Portland Upgrades to 2 Months of Pride: Parades and Events 2023

News & City Life - Portland Monthly 6/8 1:42P Margaret Seiler

The big parade moves to July, but June is still packed with Pride events and festivals, from the Portland Gay Men's Chorus Disney Show to the Queer Wine Fest.

Ticket Alert: Janelle Monáe, Nikki Glaser, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Portland Mercury 6/8 12:14P EverOut Staff

Plus, Queens of the Stone Age and More Event Updates for June 8 by EverOut Staff Let multi-hyphenate superstar and electric lady Janelle Monáe transport you to the Age of Pleasure this September. Also this fall, the sound of guitar solos will...

What Does MoviePass 2.0 Mean for Local Theaters?

Portland Mercury 6/8 10:41A Robert Ham

Local cinemas may not have agreed to be part of this reincarnated movie subscription service but they're going along for the ride anyway. by Robert Ham In 2011, an upstart start-up arrived on the scene with the intent of disrupting the...

The Deschutes River Became My Therapist and Healer

News & City Life - Portland Monthly 6/8 9:50A Chad Brown

A navy veteran fighting PTSD reflects on the Central Oregon gem, where he found healing, hope, joy, and fly-fishing.

POP QUIZ PDX: Hot 'n' Nasty Trivia about BOOBY TRAPS! RAMPAGING ANIMALS! And... What? It's the...

Portland Mercury 6/8 6:59A Wm. Steven Humphrey

See how well YOU score on this week's local news and weird crap quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey LET'S GO, BRAINY BOTTOM! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition...

Get Off the Lawn!

Portland Mercury 6/8 6:12A Anonymous

by Anonymous I walk a lot around this city and the amount of full sun yards I see with nothing but mown grass is disgusting! Plant some fucking flowers and shrubs and trees, or some goddamn fruits and veggies! Feed the bees and the hummingbirds...

Good Morning, News: Camping Ban Passes, Pat Robertson is Dead, and Let's End the Wildfire...

Portland Mercury 6/8 5:22A Taylor Griggs

by Taylor Griggs 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 without...

A Bad Actor

Portland Mercury 6/7 9:08P Anonymous

by Anonymous In the realm of politics, some leaders recognize the threat of homelessness as a motivator to control a certain class of the population. As a result, they are unmotivated to provide meaningful solutions to this pressing issue....

Ted, You're a Dope

Portland Mercury 6/7 5:40P Anonymous

by Anonymous Fining homeless people $100 for violating the no day time camping rules? Really? These people have nothing and you want to fine them? Seriously, not one person on your staff had the guts to call you an idiot? This is a tough problem...

City Council Approves Daytime Camping Ban; Legal Challenges Could Arise

Portland Mercury 6/7 5:21P Courtney Vaughn

Portland leaders are facing questions about the city's ability to police unsanctioned homeless sites. by Courtney Vaughn An ordinance that heavily restricts where and when unhoused residents can rest in the city was approved by the Portland City...

New York Experiences Wildfire Smoke, Can’t Handle It

News & City Life - Portland Monthly 6/7 1:36P Sam Stites

Portlanders are puzzled by East Coasters' response to poor air quality, which is their annual reality.

Hear in Portland: The Prids Shoegaze the Stage at Lollipop Shoppe

Portland Mercury 6/7 10:00A Jenni Moore

Plus, Mississippi Records releases Be Present Art Group's debut EP, and Janelle Monae's Age of Pleasure is upon us! by Jenni Moore We’re almost to summer, music nerds! Whether you’re into rock, jazz, or pop, there’s a little something for...

Reach Out to that Friend Please

Portland Mercury 6/7 7:05A Anonymous

by Anonymous I'm exhausted. I put so much effort into building connections, but it feels like a one-way street. I'm constantly initiating check-ins and conversations, yet rarely do others reach out to me. It's frustrating, but I understand that...

Good Morning, News: City Employees Form Union, Council to Vote on Criminalizing Homeless, and East...

Portland Mercury 6/7 5:44A 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 making a small monthly contribution , because...

Portland City Employees Form New Workers Union

Portland Mercury 6/6 1:08P Courtney Vaughn

More than 700 professional workers are now eligible to join an independent union for Portland employees. by Courtney Vaughn Employees at the city of Portland just formed Oregon’s second-largest independent labor union in the state.  Professional...