks Faces 11 Charges

Portland Mercury 5/17 12:29P Isabella Garcia

by Isabella Garcia Congregation Beth Israel was one of the religious center's targeted during the attacks. Google Maps Former journalist Michael Bivins is facing 11 criminal charges for allegedly...

Primary Election Day 2022: What You Should Know

Portland Mercury 5/17 8:13A Alex Zielinski

by Alex Zielinski Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County It's the third Tuesday in May in an even-numbered year, which in Oregon can only mean one thing: It's primary election day! By Oregon standards,...

Good Morning, News: Oregonians Sue Over Public Defender Shortage, Not Enough Airflow in Portland...

Portland Mercury 5/17 5:46A Isabella Garcia

by Isabella Garcia 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...

Oregonians Sue State for Not Upholding Constitutional Access to Public Defenders

Portland Mercury 5/16 9:19A Alex Zielinski

by Alex Zielinski GETTY IMAGES / BOONCHAI WEDMAKAWAND Four Oregonians are suing the state for failing to provide them with a defense attorney to represent them in their criminal cases. The four...

New Southwest Portland Playground Emphasizes Inclusivity

Portland Mercury 5/13 5:00A Isabella Garcia

by Isabella Garcia The new playground at Gabriel Park opens to the public Saturday, May 14. Courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation Portland’s newest inclusive playground will be open to the public...

After Previous Rejection, Sheriff Candidate Peterson Approved to Obtain Law Enforcement...

Portland Mercury 5/12 9:34A Alex Zielinski

by Alex Zielinski Derrick Peterson Derrick for Sheriff Multnomah County Sheriff candidate Derrick Peterson, who currently serves as a captain within the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, has been...

Good Morning, News: Zenith Energy Denied Again, Conservative Schools Ban E-Readers, and MultCo Says...

Portland Mercury 5/12 5:38A Isabella Garcia

by Isabella Garcia 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...

Oregon Court of Appeals Affirms Portland’s Denial of Zenith Operations

Portland Mercury 5/11 1:56P Isabella Garcia

by Isabella Garcia Industrial tanks in Portland's Critical Energy Infrastructure hub where Zenith is located. Motoya Nakamura / Multnomah County The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a recent land use...