What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome Documents Justin Townes Earle's Time in Portland

Portland Mercury 1/27 10:00A Melissa Locker

Music journalist Jonathan Bernstein first knew the singer-songwriter as a fan. by Melissa Locker When Justin Townes Earle rolled into Portland in 2016, he had already lived a long life for a 34-year-old. Born in Nashville, Earle had been making...

SAVAGE LOVE: The Roomies

Portland Mercury 1/27 8:58A Wm. Steven Humphrey

A nosy roommate, sexy nurses, and the need for "less exciteable" genitals. by Wm. Steven Humphrey About a year ago I moved in with childhood best friend and his husband. We’re all in our mid-thirties. It’s been going great, and I consider the...

I Un-Mellow Your Yellow

Portland Mercury 1/27 4:09A Anonymous

by Anonymous I'm all for saving water, but you leaving your pee soaking in the toilet to avoid a flush is futile. Why? Because, when I sit down to take a number 2, there's no way in hell I'm going to allow your urinary splashback to spray my open...

Good Morning, News: Info on ICE in Oregon, Bovino Backlash (and Other Chaos), and TikTok is Even...

Portland Mercury 1/27 3:35A 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...

THE TRASH REPORT: Feuds for Thought

Portland Mercury 1/26 5:50A Elinor Jones

It's celebrities (and ICE) against each other and the world in this week's gossip roundup! by Elinor Jones Hey friends. I am writing this on Sunday. My daughter and I like to snuggle on the couch and watch dumb Instagram reels on my phone together...

Good Morning, News: The Border Patrol Murder of Alex Pretti, Oregon Nurses vs. ICE, and Kanye's Full...

Portland Mercury 1/26 4:35A 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...

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Sketchy ICE Agents, Pushy Cops, and Table Tennis Is More Than Just Marty...

Portland Mercury 1/25 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...

ICE Just Killed Another Person in Minneapolis

Portland Mercury 1/24 3:59A Anonymous

by Anonymous Multiple ICE agents in front of Glam Doll Donuts just shot a guy laying on the ground (after they had already beat him).

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Win Tix to Todd Barry, Drink The Sea, Weakened Friends, and MORE!

Portland Mercury 1/22 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...

POP QUIZ PDX: How Much Do YOU Know About Portland? And Oregon? And Disposing of a Dead Body?

Portland Mercury 1/22 5:50A Wm. Steven Humphrey

See how well you score on this week's super fun and sassy local trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey GREETINGS, BRAINY PANTS! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of POP QUIZ PDX —our weekly, local,...

Good Morning, News: Portland Restaurants in the James Beard Semifinals, Higher Court Allows Feds to...

Portland Mercury 1/22 4:22A 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...

The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for January 19-25

Portland Mercury 1/19 8:00A Lindsay Costello

This week: Fancy seafood, fine prints, and indie rock mainstays the Antlers. by Lindsay Costello The word "January" developed from the Latin word Ianuarius  or "Janus," referring to an ancient Roman diety associated with beginnings, transitions,...

Good Morning, News: Racist Texts From Portland Power Players, City Councilor Allegedly Fired Union...

Portland Mercury 1/14 5:15A 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...

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Gun-Happy Federal Agents, Wrongful Imprisonment, and How to Get Fitted for...

Portland Mercury 1/11 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...

I am frozen

Portland Mercury 1/10 8:00P Anonymous

by Anonymous Anxious in my skin when I attempt to talk or be in a crowded room...in a room with more than a hand full of people. I used to be filled with energy to give myself to the cause but now I cant seem to sort and bag apples in a room...