Stealing from the poor

Portland Mercury 1/29 5:26P Anonymous

by Anonymous When you steal that 80s/90s car it is often from somebody on a fixed income or with few funds to afford a replacement. Glad you got your 25$ in parts and some free gas to royally fuck somebody over.

My Feet

Portland Mercury 1/29 9:24A Anonymous

by Anonymous I grew up taking all outdoor footwear off before going into the house. I never wore socks but that would be considered okay. House slippers as well, however once you wear your indoor house slippers outside, it doesn't seem logical...

UPDATE: Five Warming Shelters Open in Portland Area Due to Life-Threatening Cold Weather

Portland Mercury 1/29 7:24A Isabella Garcia

All shelters will open at 8 pm Sunday, January 29. by Isabella Garcia Five warming shelters will open in the Portland area Sunday night, expanding capacity to 400 beds amid life-threatening winter weather. More than 220 people sought shelter...

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Charter Reform on the Move, More Thorns Drama, and Dognappers are Foiled!...

Portland Mercury 1/29 4:00A 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...

Four Warming Shelters Open in Portland Area Due to Life-Threatening Cold Weather

Portland Mercury 1/28 7:29A Isabella Garcia

Shelters will open at 8 pm Saturday, January 28. by Isabella Garcia Four warming shelters in the Portland area will open 8 pm Saturday as overnight temperatures are expected to drop into the mid-20s. The shelters, coordinated by Multnomah County...

Good Afternoon, News: Memphis Police Release Brutal Video of Cops Murdering Tyre Nichols, While...

Portland Mercury 1/27 1:02P 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...

Your Guide to February 2023 Events in Portland

Portland Mercury 1/27 9:16A EverOut Staff

Portland Winter Light Festival, Bruce Springsteen, and More by EverOut Staff It may be the shortest month of the year, but thankfully, February isn't short on superb things to do. There's still plenty going on in every category of events, plus...

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Jan 27-29, 2023

Portland Mercury 1/27 6:59A EverOut Staff

Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade, Portland Fine Print Fair, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Get into this weekend's events for free or an otherwise small chunk of change, from the PDX Motorcycle Film Festival 2023 to...

Now Hiring: The Mercury Is Looking for a News Reporter (Deadline This Tuesday!)

Portland Mercury 1/27 5:56A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey That's right: the Mercury is hiring a news reporter! Could this person be you (or someone you know)? Read the job listing below, and if you know a good candidate, please help spread the word! (But hurry, hurry! The...

XBB.1.5 Is Spreading in the Northeast. What Does That Mean for Oregon?

News & City Life - Portland Monthly 1/27 5:40A Isabel Lemus Kristensen

An infectious disease expert from OHSU in Portland weighs in on the new omicron subvariant.

Good Morning, News: City Announces Sweeps for Central Eastside, Nation Awaits Memphis Police...

Portland Mercury 1/27 5:07A Suzette Smith

by Suzette Smith 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...

City Unveils Plan to “Reset” Central Eastside By Picking Up Trash, Increasing Police Presence, and...

Portland Mercury 1/27 4:15A Isabella Garcia

Wheeler acknowledged that the sweeps aren't a solution to homelessness in Portland. by Isabella Garcia Following outcry from businesses in Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District, city leaders have partnered with neighborhood...

Good Afternoon, News: New Timbers CEO Praises Paulson, 600 City Workers Plan to Strike, and Memphis...

Portland Mercury 1/26 12:16P Abe Asher

by Abe Asher 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...

Ticket Alert: Kali Uchis, Beck & Phoenix, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Portland Mercury 1/26 10:51A EverOut Staff

Plus, The National and More Event Updates for January 27 by EverOut Staff You know she’s just a flight away, so Latin pop gem Kali Uchis will take a private plane to Portland this spring in support of her newly announced album, Red Moon in Venus...

Fork Clanking Fucker(s)

Portland Mercury 1/26 9:39A Anonymous

by Anonymous Hey you noisy asses! Stop clanking your forks on your nearly empty plastic plates in our quiet break room! I finally got you loud-ass-chip-chomping-pricks to start closing your mouths while you chew then you fartbreathers showed up....