YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: The Unwelcome Return of the Camping Ban, Vote for Parks, and ICE Zombies!

Portland Mercury 11/2 2:51A 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...

Do You Believe in Life After Cars?

Portland Mercury 10/31 8:00A Taylor Griggs

Cars ruin everything. by Taylor Griggs “Cars ruin everything.”  That’s the bold opening line of Life After Cars , the new book by celebrated transportation media figures Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon, and Aaron Naparstek. The writers make a case...

Album Review: Puritan Themes, the Second Psych Masterpiece by Holy Sons in 2025

Portland Mercury 10/31 7:00A Jonathan Ludwig

A cosmic road trip shifting between physical and interior worlds. by Jonathan Ludwig According to the Puritan Themes press release, the album’s lead single “Chain Gang,” is “an imaginary take on if Cat Stevens had smoked a ton of salvia and taken...

Good Morning, News: Portland City Council Scandals, Non-Scandals, and Nothing-to-See-Heres

Portland Mercury 10/31 5:12A 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 People’s Depot Secures a Brick and Mortar Location

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 10/30 10:25P SE Examiner

By Daniel Perez-Crouse In our March 2025 issue, we covered The People’s Depot (TPD) and noted that they were looking to have their own brick and mortar building. They are [ ]

Portland Alternative School Fundraises For Expansion

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 10/30 10:21P SE Examiner

By Naomi Granek Brown, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post Mt. Scott Learning Center (MSLC) is an alternative high school in SE Portland, currently serving over 100 students. The school [ ]

Findley Commons Mostly a Success for Veterans

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 10/30 10:18P SE Examiner

By Daniel Perez-Crouse After four years in place, Findley Commons, a veterans housing building in SE Portland, has served as a vital resource for its residents. Taylor Clark, Program Manager [ ]

SE Oak St. to Become Part of Laurelhurst Park Following Land Transfer

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 10/30 10:16P SE Examiner

By Madeleine Voth A quiet stretch of SE Oak St. between 37th Ave. and Cesar Chavez Blvd. will officially become part of Laurelhurst Park under a new city ordinance that [ ]

Representatively Speaking – November 2025

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 10/30 10:13P SE Examiner

By State Representative Rob Nosse Lately when people ask me how I am doing, I often give them a grade, like a letter grade like you would get in school [ ]

Good Morning, News: Feds Have TERRIBLE Day in Court, Kotek Sends $5 Million to Food Banks, and Trump...

Portland Mercury 10/30 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...

Introducing the Portland Mercury’s Newest Reporter, Jeremiah Hayden!

Portland Mercury 10/28 9:43A Jeremiah Hayden

by Jeremiah Hayden Hello, fans and haters of the Portland Mercury . My name is Jeremiah Hayden. If all goes well, this will be the last time I am the news and you can instead count on me to bring you some uncompromising journalism as the latest...

SAVAGE LOVE: Cage Match

Portland Mercury 10/28 5:50A Dan Savage

He can't find a cage to fit his cock, and she's sad her brother touched her tits. Another week in the life of Savage Love! by Dan Savage The fact that I’m in an LTR with a partner who knows I’m bi, is fine with me exploring with other guys, allows...

Good Morning News: Investigators Doubtful That Fire at Councilor's Home Was Targeted Violence, Elon...

Portland Mercury 10/28 4:55A Courtney Vaughn

Attorneys in Chicago are asking a judge to block federal immigration agents from using tear gas, alleging Department of Homeland Security agents have violated the terms of a current temporary restraining order that restricts the use of the...

Ticket Alert: The Last Dinner Party, Echo & The Bunnymen, and More Portland Events Going On Sale...

Portland Mercury 10/23 10:06A EverOut Staff

Plus, Daniel Tosh and More Event Updates for October 23 by EverOut Staff Need a dose of escapism? Plan your next big outing with the latest batch of ticket releases. London indie rockers The Last Dinner Party will play tunes from their sophomore...

Trail Blazers' Head Coach Chauncey Billups Arrested in Connection to Mafia-Backed Illegal Gambling

Portland Mercury 10/23 7:46A Nolan Parker

The latest details and what it means for the young team's coming season. by Nolan Parker Of all the squares on Portland’s “Let’s Get Rid of Trail Blazer Head Coach Chauncey Billups” bingo card—Mafia ties, extortion, and illegal gambling perhaps...