Put it away

Portland Mercury 7/4 5:28A Anonymous

by Anonymous I see you, morning, afternoon, evening. You have a dog, walking through the neighborhood. Your dog sniffs, strains forward, trots, taking in everything around it. But you? You are transfixed to your phone. You squander a time to...

The Truman Show

Portland Mercury 7/4 4:28A Anonymous

by Anonymous So here's the thing, we need to move as quickly as we can right now to resolve the open matter. The question is what do you want to tell yourself after a tragedy happens? That you pushed back on those trying to raise the alarm and...

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Fourth of July Weekend: July 4–6, 2025

Portland Mercury 7/3 8:00A EverOut Staff

Waterfront Fireworks, Summer of Slushies, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Look, the United States is a hot mess, but at least we get a three-day weekend out of its birthday. Make the most of it at events from the...

Shoofly Vegan Bakery Staff Cease Efforts to Buy the Business, Starting Their Own Instead

Portland Mercury 7/3 7:17A Courtney Vaughn

Amid paycheck disputes and a staff walkout that shuttered the SE Portland cafe, former Shoofly workers say they've signed a lease on a new space. by Courtney Vaughn Negotiations have ceased between the owner and former employees of Shoofly Vegan...

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Leo Kottke, Robert Randolph, Watchhouse, and...

Portland Mercury 7/3 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...

I feel sick

Portland Mercury 7/3 6:47A Anonymous

by Anonymous We’re living in the beginning of the new holocaust. I guess some on the other side are still denying the last one, or at least wearing those “six million - not enough” shirts. It has been the standard definition of evil as long as...

Good Morning, News: Hakeem Jeffries Determined to Derail a July 4 Budget Bill Signing Using a 'Magic...

Portland Mercury 7/3 5:58A 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...

Happening Now: It's the Summer of Slushies—Portland’s Coolest Month Of All!

Portland Mercury 7/1 3:48A Mercury Promotions

Portland's best bartenders concoct one-of-a-kind frozen, boozy treats... all month long! by Mercury Promotions Portland, it's time to raise your cups and brain-freeze responsibly— Summer of Slushies is now underway! For the entire month of July,...

Good Morning, News: Oregon Lawmakers Bungle Transpo Bill, Shooter Ambushes Firefighters, and PDX...

Portland Mercury 6/30 5:55A 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...

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: June 27–29, 2025

Portland Mercury 6/27 7:00A EverOut Staff

Good in the Hood, Portland All Nations Canoe Family Day, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Gear up for another gorgeous weekend with our cheap and easy guide, which features events from Good in the Hood Multicultural Festival...

Good Morning, News: US Supreme Court Majority Cowards, Queer Youth Crisis Phone Lines in Crisis, and...

Portland Mercury 6/27 6:00A 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.  Good Morning, Portland! Enjoy the...

Housed, Unhoused Frustrated With City’s Handling of Homeless Situation

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 6/26 10:55P SE Examiner

By Charlotte Hanscom Every night, thousands of Oregonians sleep on sidewalks, in tents and in cars. Houselessness is continually increasing and is currently one of the main issues the city [ ]

New Live Nation Venue Could Threaten Portland’s Independent Music Scene

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 6/26 10:52P SE Examiner

By Madeleine Voth Some changes are coming to the Eastside with the anticipated building of a new Live Nation music venue, which is set to open in 2026 and whose [ ]

Imperial’s Outdoor Seating Evolves With Changes to City Programs

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 6/26 10:48P SE Examiner

By Kris McDowell At the end of March, Imperial Bottle Shop Taproom owners Alex Kurnellas and Shawn Stackpoole received notice from the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) that their [ ]

NE Portland School Provides Stability For Homeless Children

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 6/26 10:44P SE Examiner

By Marshall Hammond “We’re like an oasis,” says Cheryl Bickle, principal of Community Transitional School. “I find that we’re a much calmer school than most public schools, like the ones [ ]