A handful of registered Democrats vying for seats in local government are backed by donors who have also supported ...

Over the last year and a half, the Trump administration and its congressional allies have taken aim at a significant amount ...

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for ...

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself, but not the ...

I think I’ve developed a crush on my wife’s ex. I’m in my forties and my wife is older than me. We’ve been together for ...

The Creative Music Guild Improvisation Summit has returned for its fourteenth trip around the sun, and it’s off to a rip-roaring start. The festivities kicked off last Tuesday at Half Court Studio ...

Portland Police shot and killed a man downtown Thursday afternoon who they say was wielding a box cutter he used to assault ...

From home-grown sonic innovators to out-of-town improvisers, the event showcases the far reaches of experimental music for the rest of October.

October, Trash Pandas! It’s me, Elinor Jones, here again to talk about the latest news and gossip with all of you, because you deserve it (in a nice way.) I went to a pumpkin patch over the weekend, ...

If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution ...

This is one of the many articles in the Mercury’ s 2026 Halloween Issue. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous and want to keep these types ...

It’s starting to actually feel like fall outside, with temperatures finally dropping below 65. All the better to catch some lingering patio moments or cozy into a warm, welcoming restaurant. October ...