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...

After Border Patrol Agent Shoots Two People In Portland, Oregon AG Vows to Investigate

Portland Mercury 1/8 6:28P Jeremiah Hayden

A man and a woman are hospitalized after being shot and injured during an encounter with immigration agents in East Portland. Oregon officials are imploring DHS to leave the state. by Jeremiah Hayden This story has been updated with additional...

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to Welcome To Night Vale, Fan Expo, Steve Gunn, and...

Portland Mercury 1/8 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: Fake IDs, New Year's Resolutions, and Donald Trump's Parade of Dipshits

Portland Mercury 1/8 5:55A Wm. Steven Humphrey

See how well YOU score on this week's fun-filled trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HAPPY NEW YEAR, BRAINY BUTT! 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, sassy-ass...

Good Morning, News: ICE Officer Shoots and Kills Legal Observer in Minneapolis, Portland City...

Portland Mercury 1/8 4:51A Suzette Smith

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 ...

Update: Still No Council President After Full Day of Deliberation and Votes

Portland Mercury 1/8 4:49A Jeremiah Hayden

Public awaits zephyr of white smoke from council chambers announcing who holds the gavel in 2026 by Jeremiah Hayden Update: 8:45 am January 8 - After more than seven hours and multiple rounds of voting, Portland City Council failed to elect a...

New Lawsuit Seeks $1.18 Million For Man Imprisoned For an Overdose Death That Never Happened

Portland Mercury 1/8 4:00A Courtney Vaughn

Man who pleaded guilty to drug charges says he served a full prison sentence that was based on false information about a fatal overdose. by Courtney Vaughn A Portland man is suing several government entities, alleging he served prison time for...

Here’s What to Know About Today’s Council President Vote

Portland Mercury 1/7 4:00A Jeremiah Hayden

Public awaits zephyr of white smoke from council chambers announcing who holds the gavel in 2026 by Jeremiah Hayden Portland City Council is set to decide who will hold the council president’s gavel for the next year, in an annual vote under the...

Pagh'tem'far, b'tanay

Portland Mercury 1/6 9:03P Anonymous

by Anonymous All around me, I see people drifting through life like it is endless free credit. Never taking stock of their mistakes, never owning the consequences until it is too late. Unless you act while you can, unless you humble yourself and...

First World Problem

Portland Mercury 1/5 6:38P Anonymous

by Anonymous If you have a weird shaped business card, I hate you

Kroger Crime Family

Portland Mercury 1/3 6:03A Anonymous

by Anonymous The Fred Meyer clerk who grabbed my ID in November and scanned it before I could say anything could see the white in my hair and said he knew I was well over 21, but it was Kroger store policy. I told him it violated Oregon law, and...

You Come Find Me

Portland Mercury 1/2 8:24P Anonymous

by Anonymous I lost all my contacts. My number has changed, multiple times. I am being encouraged to build upon a false narrative. A false past. A clean slate, a story that is “permissible” to move forward. With those who are less than trustworthy...