Multnomah County Chair Defends Herself Against Former Employee's Lawsuit

Portland Mercury 11/19 7:20A Courtney Vaughn

A former employee alleges retaliation for blowing the whistle on potential records law violations among staff in Jessica Vega Pederson's office. by Courtney Vaughn Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson is defending what she calls limited...

SAVAGE LOVE: Twinning

Portland Mercury 11/19 6:08A Dan Savage

"I might be falling in love with my husband s identical twin brother." ? ♂️ by Dan Savage I might be falling in love with my husband’s identical twin brother. My husband and I have been in a traditional monogamous cishet straight marriage for...

Good Morning, News: Hayden Island Residents Speak Out Against I-5 Bridge Replacement, Oregon...

Portland Mercury 11/19 5:09A Taylor Griggs

by Taylor Griggs 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...

Good Morning, News: Last Chance to Sound Off on I-5 Bridge, Gonzalez's Latest Campaign Finance...

Portland Mercury 11/18 4:25A 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: Lame Duck City Council, Hot Nuts, and a Ranked Choice Controversy

Portland Mercury 11/17 3:43A 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...

Your Guide to Thanksgiving 2024 Food in Portland

Portland Mercury 11/16 8:00A EverOut Staff

Turkey, Pumpkin Pie, and More by EverOut Staff It's nearly time once again to partake in the national pastime of gorging ourselves on poultry and cranberry sauce and curling up on the couch for a tryptophan-induced nap. If you're looking to...

Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update: Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do...

Portland Water Bureau 11/15 3:54A

Since 2017, the Portland Water Bureau has detected low levels of Cryptosporidium from routine monitoring of source water. The Portland Water Bureau received results from ongoing monitoring from the Bull Run Watershed intake for Cryptosporidium, a...

STREET VIEW: Gravel in the Bike Lane

Portland Mercury 11/13 11:30P Taylor Griggs

PBOT s maintenance woes aren t just a problem for people who travel by car. by Taylor Griggs In the bike-friendly cities of Northern Europe, a phrase is sometimes used to lightly chastise those who are intimidated to cycle in the rain: “You’re...

Portland’s Top Holiday Events: A Critical Review

Portland Mercury 11/13 11:26P Wm. Steven Humphrey

The best traditional events and how they can be improved.
You re welcome. by Wm. Steven Humphrey When it comes to holiday traditions, Portland is horny as all get-out. We love cramming as much festivity into our festivities as possible—regardless...

Let’s Start Things! Let’s End Things!

Portland Mercury 11/13 11:24P HR Smith

A witch, an artist, and two mental health
professionals on how to face the New Year. by HR Smith The days are short, the rain is acting like someone put out a casting call for a vertical river, and odds are high that you will soon be eating...

Holidays For Humans

Portland Mercury 11/13 11:22P Courtenay Hameister

Or, what to say when Aunt Barbara insults your Thanksgiving gravy. by Courtenay Hameister Back in the olden times, I used to host a public radio show that recorded in front of a live audience. In December of 2011, we decided to do a segment about...

Last-Minute Gifts from PDX Airport—That Are Actually Great

Portland Mercury 11/13 11:20P Suzette Smith

In Portland even our airport presents are thoughtful, lovely, and local. by Suzette Smith At 10 pm on Christmas Eve you could generally find my father at an office supply store; the chains used to stay open late (for corporate reasons) even on...

Season’s Reelings:
Your 2024 Holiday Movie Guide

Portland Mercury 11/13 11:18P Dom Sinacola

Spend time NOT talking to family with our preview
of the holidays most-hyped new releases. by Dom Sinacola Holidays are usually meant for time with family, which is obviously why so many people elect to go to the movies on Thanksgiving and...

Zen and the Art of Holiday Pet Sitting

Portland Mercury 11/13 11:16P Lindsay Costello

I m permanently estranged from my family.
Here s what cats and dogs have taught me. by Lindsay Costello From etymonline.com: estrange (v.) late 15c., from French estrangier “to alienate,” from Vulgar Latin * extraneare “to treat as a stranger,”...

Knives Out: An Extremely
Sharp Holiday Gift Guide

Portland Mercury 11/13 11:14P Andrea Damewood

Everybody wants a good knife.
Here s where to find the best in the land. by Andrea Damewood For your favorite home chef or local line cook, a new knife is a thing of glory—and it’s even better when someone else pays for it.  We’re here to assure...