The Portland Fire Holds Back Seattle Storm to Sweep Revived Rivalry Series
Holly Winterburn fires off 20 points to help seal the deal.
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Adult Pleasure and Guilt in Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Jane Schoebrun’s latest film is both a celebration and bloodletting of the slasher genre.
A Fair to Remember
An homage to the region’s most nostalgic community event, the Clark County Fair.
Jonathan Van Ness Thinks Portland Is “Stunning”
Also, the Queer Eye and self-care comedy star called me “diva,” so I think I have to change my legal name now.
Effort to Send Climate Dollars to Cops Won’t Qualify For November Ballot
Petitioners threaten legal action after ballot initiative to use Portland Clean Energy Funds for hiring more police failed to garner enough legally valid signatures.
Portland Fire Fans Say Moda Center Kicked Them Out For Anti-Transphobia Shirt
A July 31 match against Indiana Fever sparked a pre-game rally with protesters. Ticket holders say venue security asked them to leave for refusing to change shirts.
E-Bike Town
Portland recently launched an e-bike rebate program. The Mercury rode with some recipients to hear their stories.
A Pickathon Recap and Future Forecast: Which Acts Will Make It Big?
We take a look at the bands we expect to blow up imminently, based on their sets at Pickathon 2026.
Sellwood Community House Curates Free Live Music in Sellwood Park All Summer Long
Come for free shows featuring mostly local artists on Thursday and Friday evenings.
OK Chicken Rules Pok Pok’s Old Roost
The latest Earl Ninsom restaurant has Pok Pok-sized shoes to fill. Luckily, it did OK.
Getting Baptized in Confetti With the Hold Steady at Mississippi Studios
On the eve of their Pioneer Courthouse Square headliner, the world’s best bar band crammed themselves onto the Mississippi Studios stage for a truly killer party.
How To Tell Your Situationship That You Don’t Want To Go Camping
Trying to keep your booty calls constrained within city limits? Portland comedian Riley McCarthy is here to help!
Pinot Noir Is So Hot Right Now
Willamette Valley winemakers are adapting to climate change in the historically cool winegrowing region.