Good Morning, News: U.S. Can't Explain Missile Strikes on Iranian School Girls, Kristi Noem Gets...

Portland Mercury 3/4 5:08A 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...

Admire from afar

Portland Mercury 3/3 8:17P Anonymous

by Anonymous I'm clear minded and have not lost myself to you in the last year or so. You almost seem like a different person or maybe it was just that I created in my mind a lot of what I enjoyed about you. Just an elaborate escapism fantasy to...

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Backtracking Councilors, an Asian Zine Festival, and Cardi B Gives...

Portland Mercury 3/1 3:00A 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...

Mission Implausible: SE PDX Student Uncovers Major Water Cost Savings, Saving PCC $1 Million

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 2/26 10:13P SE Examiner

By James Hill A student intern at Portland Community College (PCC) was given one mission—find savings on the college’s water usage and billing. The result? Mission accomplished and then some.Eric [ ]

Childswork Learning Center and The Lantern Partnership Will Benefit Entire Community

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 2/26 10:08P SE Examiner

By Ellen Spitaleri These days it is almost a cliché to describe a partnership as a win-win situation; however, in the case of the pairing of Childswork Learning Center and [ ]

Representatively Speaking – March 2026

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 2/26 10:00P SE Examiner

By State Representative Rob Nosse As this column hits the newsstands, the Legislature either will have wrapped up the 2026 legislative session or we will only be a few days [ ]

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Win Tix to Whitney, Indigo De Souza, Jarrod Lawson, and MORE!

Portland Mercury 2/26 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...

Good Morning, News: ICE Officer in Portland Threatened to Shoot Motorized Bike Pursuer, Central City...

Portland Mercury 2/26 5:24A 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. You can also  subscribe and have...

Oregon’s Wildlife is at Risk. Increasing the State’s Lodging Tax Could Help

Portland Mercury 2/26 4:00A Taylor Griggs

A bill to raise Oregon s lodging tax by 1.25 percent to benefit threatened animal species passed the House and now awaits a Senate vote. by Taylor Griggs Oregon lawmakers have advanced a bill to boost funding for wildlife conservation efforts and...

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Feb 20–22, 2026

Portland Mercury 2/20 6:00A EverOut Staff

Zwickelmania, Movie Madness VHS Swap, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20 by EverOut Staff Your plans are in good hands with weekend picks from Zwickelmania to the Movie Madness VHS Swap and from A Beat Happening's February DJ and Beats...

Good Morning, News: Councilor Wants a Gun at City Hall, No Consequences for Zenith Energy, New Dame...

Portland Mercury 2/20 4:53A Jeremiah Hayden

by Jeremiah Hayden 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. You can also subscribe and have our...

Shout out to Sheridan's

Portland Mercury 2/19 8:33P Anonymous

by Anonymous Not gonna lie, wasn't my favorite grocery store. A little too expensive, a little out of the way. I didn't shop there enough to say I wasn't part of the problem. But that insane sausage collection has graced my grill at cookouts for...

Good Morning, News: Oregon Judge Extends Tear Gas Restrictions, Eric Trump's Shady Attempt to Profit...

Portland Mercury 2/18 5:46A 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...

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Celebrating Black Innovation, Secret Valentines, and Dating Corpses

Portland Mercury 2/15 3:00A 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...

Good Morning, News: Leach Botanical Garden at Risk, Dems Dodge Indictment, and New Yorkers Defy...

Portland Mercury 2/11 5:00A 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...